Test and Measurement in Sports
The Weightage (Marks) Allotted
1. Fitness Test – SAI Khelo India Fitness Test in Schools
Age Group 5-8 Years (Class 1-3):
BMI (Body Mass Index):
Measures body fat based on height and weight. Purpose: Assesses underweight, healthy weight, or overweight status.
Formula: W/(H×H), where W=Body weight in kilograms and H =Height in meters
Flamingo Balance Test:
Stand on one leg (shoes off) for as long as possible. The number of times the raised foot touches the ground in 1 minute is recorded.
Purpose: Evaluates static balance.Plate Tapping Test:
Tap two plates (30 cm apart) alternately with the dominant hand as quickly as possible for 25 cycles. Time taken is recorded.
Purpose: Measures speed and coordination.
Age Group 9-18 Years (Class 4-12):
BMI: Same as above.
50m Speed Test:
Time taken to sprint 50 meters.
Purpose: Assesses acceleration and speed.600m Run/Walk:
Time taken to complete 600 meters.
Purpose: Measures aerobic endurance.Sit & Reach Flexibility Test:
Sit with legs extended, reach forward with hands on a measuring scale.
Purpose: Evaluates lower back and hamstring flexibility.Strength Tests:
Partial Abdominal Curl Up: Number of correct curl-ups in 30 seconds.
Push-Ups (Boys): Full-body push-ups.
Modified Push-Ups (Girls): Knees-on-ground push-ups.
Purpose: Assesses core and upper-body strength.
2. Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness – Harvard Step Test
Procedure:
Step up and down a 16-inch bench at 30 steps/minute for 5 minutes. Immediately after, measure heart rate (pulse) between 1-1.5 minutes of recovery.Formula:
Interpretation:
Higher scores indicate better cardiovascular fitness (e.g., >90 = excellent; <55 = poor).
Computing Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Definition: Calories required to sustain basic bodily functions at rest.
Harris-Benedict Equation:
Men:
Women:
Factors Affecting BMR: Age, gender, muscle mass, and genetics.
4. Rikli & Jones Senior Citizen Fitness Test
Chair Stand Test:
Number of full stands from a seated position in 30 seconds. Measures lower-body strength.Arm Curl Test:
Number of bicep curls with a weight (e.g., 5 lbs for women, 8 lbs for men) in 30 seconds. Assesses upper-body strength.Chair Sit & Reach Test:
Seated forward reach toward toes. Measures lower-body flexibility.Back Scratch Test:
Reach one hand over the shoulder and the other up the back to measure overlap. Assesses upper-body flexibility.Eight Foot Up & Go Test:
Time taken to stand, walk 8 feet, turn, and return to the chair. Evaluates agility.Six-Minute Walk Test:
Distance covered in 6 minutes. Measures aerobic endurance.
5. Johnsen-Methney Test of Motor Educability
Tests:
Front Roll: Perform a forward roll on a mat. Scored on technique.
Jumping Half-Turn: Jump vertically, rotate 180°, and land.
Jumping Full-Turn: Jump vertically, rotate 360°, and land.
Purpose: Assesses coordination, balance, and motor skill proficiency.
Scoring: Based on form, control, and completion (e.g., 0–5 points per task).
1.What is the primary purpose of testing in sports?
A) To entertain
B) To evaluate performance
C) To create competitionD
) To increase participation
Answer: B
2.Which of the following is a type of measurement in sports?
A) Qualitative
B) Quantitative
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
Answer: C
3.What does the term "reliability" refer to in sports testing?
A) Consistency of results
B) Accuracy of results
C) Validity of results
D) None of the above
Answer: A
4.Which of the following is NOT a component of physical fitness?
A) Flexibility
B) Speed
C) Intelligence
D) Endurance
Answer: C
5.What is the primary focus of a fitness test?
A) To assess skill level
B) To measure physical capabilities
C) To evaluate mental strength
D) To determine nutritional needs
Answer: B
6.Which test is commonly used to measure cardiovascular endurance?
A) Sit and reach test
B) 1.5-mile run
C) Vertical jump test
D) Push-up test
Answer: B
7.What does "validity" mean in the context of sports testing?
