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3.1
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 'Sit & reach table
4 Yard stick
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
Male
>14cm
11-14cm
7-10cm
4-6cm
<4cm
Female
>15cm
12-15cm
7-11cm
4-6cm
<4cm
Table Reference: Davis B. et al; Physical Education and the Study of Sport; 2000
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the
correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 modified sit and reach test.htm
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3.2
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 'Sit & reach table or a bench with a ruler
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
Male
>14cm
11-14cm
7-10cm
4-6cm
<4cm
Female
>15cm
12-15cm
7-11cm
4-6cm
<4cm
Gender
Table Reference: Davis B. et al; Physical Education and the Study of Sport; 2000
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the
correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 sit and reach test.htm
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3.3
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Target group
This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are no published tables to relate results to potential performance in
competition.
3.4
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 Wall
4 1 metre ruler
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Men
Women
>35.00
>32.00
Good
35.00-32.51
32.00-30.51
Average
32.50-29.51
30.50-26.51
Fair
29.50-26.50
26.50-24.25
Poor
<26.50
<24.25
Excellent
79
80
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of flexibility and
the correlation is high
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 static flexibility test ankle.htm
3.5
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 Sit & reach table or a bench with a ruler
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
81
82
Men
Women
>17.9
>17.9
Good
17.00-17.9
16.7-17.9
Average
15.8-16.9
16.2-16.6
Fair
15.0-15.7
15.8-16.1
Poor
<15.0
<15.4
Men
Women
>16.1
>17.4
Good
14.6-16.1
16.2-17.4
Average
13.9-14.5
15.2-16.1
Fair
13.4-.13.8
14.5-15.1
Poor
<13.4
<14.5
Excellent
Age 36 to 49
Rating
Excellent
Tables adapted from Johnson B.L. & Nelson J.K. Practical Measurements for Evaluation in PE
4th Ed. 1986
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of flexibility and
the correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 static flexibility test hip and trunk.htm
3.6
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 1 metre piece of rope
4 Tape measure
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
83
84
Men
Women
<7.00
<5.00
Good
11.5-7.00
9.5-5.00
Average
14.5-11.49
13.00-9.74
Fair
19.75-14.49
17.75-12.99
Poor
>19.5
>17.75
Excellent
Table adapted from Johnson B.L. & Nelson J.K. Practical Measurements for Evaluation
in PE 4th Ed. 1986
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of flexibility and
the correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 static flexibility test shoulder.htm
3.7
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 18 inch stick
4 1 metre ruler
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
85
86
Men
Women
>12.50
>11.75
Good
12.50-11.50
11.75-10.75
Average
11.49-8.25
10.74-7.50
Fair
8.24-6.00
7.49-5.50
Poor
<6.00
<5.50
Excellent
Table adapted from Johnson B.L. & Nelson J.K. Practical Measurements for Evaluation in PE
4th Ed. 1986
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of flexibility and
the correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 static flexibility test shoulder and wrist.htm
3.8
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 1 metre ruler
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Women
>10.00
>9.75
Good
10.00-8.00
9.75-7.75
Average
7.99-6.00
7.74-5.75
Fair
5.99-3.00
5.74-2.00
Poor
<3.00
<2.00
Rating
Excellent
Table adapted from Johnson B.L. & Nelson J.K. Practical Measurements for Evaluation in
PE 4th Ed. 1986
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88
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of flexibility and
the correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 static flexibility test trunk and neck.htm
3.9
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 Yardstick
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Performance assessment
An excellent score for men is greater than 20 inches. An excellent score for
women is more than 24 inches.
Target group
This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test
would be contraindicated.
89
90
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are no published tables to relate results to potential performance in
competition.
3.10
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 Warm dry location gym
4 Stop watch
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
Male
>50 secs
50-41 secs
40-31 secs
30-20 secs
<20 secs
Female
>30 secs
30-23 secs
22-16 secs
15-10 secs
<10 secs
91
92
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the
correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 standing stork test.htm
3.11
Required resources
To undertake this test you will require:
4 Warm dry location gym
4 Stop watch
4 Assistant.
Analysis
Analysis of the result is by comparing it with the results of previous tests. It is
expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would
indicate an improvement.
Male
Points
20
18
16
14
12
Female
Points
10
20
Best Time
Seconds
30
25
20
15
10
5
Male
Points
8
6
4
3
2
Female
Points
17
14
11
8
4
93
94
Target group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Reliability would depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the
individual's level of motivation to perform the test.
Validity
There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the
correlation is high.
On-line calculator
Select the following link to access the on-line calculator
4 standing stork test blind.htm