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Testingandmeasurementarethemeansofcollectinginformationuponwhich
subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the
analysisweneedtobearinmindthefactorsthatmayinfluencetheresults.

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Objective

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To monitor the development of the athlete's ability to maintain a state of


equilibrium(balance)inastaticposition.

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Theathletewarmsupfor10minutes
The athlete stands comfortably on both feet with
theirhandsontheirhips
The athlete lifts the right leg, places the sole of
therightfootagainstthesideoftheleftkneecap
andclosebotheyes
TheassistantgivesthecommandGO,startsthe
stopwatch and the athlete raises the heel of the
leftfoottostandontheirtoes
The athlete is to hold this position for as long as
possible
The assistant stops the stopwatch when the
athletesleftheeltouchesthegroundortheright
footmovesawayfromtheleftknee
Theassistancerecordsthetime
Theathleterestsfor3minutes
The athlete stands comfortably on both feet with
theirhandsontheirhips

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Theathleteliftstheleftleg,placesthesoleofthe
leftfootagainstthesideoftherightkneecapand
closebotheyes
TheassistantgivesthecommandGO,startsthe
stopwatch and the athlete raises the heel of the
rightfoottostandontheirtoes
The athlete is to hold this position for as long as
possible
The assistant stops the stopwatch when the
athletesrightheeltouchesthegroundortheleft
footmovesawayfromtherightkneecap
Theassistancerecordsthetime

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Thefollowingtable(ArnotandGaines1984)[1]isthenationalnormsfor16to
19yearolds.
BestTime(secs) 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
MalePoints
FemalePoints

20 18 16 14 12 10

20 17 14 11

For an evaluation of the athlete's performance select the gender, enter the
besttimefromthethreetestsandthenselectthe'Calculate'button.
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Analysis
Analysis of the test result is by comparing it with the athlete's previous
results for this test. It is expected that, with appropriate training between
each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's static
balance.

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TargetGroup
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
wouldbecontraindicated.

Reliability
Testreliabilityreferstothedegreetowhichatestisconsistentandstablein
measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how
strictthetestisconductedandtheindividual'slevelofmotivationtoperform
the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence
theresultsandthereforethetestreliability.

Validity
Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it
claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and
decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful.
This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's
physicaldevelopment.

Advantages
Noequipmentrequired
Simpletosetupandconduct
Canbeconductedalmostanywhere

Disadvantages
Assistantrequiredtoadministerthetest

References
1.ARNOT, R. and GAINES, C. (1984) Sports Talent. Harmondsworth:
Penguin

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AdditionalSourcesofInformation
Forfurtherinformationonthistopicseethefollowing:
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1996) Advanced Studies in Physical
EducationandSport.UK:ThomasNelsonandSonsLtd.
BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1997) The World of Sport Examined. UK:
ThomasNelsonandSonsLtd.
BIZLEY, K. (1994) Examining Physical Education. Oxford Heinemann
EducationalPublishers
DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport.UK:
HarcourtPublishersLtd.
GALLIGAN,F.etal.(2000)AdvancedPEforEdexcel.OxfordHeinemann
EducationalPublishers
McARDLE, W. et al. (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed.
Philadelphia:LippincottWilliamsandWilkins

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