unit 6 TEST AND MEASUREMENT IN SPORTS Yer, pO itso POP eMac Short/long Question Answers 4 1. Explain modified push ‘Ans. Modified Push-ups (Gi © Purpose: To measure the upper body strength and endurance. © Equipment required: A floor mat and a paper to record. © Procedu Proper warm up is done before conducting the test. In modified push up position, hands and knees should . . Both the hands should be shoulder width apart and elbow fully extended. t= The body from the knees, to the hips and to the shoulders should be in a straight Tine. ' . . is (for Girls). touch the mat/floor. Subject should lower the upper body, so that elbows may bend to 90 degrees. Then the subject returns back to the original position. This is one repetition. ‘Same action is repeated till the subject is exhausted. Count the total number of push-ups performed by an individual in 30 seconds © Scoring: RE Define Test. Write the use of Partial curl up test? Ans, Test: Test may be defined as a tool or an instrument used to measure a particular characteristic of an individual or a group of individuals. ‘@ The Partial Curl-up test measures the abdominal strength and endurance, a combination that more truly reflects your fitness level than strength tests alone. oe Why Sit and Reach test is important? ‘Ans. Importance of Sit and Reach test: © The Sit and Reach test is a common measure of flexibility, and specifically measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles. ‘© This test is important because tightness in this area is implicated in lumbar lordosis, forward pelvic tit and lower back pain. © Itis an easy and quick test to perform. 4, Explain in detail the benefits and process of 600 m walk and run test. (CBSE Text book Question) Ans. The benefits of 600 m Walk and run test are following: Your chance of injury decreases. ‘© Walking intervals reduce fatigue during a run. Mentally, it can help make running more tolerable. ‘= Purpose: To determine the aerobic endurance of an individual. = Equipment required: A Running track (600 m), marking cones, stopwatch, recording sheets. © Procedure: m The subject takes the position of standing start bel (30) @ scanned with OKEN ScannerPHYSICAL EDUCATION-Xi = AC the signal of "Ready" and "Go® the subject saris running, 600 mn distance, During running students may walk, In this test, many students cam run at the same tae oring: The Total time taken to rn 600m is recorded i aninuten andl seconds Geum) Short/Long Question Answers Q. 1. Define BMR? ‘The basal metabolic rate is the amount of energy that is expanded at the rest in a neutral envire digestive system has been active for about 12 hours the total daily energy expenditure Ix calculated from knowledge of BMR. Q. 2. Write the formula for calculating BMR. ‘Ans. Men BMR = 88,363 + (13.397 x Weight in ky) + (4,799 x Height in em) Women BMR = 447.593 + (9.247 x Weight in kp) + (3.098 x Height in em) ~ 4 Q. 3. If'a male is 28 year old his Height is 170.1 em and his body weight is 74.5 ky cal Harris and Benedict equatio Ans. 88.362 + (13.397 x 74.5) + (4.799 x 170.1) ~ (5.677 x 28) 18.363 + (998.07) + (816.30) ~ (158.956) = 1743.77 Ceduna Coal ON Et ua suo Short/Long Question Answers Q. 1. Write any three advantages of Harvard Step te or nent after the (5.677 % Age in yearn) \) % Age in years) ate Is BMR hy using Explain the Harvard Step ‘Test briefly. Ans. Advantages of Harvard step test: @ Minimum equipments are required. up and conduct, © Itis simple to s @ = It bears low cost. The formulas of Harvard Step Test. Fitness Index (short form) 100 x test duration (in seconds) Fitness Index (short form) = iimess Index (short form) = 55 pulse count between T and 1.5 minutes Le hod 100_x duration of the test in seconds g term method = - 5 | 2 X sum of the heart beats in recovery period js and the number of pulse counted between If the total number of test duration of a girl was 300 s 1-1.30 minutes was 80 then her fitness index score will be: hod 100 x test duration (in seconds) Short Term method = 55" pulse count between I and 1.5 minutes 100 x 300 5.5 x 80 = 68.18 @ scanned with OKEN ScannerSOLVED HANDBOOK 2. Explain the steps of Harvard Step test in detail. ie fitness, Thi AR HARVARD STEP TEST: Harvard step test is a test of cardiovascular fitness or aeronie is test, is developed by Brouha and others in 1943, is ic fitness by checking the recover © Purpose: It is used to measure the cardiovascular fitness or aerobie fitness by checking Ty rate, ‘ iches high for women, stopwa ment required: A bench/box of 20 inches high for men and 16 inches bi n, stopwatch °F and cadence tape © Procedun : inte (every two see = The athlete steps up and down on the platform at a rate of 30 steps per minute (every two seconds) for 5 minutes or until o1 ‘ te n the stepping rate for 15 seconds, = Exhaustion is defined as when the athlete cannot mai sf € mbers of heart be: ‘The athlete immediately sits down on completion of the test, and the to a ats are counted between 1 to 1.5 minutes after finishing (see measuring heart rate) = This is the only measure required if using the short form of the test = If the long form of the test is being conducted, there is an additional heart rate measures at between 2 to 25 minutes, and between 3 to 3.5 minutes Scoring : The Fitness Index score is determined by the following = 100_x test duration (in seconds) Fitness Index (short form) = 555 pulse count between | and 1.5 minutes 100_x duration of the test in seconds Long term method = 25 sum of the heart beats in recovery period test. e the means, le but, in the analys non the Rockport 1 d measuremen jons are ma Q. 