Standing Stork Test - Blind

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.

Objective

To monitor the development of the athlete's ability to maintain a state of equilibrium (balance) in a static position.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

Warm dry location - gym
Stop watch
An assistant

How to conduct the test

Stand comfortable on both feet
Hands on your hip
Stand on your preferred leg with the foot flat on the ground, lift the other leg and place the toes of that foot against the knee of the preferred leg

On command from the assistant:

Close your eyes
Assistant starts the stop watch
Balance for as long as possible
The watch is stopped when you open your eyes or move your hands or take your foot off your knee or move your standing foot
Assistant records the time you were able to maintain the balance.

Repeat the test three times.

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.

Normative Data

Best Time (secs)	60	55	50	45	40	35	30	25	20	15	10	5
Male - Points	20	18	16	14	12	10	8	6	4	3	2	1
Female - Points						20	17	14	11	8	4	2

Table Reference: Arnot R and Gaines C, Sports Talent, 1984

Target Group

This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

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 physical development.

Reference

Johnson BL, Nelson JK. Practical measurements for evaluation in physical education. 4th Edit. Minneapolis: Burgess, 1979.

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Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2

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