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INTRODUCTION:

A re

revi view of

f the

the exis istin ting Ph Physic ical al Fit Fitne ness Tes ests ts (PF PFT) intr introduced

duced by

by Dr Dr. Aparic aricio io H. Meq Mequi, ui, for

rmer

er Chai Chair, Phili Philippine ne Spor

rts

ts Comm Commis ission ion (PSC (PSC) and nd Di Direct rector

r, Bureau

ureau of

f Ph

Physic ical al Ed Educa ucati tion

n and

nd Sc School hool Spor Sports ts (BPE PESS) SS) was condu

nducted

ed for

r the

the purp rpos

se of
f es

esta tablish lishin ing tes esti ting protoc

cols
ls

cons

nsidered

idered to to be be more

re cur

urren rent and and appropriat riate for

r the

the Spec ecial ial Program

gram

in in Sports ts (SPS) and in in the new K to to 12 12 program am.

The

he de develo elopment ent of

f the

the physic ical al fit itnes ness tes ests ts was as condu

nducted

ed thr through

ugh a

works kshop hop initi initiat ated ed by by the he Task ask For

rce on
n Sc

Scho hool

l Spo

Sports ts (TF (TFSS) S) and and was as subs ubseq eque uently ntly re revie viewed ed by by th the Bureau reau of

f Seco

Secondar ndary Educat Education ion (BSE SE). This his ga gave rise ise to to the the Ph Physic ical al Fi Fitnes tness Tes ests ts Ma Manu nual

al. The

he man anual ual is is int ntende ended for

r the

the us use of

f the

the public ublic and and pri rivat ate schools hools for

r the

the Ph Physic ical al Education ation and School

ol Sports

ts Progr gram am.

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Pass

Passing ing the the pres rescrib ribed ed sta tandar ndards ds in in the the Physic ical al Fi Fitnes tness Tes ests ts is is a req require uiremen ent for

r adm

dmis ission ion int nto the the Sp Special ecial Pr Prog

gram

ram in in Spor

rts
ts. More

Moreover er, under nder the the K to to 12 12 Basic asic Ed Educa ucati tion

n Cur

Curric riculu ulum, Ph Physic ical al Fi Fitnes tness is is one

ne of
f

the the major ajor goals goals of

f the

the Ph Physic ical al Ed Educa ucati tion

n Pr

Progr

gram

am and nd shall hall be be incorp

rporat
rated

ed/adop adopted ed in in the PE PE curric riculum lum from Grades des 4 to to 10 10.

The PFT is a set of measures designed to determine a student’s level of

physic ical al fitnes ness. . It is intended nded to test t two categ egories

ries of physic

ical al fitnes ness common

nly

ly referred erred to as: Healt lth-Rela elated ed and Skill ll-Rela elated ed.

Hea

ealt lth-relat related ed com

mponen
nent ref

refer er to to those those physic ical al at attri tribut utes es whic hich enable enable a per erson

n to

to cop

pe with

ith the the req requirem uirements ents of

f daily

aily livin living such uch as as car ardio dio- vasc ascular ular endu endura rance nce or

r sta

tamina, na, mus uscular lar stren trength gth and and endu enduranc rance, e, fle flexib ibilit ility and and the the app appropriat riate bod

dy mass

ass inde index (B (BMI) MI). Skill Skill-rel related ed com

mpon
nen

ents ts are re physic ical abi abilities lities that that sho how potential ntial for

r

good good per erform

rmanc

ance in in cer erta tain in ski kills lls (us usually ally in in spor

rts)

ts) lik like run unni ning ng sp speed, eed, agilit agility, reacti tion

n time or
r quickn

knes ess, balanc ance and coordin dinat ation ion.

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In

In de deter ermini ining ng the the le level el of

f health

health-relat related ed an and skill kill-relat related ed physic ical al fit itnes ness sta tatus tus, several eral tes est it item ems are are ap applied

lied. Thes

hese tes ests ts were ere spec ecif ific ically ally select elected ed to to suit uit var arious ious conditi

nditions
ns existin

isting in in schools hools such uch as as a) a) the the ti time it it ta takes es for

r a tes

est to to be be com

mple

leted, ed, b) b) availa ailabilit ility of

f

eq equi uipment ent and nd fac acilit ilities ies, c) c) eas ease and nd sim implic licit ity in in admin administ istering ering the the tes est, t, d) d) ea easy recor recording ding of

f the

the tes ests ts res results ults, and and e) e) challeng hallenging ng yet jo joyful ful partic icip ipation ation among the pupils and everyon

ne involv

volved ed in in the program am.

