Test & Measurement in Sports Important Short and Long Question Class 12 Chapter-6 Physical Education

 

1. Under Khelo India Fitness Test in schools, fitness of students of which age group is tested?

Answer:

Under the Khelo India Fitness Test, the fitness of students of two age groups is tested in the school:

1. Classes 1 to 3 (5 to 8 year olds)

2. Classes 4 to 12 (students aged 9 to 18 years)

2. What tests are conducted in the fitness test for classes 1 to 3 and classes 4 to 12?

Answer:

3. What is BMI test and what are its types?

Answer:

BMI (Body Mass Index) is a way of measuring the ratio of body weight and height. It can be of three types:

• Underweight

• Normal weight

• Overweight/Obesity

4. What is the Flamingo Balance test done for and what is its procedure?

Answer:

The Flamingo Balance Test is used to measure the ability to balance on one leg.

Process:

• Bricks are placed on a flat surface.

• The participant stands on a brick with one leg and keeps the other leg bent and near the hip.

• Tries to stay in this position for 60 seconds.

• As soon as the balance is lost, the stopwatch is stopped.

5. What does plate tapping test measure and what is its procedure?

Answer:

The plate tapping test is used to measure hand-eye coordination and speed.

Process:

• Two yellow discs are placed on a table at a distance of 60 cm.

• The participant places their non-preferred hand in the middle.

• After the go command, the participant rapidly touches both discs with their preferred hand.

• This process is done for 25 complete cycles (50 taps).

• The total time is recorded in the stopwatch.

6. What is the sit and reach test and who is it used for?

Answer:

Sit and reach test is done to measure the flexibility of the body.

Process:

• The participant sits on the floor with his legs straight and extended.

• The soles of the feet are attached to a box.

• The participant leans forward and moves his hands as far forward as possible.

• The distance is measured and must be covered without jerking.

7. What is a push-up test and how is it done?

Answer:

The push-up test is used to measure upper body strength and endurance.

Process:

• The participant comes into a push-up position on the hands and toes.

• The body is brought down and the elbow is bent to 90 degrees.

• Then the body is lifted up and brought to the starting position.

• The total number of correct push-ups performed counts as the score.

Modified Push-Ups for Girls:

• It is done by keeping the knees on the ground.

• The rest of the process remains the same.

8. What is the Harvard Step Test and how is it done?

Answer:

The Harvard step test is used to measure heart and lung function.

Process:

• The participant is made to stand in front of the bench.

• He walks up and down the bench for 5 minutes at a rate of 30 steps per minute.

• A total of 150 steps are completed.

• After the test is complete, the score is calculated by counting the pulse at 1 minute intervals.

9. What is the Chair Sit and Reach test and who performs it?

Answer:

Chair Sit and Reach Test is done to measure the flexibility of elderly people.

Process:

• The participant sits on a chair.

• Keeping one foot flat on the ground, the other foot is kept straight forward.

• He tries to reach his toes by extending his hands forward.

• If the toes touch the score is zero, otherwise the distance is measured.

10. What is the Johnson Metheny Motor Educability Test?

Answer:

This is a test battery that measures neuromuscular skills and motor ability.

It consists of four types of stunts:

1. Front roll

2. Back roll

3. Jumping half-turn

4. Jumping full-turn

11. What is the main purpose of fitness test in schools?

Answer:

• To check the health and fitness level of the students.

• Measuring fitness qualities such as obesity, flexibility and endurance.

• To provide suggestions for improving physical activities.

• To raise fitness awareness amongst children.

12. What are the main equipment used in fitness test?

Answer:

• For BMI test: Weighing machine and height measurer.

• For the Flamingo Balance Test: Brick and stopwatch.

• For the plate tapping test: table, yellow disc, and stopwatch.

• For the Sit and Reach test: Sit and Reach box and measuring tape.

• For the push-up test: Gym mat or yoga mat.

• For the Harvard Step Test: Step bench and stopwatch.

• For the Chair Seat and Reach Test: Chair and scale.