KERALA STATE PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST BATTERY
| After
reviewing the various test batteries of similar nature in other
countries, the Asia Youth Physical Fitness Test, proposed by Asia
regional Board of International Council For Health., Physical
Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance was selected. The criteria
utilized for selecting the test were
- Tests
are reasonably familiar
- Requires
little or no equipment.
- Can
be administered to both sexes.
- Will
measues different components for health related physical fitness.
- Will
allow self-testing by students.
| TEST ITEM |
FITNESS DIMENSION MEASURES |
| Sit-Ups
(60 sec) |
Abdominal
strength/endurance |
| Sit
and Reach (cms) |
Flexibility
and low-back musculo skeletal function |
| Modified
Pull-Up (completed numbers) |
Upper
body strengthand endurance |
| 1
Mile run (min:sec)/Shuttle Run Test |
Cardio-respiratory
endurance |
| Height
(meters) and Weight (kg) |
Body
Mass Index (Body Composition) |
| Health
Check-up |
Examination
of posture and nutritional status (By Medical Officer) |
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