Standing Stork Test

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
  • Lift one leg and place the toes of that foot against the knee of the other leg

On command from the coach:

  • Raise the heel and stand on your toes
  • Coach starts the stop watch
  • Balance for as long as possible without letting either the heel touch the ground or the other foot move away from the knee
  • Coach records the time you were able to maintain the balance
Repeat the test for the other leg.		 Stork Stand Test

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.

Performance Assessment

For an evaluation of a 16 to 19 year old athlete's performance select the gender, enter the total time and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Gender Time seconds
 
Assessment -

Normative data for the Stork Test

The following are national norms for 16 to 19 year olds.

Gender Excellent Above Average Average Below Average Poor
Male >50 secs 50 - 41 secs 40 - 31 secs 30 - 20 secs <20 secs
Female >30 secs 30 - 23 secs 22 - 16 secs 15 - 10 secs <10 secs

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

Reliability would depend upon, how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

There are published tables to relate results to potential level of fitness and the correlation is high.

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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