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Physical Education is a very important subject for you because it will help you increase your percentage. You can score high marks in this subject by studying notes and practicing MCQs. In this post, we will cover Chapter 6: Test & Measurement in Sports.
Also Read- Physical Education Notes | Class 12 – Chapter 1: Management of Sporting Events
Key Content Of Chapter 6 Test & Measurement in Sports
1️⃣ SAI Khelo India Fitness Test (School)
✅ Age Group 5–8 yrs (Class 1–3)
- BMI → Body composition
- Flamingo Balance Test → Balance ability
- Plate Tapping Test → Speed & coordination
👉 Focus: Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) — locomotor, manipulative, body control.
✅ Age Group 9–18 yrs (Class 4–12)
- BMI → Body composition
- 50m Speed Test → Speed
- 600m Run/Walk → Cardiovascular endurance
- Sit & Reach Test → Flexibility
- Strength Test
- Abdominal Partial Curl-up
- Push-ups (boys)
- Modified Push-ups (girls)
2️⃣ Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Measures body composition.
- Formula:
BMI = Weight (kg) / Height² (m²) - Higher BMI → higher body fat.
3️⃣ Plate Tapping Test
- Measures speed and coordination.
- Score → time taken for 25 cycles.
4️⃣ Flamingo Balance Test
- Measures balance on one leg.
- Score → number of falls in 60 seconds.
5️⃣ Abdominal Partial Curl-Up
- Measures abdominal strength and endurance.
- Score → number of curl-ups in 30 sec.
6️⃣ Push-ups / Modified Push-ups
- Measures upper body strength and endurance.
- Score → number of correct push-ups.
7️⃣ Sit and Reach Test
- Measures lower back and hamstring flexibility.
- Score → distance reached (cm).
8️⃣ 600m Run/Walk
- Measures cardiovascular endurance.
- Score → time taken.
9️⃣ 50m Dash
- Measures speed and acceleration.
- Score → time taken.
10️⃣ Measurement of Cardiovascular Fitness — Harvard Step Test
- Developed by Brouha (1943).
- Measures aerobic fitness and recovery ability.
Procedure:
- Step up/down bench for 5 minutes at 30 steps/min.
- Pulse counted after exercise.
Formula:
Fitness Index =
(Duration in seconds × 100) / (5.5 × Pulse count)
Norms:
- Below 49 → Poor
- 50–80 → Average
- Above 81 → Good
11️⃣ Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- Energy required at rest for body functions.
- Unit → Calories (Kcal).
Formula (Mifflin-St Jeor Equation)
- Male: (10×weight) + (6.25×height) − (5×age) + 5
- Female: (10×weight) + (6.25×height) − (5×age) − 161
Factors affecting BMR:
- Age
- Gender
- Muscle mass
- Genetics
- Environment
12️⃣ Rikli & Jones Senior Citizen Fitness Test (Age 60–94 yrs)
Tests:
- Chair Stand Test → Lower body strength
- Arm Curl Test → Upper body strength
- Chair Sit & Reach → Lower body flexibility
- Back Scratch Test → Upper body flexibility
- Eight Foot Up & Go → Agility & balance
- Six Minute Walk Test → Aerobic endurance
13️⃣ Johnson–Metheny Test of Motor Educability
Measures neuromuscular skill ability.
Motor Stunts:
- Front Roll
- Back Roll
- Jumping Half-Turn
- Jumping Full-Turn
14️⃣ Motor Fitness (Skill-related Fitness)
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Speed
- Reaction time
- Power
Class 12 Physical Education Chapter 6: Test & Measurement in Sports Notes
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Physical Education Chapter 6 Test & Measurement in Sports MCQs
Q1. SAI Khelo India Fitness Test is conducted to measure:
A. Physical fitness
B. Intelligence
C. Academic performance
D. Mental ability
✅ Correct Answer: Physical fitness
Q2. Which test measures balance in age group 5–8 years?
A. Flamingo Balance Test
B. Sit and Reach Test
C. 50m Dash
D. Push-ups
✅ Correct Answer: Flamingo Balance Test
Q3. Plate Tapping Test measures:
A. Speed and coordination
B. Strength
C. Flexibility
D. Endurance
✅ Correct Answer: Speed and coordination
Q4. 50m Dash test measures:
A. Speed
B. Balance
C. Flexibility
D. Strength
✅ Correct Answer: Speed
Q5. Harvard Step Test measures:
A. Cardiovascular fitness
B. Flexibility
C. Agility
D. Coordination
✅ Correct Answer: Cardiovascular fitness
Q6. Harvard Step Test duration is:
A. 5 minutes
B. 2 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 30 minutes
✅ Correct Answer: 5 minutes
Q7. BMR stands for:
A. Basal Metabolic Rate
B. Body Muscle Rate
C. Body Mass Ratio
D. Basic Movement Rate
✅ Correct Answer: Basal Metabolic Rate
Q8. Rikli and Jones Test is used for:
A. Senior citizen fitness
B. Children fitness
C. Athlete selection
D. Motor learning
✅ Correct Answer: Senior citizen fitness
Q9. Chair Stand Test measures:
A. Lower body strength
B. Flexibility
C. Speed
D. Balance
✅ Correct Answer: Lower body strength
Q10. Johnson–Metheny Test measures:
A. Motor educability
B. Endurance
C. Flexibility
D. BMI
✅ Correct Answer: Motor educability
Also Read:- Physical Education Notes | Class 12 – Chapter 5: Sports & Nutrition
FAQs About Test & Measurement in Sports
Q1. What is Test and Measurement in Sports?
Test and Measurement in Sports refers to the process of collecting data to evaluate
physical fitness, performance, skills and abilities through various fitness tests.
Q2. What is SAI Khelo India Fitness Test?
SAI Khelo India Fitness Test is a school fitness assessment program designed to measure
physical fitness of students such as strength, speed, flexibility, endurance and balance.
Q3. Which tests are included for age group 5–8 years in Khelo India Fitness Test?
The tests include Body Mass Index (BMI), Flamingo Balance Test and Plate Tapping Test.
Q4. Which tests are included for age group 9–18 years?
Tests include BMI, 50 meter speed test, 600 meter run/walk, sit and reach flexibility test,
partial abdominal curl-up, push-ups for boys and modified push-ups for girls.
Q5. What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
BMI is a measure of body composition calculated using weight and height.
Formula: BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height² (m).
Q6. What is Harvard Step Test?
Harvard Step Test measures cardiovascular fitness by stepping up and down on a bench
for 5 minutes and calculating fitness index using pulse rate after exercise.
Q7. What is Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)?
Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy required by the body to perform basic life
functions at rest such as breathing, circulation and digestion.
Q8. What is Rikli and Jones Senior Citizen Fitness Test?
It is a fitness test designed for senior citizens aged 60–94 years to measure strength,
flexibility, endurance and agility.
Q9. Name the components of Rikli and Jones Test.
Chair Stand Test, Arm Curl Test, Chair Sit and Reach Test, Back Scratch Test,
Eight Foot Up and Go Test and Six Minute Walk Test.
Q10. What is Johnson–Metheny Test of Motor Educability?
Johnson–Metheny Test measures motor fitness and neuromuscular skills through
front roll, back roll, jumping half turn and jumping full turn.
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