The

he admin administra trati tion

n and

and imple lementati entation

n of
f the

the tes esti ting program

gram shall

hall be be treat treated ed as as an an es essenti ntial al com

mpone
nent

nt of

f the

he Ph Physic ical al Ed Educa ucati tion

n and

and Sc School hool Spor Sports ts Pr Program

gram for
r both ele

elemen entar tary (Grades Grades 4, 5 and and 6) an and secondar

ndary levels

ls.

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PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST OBJECTIVES:

1.

1. To determine

mine the level of fitne ness ss of students. dents.

2. To ident

ntify fy stre reng ngth th and weakness sses s for developme pment nt and impr mprovement. ment.

3. To provi

vide de baseline ne data for selecti ction n of physi sica cal activi viti ties s for enhance cement ment of health th and skill performanc mance.

4. To gathe

her r data for the developme pment nt of norms ms and standa ndards ds. .

5. To moti

tivate, , guide de and counsel nsel pupils/st s/stude udents nts in selecti cting ng sports ts for recr creati tion, n, comp mpeti titi tion n and lifeti time me parti tici cipati pation. n.

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TEST T PROTOC OCOL OL

Explain

ain the the purpose and and bene benefits its that that can an be be deriv derived ed from

m the

the physic ical al fitn tnes ess tests.

Adm

dmini inister er th the tes ests ts at at the the begin eginni ning ng of

f the

he sch school

ol year

ear and and on

n a

quarterly erly basis is, thereaf ereafter, to to monitor

r imp

mprovem ement ent.

Prepare

are the e follo lowin ing g testi ting ng paraphern hernalia: lia:

1. First Aid Kit
2. Drink

nking ng Water er (and d a small l tow

wel

el or bimpo to wipe their eir perspir irat ation ion)

3. Individ

ividual ual score re cards ds.

4. Durin

ing g testi ting ng: :

a. Body Compos
siti

ition

n – tape

e measure, ure, bath throom

om scale,

le, L- square are

b. Flexib

ibilit ility – ruler er, , tape measure re

c. Cardi

diovas ascula ular r Endur uran ance e – stop watch, h, step box

x/stair

tairs (Elem em – 8”, Sec. . – 12”), drum

d. Muscular

ular Strengt ength h – exercise ise mat

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TEST PROTOCOL OCOL

e. Speed

ed – stop watc tch h

f. Pow

Power er – met eter er stic ick/ k/ta tape e measure, ure, basketb tball all ball (size e 6 for elementar entary & size 7 for secon

ndar

dary)

g. Agilit

ity – tape e measure, ure, masking ing tape/chalk halk, , stop wa watc tch

h. Reacti

tion

n Time

e – plasti tic ruler er (24 inches hes), , table le or arm chair air

i. Coordin

dination ation – sipa (washe her with th straw)/ )/20pcs bundled dled rubber er bands ds/an any simil ilar ar local al material erials

j. Balance

nce – stop watch

Obser

erve e the e follo lowing ing prior r to actu tual al day of testi ting ng: :

a. The testi

ting g stati tions

ns should

ld be safe and free e from obstruc tructi tions

ns.
b. The

e same equip ipmen ent t and testing ting stations tions should uld be used in the e star art-of

f-th

the-year ear testi ting ng and subseq equen uent t quarterly erly testi ting. g.

c. With

th the guidan dance of the teac acher her, , allow studen dents ts to go throu

ugh

gh the e va variou rious tests ts with h minim imal al effor

rt

t exerted ed to fa familiari liarize e them emselv elves es with th testi ting ng procedures edures.