A) The test measures what it claims to measure
B) The test can be repeated with the same results
C) The test is easy to administer
D) None of the above
Answer: A
8.Which of the following is a common method for measuring body composition?
A) Skinfold measurements
B) 40-yard dash
C) Agility test
D) Flexibility test
Answer: A
9.What is the purpose of a warm-up before testing?
A) To increase fatigue
B) To prepare the body for exercise
C) To decrease heart rate
D) To improve flexibility
Answer: B
10.Which of the following is a subjective measure of fitness?
A) Heart rate
B) Blood pressure
C) Perceived exertion
D) Body mass index
Answer: C
11.What is the primary benefit of using standardized tests in sports?
A) They are more fun
B) They allow for comparison across individuals
C) They require less time
D) They are easier to administer
Answer: B
12.Which of the following tests measures muscular strength?
A) 1-repetition maximum test
B) Sit-up test
C) 12-minute run
D) Shuttle run
Answer: A
13.What is the main goal of performance testing?
A) To assess health
B) To improve skills
C) To evaluate athletic potential
D) To increase participation
Answer: C
14.Which of the following is an example of a field test?
A) Treadmill test
B) 1-mile walk test
C) Laboratory VO2 max test
D) None of the above
Answer: B
15.What does the term "norm-referenced" mean in testing?
A) Comparing scores to a standard
B) Comparing scores to a group
C) Comparing scores to previous tests
D) None of the above
Answer: B
16.Which of the following is a common agility test?
A) Vertical jump
B) 40-yard dash
C) Illinois agility test
D) Sit and reach
Answer: C
17.What is the primary purpose of a cool-down after testing?
A) To increase heart rate
B) To prevent injury
C) To improve flexibility
D) To enhance performance
Answer: B
18.Which of the following is a common test for flexibility?
A) Vertical jump
B) Sit and reach
C) 1.5-mile run
D) Push-up test
Answer: B
19.What is the significance of using control groups in sports testing?
A) To increase competition
B) To ensure accurate results
C) To make testing more fun
D) To reduce costs
Answer: B
20.Which of the following is a physiological measure in sports testing?
A) Skill level
B) Heart rate
C) Motivation
D) Experience
Answer: B
21.The Cooper test is primarily used to measure:
A) Muscular strength
B) Cardiovascular endurance
C) Flexibility
D) Body composition
Answer: B
22.Which of the following tests assesses anaerobic power?
A) 1.5-mile run
B) Wingate test
C) Sit-up test
D) Push-up test
Answer: B
23.What is the primary measurement taken during a vertical jump test?
A) Time
B) Height
C) Distance
D) Weight
Answer: B
24.Which of the following is a common method for assessing muscular endurance?
A) 1-repetition maximum
B) Push-up test
C) 12-minute run
D) Vertical jump
Answer: B
25.The Harvard step test is used to measure:
A) Flexibility
B) Cardiovascular fitness
C) Muscular strength
D) Body composition
Answer: B
26.Which of the following is a test for speed?
A) 1.5-mile run
B) 40-yard dash
C) Sit and reach
D) Push-up test
Answer: B
27.What does the term "BMI" stand for?
A) Body Mass Index
B) Basic Metabolic Index
C) Body Measurement Indicator
D) None of the above
Answer: A
28.Which of the following tests is used to measure reaction time?
A) 40-yard dash
B) Ruler drop test
C) Vertical jump
D) Sit-up test
Answer: B
29.The sit-and-reach test primarily measures:
A) Muscular strength
B) Cardiovascular endurance
C) Flexibility
D) Speed
Answer: C
30.Which of the following is a common test for assessing balance?
A) Vertical jump
B) Tandem walk test
C) 1.5-mile run
D) Push-up test
Answer: B
31.What is the primary purpose of a fitness assessment?
A) To entertain
B) To evaluate health and fitness levels
C) To create competition
D) To increase participation
Answer: B
32.Which of the following is a common method for measuring heart rate?