3. Give detailed inform ‘Ans, Rockport performance evaluations and d ‘may influence the results. © Objective: The objective of this Rockport of the athlete's VO2 max. © Equipments required: To undertake this test, you will require: = Track —m Stopwatch —_m Weighing Scales m Assistant f collecting information upon which subsequent . We need to bear in mind the factors that ness Walking Test (Kilne 1987) is (o monitor the development © Procedure: hlete to walk one mile (1609 meters) as fast as possible, S and records the athlete's weight. = The athlete warms up for 10 minutes. & The assistant gives the command “GO", stars the stopwatch and the athlete commences the test he assistant records the time taken for the athlete to complete the test and the athlete’s heart rate is monitered after finishing © Assessment = The formula (Kilne 1987) used to calculate VO2 max is: = (0.0769 x Weight) ~ e a ee (0.0769 x Weight) ~ (0.3877 x Age) + (6.315 x Gender) ~ (3.2649 x Time) ~ (0.1565 x Heart © Where Weight is in pounds (Ibs) = Gender Male = 1 and Femal ‘Time is expressed in minutes and 100ths of minutes, He rate is in beats/minute, Age is in years. @ scanned with OKEN ScannerpHYSICAL EDUCATION-XIt PT ees gnortiLong Question Answers Describe the Chair Sit and Reach Test. ‘ns. Chair Stand Test: ° Purpose oi {ats ‘The main purpose of this test is to measure the strength of the lower part of ly of s ‘itizens, especially thighs, b gl sit and sta during their daily activities. : 8 Required Equipment: Straight back chair approximately 49 em high and a stop wateh (stop clock). Procedure: : = The chair should be placed against the wall, = The participant should sit in the middle of the chair so that the chair does not stip and the Feet should remain on the flat floor about shoulders width. Both hands should be crossed near chest in shape of “X’, as soon as the instructions for getting up From the chair given the trial starts and the person should stand upright and sit again in the same state, cause they need speci m This exercise should be repeated for 30 seconds. © Scoring: The number of the stand completed (stand and sit) during the 30-second period considered as a person's score. we Explain the test to measure the strength of the lower body of s A ns. Chair Sit and Rea snior citizens. test evaluates the flexibility of the lower part of the body of the examiner, for the us dynamics related tasks like sitting in the bath tub or car posture, normal trick pattern and va important for getting up and coming out Equipment Required: Scale and a ch with approximately (44 em) high seat and straight back, Procedure: im The subject sits on the e ‘One foot must remain flat on the floor. ‘ard with the knee straight, heel on the floor, the ankle bent at 90°, iddle fingers even. reach forward towards the toes by bending at the of a chair (placed against a wall for safety), ‘The other leg is extended forw: Place one hand on top of the other with tips of the Instruct the subject to inhale, and then as they exhale, hip. Keep the back straight and head up. ‘Avoid bouncing or quick movements, and never stretch to the point of pain. Keep the knee straight, and hold the reach for seconds. ‘The distance is measured between the tip of the Chair sit & reach test for lower body Mexiility fingertips and the toes. If the finger tips touch the toe: ‘a If they do not touch, measure the distance between the Finge overlap, measure by how much (a positive score). e Beoringr Perform two trials. A score is recorded to the nearest inch or 1'cm af the distanee reached, either sesegative oF positive score. Record which leg was use! for measurement, explain any two tests of RIklt and Jones Senior Citizen Fitness fst in detail, (CBSE Text book Question) ‘Ans. Back Stretch Test: ee imme The Back Scratch Test measure Mexiility of your upper body. Upper body's flexibility affects your aaa o reach for ems that may be high on a shel, change Fight bulb, or do any aetivty that requires ‘arm and/or shoulder movement. then the score is zero. and the toes (a negative score), if they @ scanned with OKEN ScannerWrite down the purpose of all the tests that form a part of Rikli and Jones Test? a (CBSE Text book Question Ans. 1. Chair Stand Test Purpose of the Test : The main purpose of this test is to measure the strength of the lower part of the body of senior citizens, especially thigs, because they need special strength to sit and climb stairs during their daily activities. 2. Arm Curl Test Purpose : This test makes it easy to assess or measure the power and tolerance of the upper part of the lester’s body. 3. Chair Sit and Reach Test for the right posture, evaluates the flexibility of the lower part of the body of the examiner, sitting in the bath tub or car are important for Purpose : This tes normal trick pattern and various dynamics related tasks like getting up and coming out. 4, Back Scratch Test Purpose: The Back Scratch Test measure flexibility of your upper body. Upper body’s flexibility affects your ability to reach for items that may be high on a shelf, change a light bulb, or do any activity that requires arm and/or shoulder movement, @ scanned with OKEN ScannerpHYSICAL EDUCATION-XiI . 5. Fight Foot Up and Go Test The ‘8 Foot Up and Go’ is a coordination and agility test for the elderly, which is a part of the Senior Purpose: jance while moving. Fitness Test. This test measures speed, agility and bal: 6. Six Minute Walk Test Purpose: To assess aerobic fitness or aerobic endurance which is important for walking distances, stair climbing, shopping and sightseeing etc. @ scanned with OKEN Scanner