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TEST PROTOCOL OCOL

d. The

he tests sts requiri iring ng cardi dio-vascu ascular lar enduranc rance e and thos

se

e ot

ther

her tests ts which h invol

lve

e the e same muscle le groups should ld not

t be

taken en in succes ession. ion. See sugges ested ed sequen uence e of admini inistering ering the e tests. ts. DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3  BMI  3 minute e step test  Basic Plank  40 met eter er sprint nt  Push Up  Stick k Drop Test  Sit and Reach  Hexagon gon Agilit lity Test  Juggling ing  Standing nding Long g Jump  Stork k Balance  Zipper er Test

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Le

Let studen tudent recor record and and kee eep the the res result ult of

f his

his own perform

rmance

ance in in th the score

re car
ard. The

he school hool may inc include lude the the res results ults of

f the

the res results ults of

f the

he tes ests in in the the school’s Enha Enhanced nced Bas asic ic Ed Educa ucati tion

n

Inf Inform

rmat

ation ion Sy System em (EBEIS)/Learner’s Inf nfor

rmation

ation Sy System em (LIS) LIS)/ Educat Educational ional Mana Managem gement ent Inform

rmat

ation ion System em (EMIS) IS).

The students

dents shall ll be be group uped ed together ther and in in pairs (buddy ddy system).

St

Studen udents ts should hould wear ear appropriat riate clo lothi thing ng: t-shi hirt, t, joggin jogging pants ants and and rubb ubber er shoes

es, or
r an

any suit itab able le spor

rts

ts at atti tire

re. However

er when hen ta taking king th the BMI MI tes est, t, it it is is recom recommen ended ded that that the the studen tudents wear ear shor horts

ts. Wearin

earing dif differen erent clo lothi thing in in all all the the tes esti ting sessions ions for

r BMI

MI could

uld af

affec ect the the result lts.

Con

Conduct uct warm arm-up up and and stre tretc tchin hing exercis ises es bef before

re the

the tes ests ts excep ept for

r

the 3-Min inut ute Step Test.

Adm

dmini inister er the the tests ests in in a challeng hallenging, ing, encour ncouragin aging and and fun un-filled illed envir iron

nment

ent.

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PART T I: HEALTH TH-RELA RELATED ED FITNESS NESS

FORMUL

ULA: A: BODY MASS INDEX EX (BMI)

BMI = Weight ght (in n Kilogr grams ms) Height ght (in n Meters)² )² Example: 30 kg. = 30 = 20. 83 (Normal) 1.20M² 1.44

Classif ific icat ation ion: belo low 18.4 .4

Under

erweig eight ht 18.5 – 24.9 .9

Normal

al 25.0 .0 – 29.9 .9

Overweigh

eight 30.0 .0 – above

Obese

BODY Y COMPOSIT OSITION ION – is the body’s relative amount of fat to fat-free mass.

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Th

The he heaviness iness or

r lightne

lightness ss of

f a per

person

son. (I

(In comb combina ination tion with ith sta stature ture (heigh (height) t) is is used used to to determi ermine ne bod body mass mass in index that that in indic icat ates es wh whether ther

ne is

is of

f normal

mal weight, ht, over erweigh eight or

r obese

ese.)

1. Weight

ght (Body y Mas ass) s)

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Equi

quipm pment: nt: Weighing or Bathroom scale

Procedu

cedure: re:

For the Performer:

a. Wear light clothing before weighing.
b. On bare feet, stand erect, and still with weight evenly

distributed on the center on the scale. For the Pa Partne ner: :

a. Before the start of weighing, adjust the scale to zero

point.

b. Record the score in kilograms.
SCORING

ING: : record d body mass s to the nearest rest 0.5 kilogr grams ms.

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is the

e distance nce bet etween een the feet et on the floor

r to the

top (vertex) ) of the head in stand nding ing posit ition. ion.

Equi

quipm pment nt: : Tape measure laid flat to a concrete

wall. The zero point starts at the bottom of the floor;

L-square and an even and firm floor and flat wall.

2. Height

ght (St Stature) ture)

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Procedu

cedure: re: For the Test t Performer:

rmer:
a. Stand erect on bare feet with heels, buttocks and

shoulders pressed against the wall where the tape measure is attached. For the Pa Partner ner:

a. Place the L-square against the wall with the base at

the top of the head of the person being tested. Make sure that the L-square when placed on the head of the student is straight and parallel to the floor.

b. Record the score in meters.
Scoring

ring – record standing height to the nearest 0.1

centimeters. (*** 1meter = 100 centimeter)

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Purpose rpose – to test the flexibility of the shoulder girdle.