A) Blood pressure cuff
B) Stopwatch
C) Heart rate monitor
D) Scale
Answer: C
33.The 12-minute run test is primarily used to assess:
A) Muscular strength
B) Flexibility
C) Cardiovascular endurance
D) Speed
Answer: C
34.Which of the following is a test for muscular power?
A) Vertical jump
B) Sit-up test
C) 1.5-mile run
D) Push-up test
Answer: A
35.What is the primary focus of a skill-related fitness test?
A) To assess health
B) To evaluate athletic skills
C) To measure physical capabilities
D) To determine nutritional needs
Answer: B
36.Which of the following tests measures anaerobic capacity?
A) 1.5-mile run
B) Wingate test
C) Sit-up test
D) Push-up test
Answer: B
37.SAI Khelo India Fitness Test for school children consist of:
(A) Flamingo Balance Test,
(B) Plate Tapping Test
(C) Abdominal Partial Curl Up
(D) All of these
Ans. Option (D) is correct.
Explanation: SAI Khelo India Test for school children is to assess their strength, endurance, speed and flexibility.
Q.38. Which of these is not a component of SAI Khelo India Fitness test?
(A) Stability
(C) Agility
(B) Flexibility
(D) Speed
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Explanation: Agility is not a component of SAI Khelo India fitness test.
Q.39. When was SAI Khelo India Fitness Test introduced?
(A) 9th Jan 2019
(B) 10th Jan 2019
(C) 2nd Jan 2019
(D) 7th Jan 2019
Ans. Option (A) is correct
Explanation: The Khelo India National Fitness Programme for Schools was introduced on 09.01.2019.
Q. 40. 600-yard run/walk is conducted to test
(A) speed
(B) flexibility
(C) endurance
(D) agility
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Explanation: This run/walk helps to test the stamina and strength of an individual.
Q.41. Partial-curl up is conducted to test
(A) abdominal Strength
(B) power
(C) abdominal power
(D) stamina
Q. 42. Sit and reach test is conducted to assess
(A) speed
(B) power
(C) flexibility
(D) strength
An C
Explanation: Flexibility is the range of motion around a joint as determined by elasticity of the muscles, tendons and ligaments with the muscles and the joint.
Q. 43. Flexibility is determined by elasticity of muscles, tendons and___
(A) cell
(B) skin
(C) ligaments
(D) tissue
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Explanation: Flexibility is the range of motion around a joint as determined by elasticity of the muscles, tendons and ligaments with the muscles and the joint.
Q. 44. Sit and Reach Test is performed after ______
(A) cooling-down
(B) warming-up
(C) warming-down
(D) cooling-up
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
Explanation: The warming-up helps the individual subject to test to prevent tearing and spraining of muscles due to sudden and excessive stretching.
45. Arm Curl Test measures
(A) upper body strength
(B) lower body strength
(C) limb strength
(D) head strength
Q. 46. Back scratch test is used to measure
(A) overall speed
(B) upper body flexibility
(C) lower body power
(D) whole body movement
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
Explanation: Back Scratch test measures upper arm and shoulder girdle flexibility.
Q.47. Which of these is needed for Eight Foot Up and Go Test? AO
(A) Shoes
(B) Stop watch
(C) Walking stick
(D) Obstacles
Ans. Option (B) is correct.
Explanation: The equipment required for Eight foot up and go test for Agility includes stopwatch, straight back or folding chair (seat 17 inches/44 cm high), cone/marker, measuring tape and area clear of obstacles.
Q.48. BMR refers to
(A) Body Mass Rate
(B) Body Metabolic Ratio
(C) Basal Metabolic Rate
(D) Basal Metabolism Rate
Ans. Option (C) is correct.
Q.49. The BMR refers to the amount of energy your body needs to maintain
(A) homeostasis
(B) energy
(C) water level
(D) Calcium
Ans. Option (A) is correct.
Explanation: Our body needs to maintain homeostasis as it is a self-regulating process in which an individual tends to maintain stability to survive and function correctly as in the physiological process.
