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Hexagonal Obstacle TestTesting 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. ObjectiveThe objective of the Hexagonal Obstacle test is to monitor the athlete's agility.
Required ResourcesTo undertake this test you will require:
How to conduct the testThis test requires the athlete to perform a series of two footed back and forth jumps over the sides of a hexagon.
Normative data for the Hexagonal Obstacle TestThe following are national norms, (Arnot 1984)[1], for 16 to 19 year olds.
AnalysisAnalysis 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 agility and speed. Target GroupThis test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated. ReliabilityTest 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. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the results and therefore the test reliability. ValidityTest 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. Advantages
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