Equi

quipm pment: nt: Ruler

Procedure

cedure

For the Performer

rmer:

a. Stand erect.
b. Raise your right arm, bend your elbow, and reach

down across your back as far as possible, extend your left arm down and behind your back,

Flexibi ibili lity – is the ability of the joints and muscles to move through its full range

f motion.

Zipper Test

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For the Performer

rmer: (Cont..), bend your elbow up across your back, and try to reach/cross your fingers over those of your right hand as if to pull a zipper or scratch between the shoulder blades.

c. To test the left shoulder, repeat procedures a and b

with the left hand over the left shoulder.

For the Pa

Partner ner:

a. Observe whether the fingers touched or overlapped

each other, if not, measure the gap between the middle fingers of both hands.

b. Record the distance in centimeter.

Zipper Test

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For the Pa

Partner ner: (Cont..) b. Record the distance in centimeter.

Scoring

ring – record zipper test to the nearest 0.1 centimeter.

Zipper Test

Points nts Standar dard Did not touch fingertips 1 Just touched fingertips 2 Fingers overlapped by 1 - 2 cm. 3 Fingers overlapped by 3 - 4 cm. 4 Fingers overlapped by 5 - 7 cm. 5 Fingers overlapped by 8 cm. and more

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Purpose – to test the flexibility of the lower back and extremities.

Equipment: Tape measure or meter stick, card board
r paper

Procedure

For the Performer:
a. Sit on the floor with back, head and shoulders flat on

the wall. Feet are 12 inches apart.

b. Interlock thumbs and position the tip of the fingers
n the floor without bending the elbows. Reach up.

Sit and Reach ch

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(cont..)

c. Place hands on top of the card board or paper where

the tips of the middle fingers are at the top edge of the card board or paper. Start the test by pushing the card board or paper slowly and try to reach the farthest distance possible without bending the knees. Hold for 2 seconds.

d. Bouncing or jerking movement is not allowed.
e. Do it three times.

Sit and Reach ch

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(cont..) nt..)

For the Pa

Partner ner:

a. As the performer assumes the (b) procedure,

position the zero point of the tape measure at the tip of the middle fingers of the performer.

b. See to it that the knees are not bent as the

performer slides the farthest distance that he could.

c. Record farthest distance reached in centimeters.
Scoring

ring – record the distance to the nearest 0.1 centimeters. Sit and Reach ch

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Purpose

rpose – to measure cardiovascular endurance.

Equipment: Stopwatch, drum or clapper

Step: (height) Elementary – 8 inches Secondary – 12 inches 3 3 – Minute e Step p Test

.

Car ardio iovascular ascular en endura urance nce – is the ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles and tissues, as well as the ability

f those muscles and tissues to utilize the oxygen.

Endurance may also refer to the ability of the muscle to do repeated work without fatigue.

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Procedu cedure re

For the Performer

rmer: :

a. Position at least one foot away from the step or

bench.

b. At the signal “Go”, step up and down the step/

bench for 3 minutes at a rate of 24 steps per

minute. One step consists of 4 beats – that is, up

with the left foot (ct. 1), up with the right foot (ct. 2), down with the left foot (ct. 3), down with the right foot (ct. 4).

c. Immediately after the exercise, locate your pulse

and wait for the signal to start the counting. (Give 5 sec. to locate the pulse)

d. Don’t talk while taking the pulse beat.

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(cont..) nt..)

e. Count the pulse beat for 10 sec. Multiply it by 6.
For the Pa

Partner ner: :

a. As the student assumes the position in front of

the step, signal, “Ready” and “Go”, start the stopwatch for 3-minute step test.

b. After the test, allow performer to locate his/her

pulse in within 5 seconds.

c. Give the signal to count the pulse beat.
d. Let the performer count his/her pulse beat for 10

seconds and multiply it by 6.

Scori

Scoring ng – record the 60-second heart rate after the activity.

