The Standing Stork Balance Test Short Explanation
Standing Stork Balance Test to Assess Balance Static Position. To assess balance ability in a static position we can use this standing stork test. The objective of this test is to monitor the development of the athlete's ability to maintain a state of equilibrium (balance) in a static position.
Required Resources of Standing Stork Balance Test
To undertake this test you will require:
- Warm dry location - gym
- Stop watch
- Assistant.
How to Conduct The Standing Stork Balance Test
- Stand comfortably 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 assistant, raise the heel and stand on your toes
- Assistant starts the stop watch
- Balance for as long as possible without letting either the heel touch the ground or the other foot moves away from the knee.
- Coach records the time you were able to maintain the balance.
- Repeat the test for the other leg.
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 for The Standing Stork Balance Test
The following are national norms for 16 to 19-year-olds.
Gender
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Excellent
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Above average
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Average
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Below Average
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Poor
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Male
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>50 secs
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50-41 secs
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40-31 secs
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30-20 secs
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female
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>30 secs
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30-23 secs
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22-16 secs
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15-10 secs
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Table reference: Arnot R and Gaines C, Sports Talent, 7984
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 the potential level of fitness and the correlation is high.Reference
Mackenzie, Brian. 2005. 101 Performance Evaluation Test. Electric World Plc. London.