50. What is the purpose of a fitness test?
(a) To determine an individual's physical fitness levels
(b) To diagnose health problems
(c) To assess physical abilities for sports
(d) To determine an individual's weight
(a) To determine an individual's physical fitness levels
Explanation: The purpose of a fitness test is to
determine an individual's physical fitness level by evaluating their physical abilities in various domains such as muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.
51. Sit and reach test is conducted for?
(a) Flexibility
(b) Motor fitness
(c) Endurance
(d) Speed
Ans. (a) Flexibility
Explanation: The sit and reach test is primarily used to measure flexibility. The test involves measuring the distance a person can reach forward while seated on the ground with their legs straight and feet against a box and it is a common way to assess the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles. The test can also provide some information about overall joint mobility and physical fitness, but it is not a measure of endurance, motor fitness or speed.
52. Which of the following factors affect the result of the Harvard Step Test?
(a) Age
(b) Gender
(c) Fitness level
(d) All of these
Ans. (d) All of these
53. What is the Rockport Fitness Walking Test used to measure?
(a) Cardiovascular endurance
(b) Muscular strength
(c) Upper body flexibility
(d) Agility
54. Which of the following physical abilities could be assessed by performing the back scratch test?
(a) Endurance
(b) Speed
(c) Strength
(d) Flexibility of the upper body
Ans. (d) Flexibility of the upper
Explanation: The back scratch test is a simple and easy way to assess the flexibility of the spine and upper body, including the shoulders and arms. The test does not measure endurance, speed or strength, but is primarily used to assess flexibility.
Related Theory
This test is a measure of upper body flexibility. The test involves reaching one arm over the opposite shoulder to touch or scratch the opposite shoulder blade. The distance the hand can reach towards the opposite shoulder blade is measured and the test is typically performed on both sides.
55. Which of the following is commonly used fitness assessment for older adults?
(a) Beep test
(b) Wingate test
(c) Rikli and Jones senior citizen fitness test
(d) Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test
Ans. (c) Rikli and Jones senior citizen fitness test
Explanation: The Rikli and Jones senior citizen fitness test is a commonly used fitness assessment for older adults. It is designed to assess the physical fitness of older adults comprehensively and functionally, including measures of flexibility, balance, strength and endurance.
56.What do the Rikli and Jones senior citizen fitness test measure?
(a) Running speed
(b) Muscular endurance
(c) Functional fitness
(d) Aerobic capacity
Ans.(c) Functional fitness
Explanation: It is a fitness test that measures
functional fitness, which refers to the ability of a person to perform physical tasks that are relevant to their daily activities. The test assesses a variety of physical abilities, including flexibility, balance, strength and endurance, to provide a comprehensive picture of the functional fitness of older adults.
What is the main objective of the Eight-Foot Up and Go Test?
57. What is the main factor measured in the Six-Minute Walk Test?
(a) Agility
(b) Aerobic endurance
(c) Upper body strength
(d) Lower body flexibility
Ans.(b) Aerobic endurance
Explanation: The Six-Minute Walk Test is used to assess individuals aerobic endurance, which is their ability to perform continuous, low to moderate-intensity physical activity for an extended period. The test involves the participant walking for 6 minutes at a comfortable pace and the distance covered is used as a measure of aerobic endurance.
58. Which of the following statements is true Vegarding the Johnsen-Metheny Test of Motor Educability?
(a) It assesses cognitive skills in children.
(b) It include tests for balance and coordination.
(c) It is only suitable for assessing motor skills in adults.
(d) It is a written test that measures motor skills.
Ans. (b)It include tests for balance and coordination.
Explanation: The Johnsen-Metheny Test of Motor Educability is a standardised test used to assess an individual's motor skills, specifically her/his gross motor skills. It includes various physical tests, such as the front roll, roll, jumping half-turn and jumping full-turn, that evaluate an individual's balance, coordination and overall motor performance.
(a) To assess agility
(b) To assess lower body strength
(c) To assess aerobic endurance
(d) To assess upper body flexibility
Ans.(a) To assess agility
Explanation: The Eight-Foot Up and Go Test assess agility, which involves the ability to change direction quickly and efficiently. The test measures an individual's ability to stand up from a seated position, walk 3 metres, turn around, walk back and sit down again as quickly as possible.
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