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Purpose rpose – to measure strength of upper extremities. Equi quipm pment: nt: exercise mats or any clean mat. Procedure cedure

For the Performer

rmer:

a. Lie down on the mat; face down in standard push-

up position; palms on the mat about shoulder width, fingers pointing forward, and legs straight, parallel, and slightly apart, with the toes supporting the feet. Strength ngth – is the ability of the. muscle to generate force against physical objects Push sh-Up Up

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(cont..) nt..) b. FOR BOYS: Straighten the arms, keeping the back and knees straight, then lower the arms until there is 90-degree angle at the elbows (upper arms are parallel to the floor.) FOR GIRLS: With knees in contact with the floor, straightens the arms, keeping the back straight, then lowers the arms until there is a 90-degree angle at the elbows (upper arms are parallel to the floor).

c. Perform as many repetitions as possible, maintaining

a cadence of 20 push-ups per minute. (2 seconds going down and 1 sec. going up). Note: 60 beats/min. For the Partner:

a. As the performer assumes the position of push-up,

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(cont..) nt..) start counting as the performer lowers his/ her body until he/she reaches 90-degree angle at the elbow.

b. Make sure that the performer executes the push-

ups in the correct form.

c. The test is terminated when the performer can no

longer execute the push-ups in the correct form, if in. pain, voluntarily stops, or cadence is broken. Scoring ring – record the number of push-ups made.

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Purpose rpose – to measure strength/stability of the core muscles. Equi quipm pment: nt: exercise mats or any clean mat. Procedu cedure re

For the Performer

rmer:

a. Assume a push-up position. Rest body on

forearms with the palms and fingers flat on the

floor. Elbows are aligned with the shoulders.
b. Legs are straight with ankles, knees and thighs

touching together. Basic c Plank

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(cont..) nt..)

c. Support weight on forearms and toes; make sure

that your back is flat. Head, neck and spine are in a straight line.

d. Keep abdominals engaged/contracted; do not let

stomach drop or allow hips to rise.

For the Pa

Partner ner:

a. Ensure the availability of a mat/smooth flooring or

anything that can protect the forearms.

b. Give the signal “Start/Go” and start/press the time

piece.

c. Make sure that the back of the head, neck, spine

and ankles are in a straight line.

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(cont..) nt..)

d. Stop the time when the performer can no longer

hold the required position, or when the performer has held the position for at least 90 seconds. Holding the plank position beyond 90 seconds is considered

unnecessary. (90 sec. – maximum time)
Scoring

ring – record the time in the nearest sec./min.

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Speed ed – is the ability to perform a movement in

ne direction in the shortest period of time.

40 40-Meter er Sprint nt Purpose rpose – to measure running speed. Equi quipm pment: nt: Stopwatch, running area (40 meter) Procedu cedure re * For the Performer rmer:

a. At the signal “Ready”, stand behind the take-off

line, the tips of the shoes should not go beyond the line and assume a crouch position.

b. At the signal “Get Set”, assume an un-crouch

position (buttocks up) with both hands on the starting line.

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For the Pa

Partner ner:

a. Set the stopwatch to zero (0) point.
b. At the signal “GO” start the watch and stop it as

the performer crossed the finish line.

c. Record time in the nearest 0.00.01 seconds.
Scoring – record time in nearest

minutes and seconds. (cont..) nt..) c. At the signal “GO”, run to the finish line as fast as you can.

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Power er – is the ability of the muscle to transfer energy and release maximum force at a fast rate. Purpose rpose - To measure sure the explosiv losive e strength ngth and power er of the leg muscl scles. es. Equi quipm pment: nt: Tape e measure/ sure/me meter er stick ck Procedure cedure

For the Performer

rmer:

a. Stand behind the take-off line with the feet parallel

to each other, the tips of the shoes should not go beyond the line. Standing ng Long ng Jump mp

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(cont..) nt..)

b. Bend the knees and swing arms backward once,

then swing arms forward as you jump landing on both

feet. Try to jump as far as you can.
c. Do not control the momentum of the jump

(continuously move forward).

d. Perform the test twice in succession.
For the Pa

Partner ner:

a. Place zero (0) point of the tape measure at the

take-off line.

b. After the jump, spot the mark where the back of

Standing ng Long ng Jump mp

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(cont..) nt..)

f the heel of either feet of the performer has landed

nearest to the take-off line.

c. Record the best distance in meters to the nearest

0.1 centimeters.

Scoring

ring – record the best distance in meters to the nearest 0.1 centimeters. Standing ng Long ng Jump mp

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Purpose rpose – to measure the ability of the body to move in different directions quickly. Equi quipm pment: nt: Tape measure, stopwatch, chalk or masking tape (1 inch width) Hexagon agon Size: : length – 24 inches (60.5 cm) each angle – 120 degrees Option: (16 inches – Elem. / 20 inches – Sec.) Agil gility ity – is the ability to move in different directions quickly using a combination

f

balance, coordination, speed, strength and endurance. Hexagon agon Agili lity ty Test

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Procedure

For the Performer:
a. Stand with both feet together inside the hexagon

facing the marked starting inside. (facing 1 direction)

b. At the signal “ Go” using the ball of the feet with

arms bent in front, jump clockwise over the line, then back over the same line inside the hexagon. Continue the patter with all the sides of the hexagon.

c. Rest for one (1) minute.
d. Repeat the test counterclockwise.

(cont..) nt..) Hexagon agon Agili lity ty Test

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a. Start the time at the signal go and stop once the

performer reached the side before the side where he/she started.

b. Record the time of each revolution.
c. Restart the test if the performer jumps on the

wrong side or steps on the line.

Scoring

ring – add the time of the two revolutions and divide by 2 to get the average. Record the time in the nearest minutes and seconds. (cont..) nt..)

For the Pa

Partner ner: :

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Purpose rpose – to measure the time to respond to a stimulus. Equi quipm pment: nt: 24 inch ruler or stick; arm chair or table and chair. Procedure

For the Performer

rmer:

a. Sit on an armchair or chair next to the table so that

the elbow and lower arm rest on the desk or table comfortably. Reacti ction

n Time – the amount of time it takes to

respond to a stimulus. Stick k Drop

p Test

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b. Place the heel of the hand on the desk/table so

that only the fingers and thumb extend beyond.

c. Catch the ruler/stick with the thumb and index

finger without lifting the elbow from the desk/ table as the partner drops the stick. Hold the stick while the partner reads the measurement

d. Do this thrice (3x).
For the Pa

Partner ner–

a. Hold the ruler or stick at the top, allowing it to

dangle between the thumb and fingers of the performer. (cont..) nt..) Stick k Drop p Test

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b. Hold the ruler/stick so that the 24-inch mark index
finger. No part of the hand of the performer should

touch the ruler/stick.

c. Drop the ruler/stick without warning and let the

performer catch it with his/her thumb and index finger.

Scoring

ring – record the middle of the three (3) scores (for example: if the scores are 21, 18, and 19, the middle score is 19) (cont..) nt..) Stick k Drop p Test

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Purpose rpose – to measure the coordination of the eye and hand. Equi quipm pment nt – Sipa (washer w/ straw)/20 pcs. bundled rubber bands/any similar local materials (4-5 grams) Procedu cedure re

For the Performer

rmer:

a. Hit the sipa/rubber band material alternately with

the right and left palm upward. The height of the Coor

rdin

ination ation – the ability to use the senses with the body parts to perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately.

Juggli ling ng

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For the Pa

Partner ner:

a. Count how many times the performer has hit the

material with the right and left hand.

b. Stop the test if the material drops. Record the

number of hits/trial.

Scoring

ring – record the number of hits the performer has done. (cont..) nt..) material being tossed should be at least above the

head. Two trials only.

Jugg ggli ling ng

Balance ce– is the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving.

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Equi quipm pment: nt: flat, non-slip surface, stopwatch Procedure cedure

For the Performer

rmer

a. Remove the shoes and place hands on hips.
b. Position the right foot against the inside knee of

the left foot.

c. Raise the left heel to balance on the ball of the

foot.

d. Do the same procedure with the opposite foot.

Purpose rpose – to assess ones ability to maintain equilibrium.

Stork rk Bala lanc nce e Stand nd Test st

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For the Pa

Partner ner

a. Start the time as the heel of the performer is

raised off the floor.

b. Stop the time if any of the following occurs:
The hand(s) come off the hips
The supporting foot swivels or moves (hops) in any

direction

The non-supporting foot loses contact with the knee.
The heel of the supporting foot touches the floor.
Scoring

ring – record the time taken on both feet in the nearest seconds. (cont..) nt..) Stork k Balance ce Stand Test

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