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    The document describes how to conduct the standing stork test to assess static balance ability. It provides instructions for performing the test, norms for scoring, and factors that influence test reliability and validity for monitoring an athlete's balance development with training.

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    The document describes how to conduct the standing stork test to assess static balance ability. It provides instructions for performing the test, norms for scoring, and factors that influence test reliability and validity for monitoring an athlete's balance development with training.

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    Balance Test - Standing Stork Test (Blind)

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    The document describes how to conduct the standing stork test to assess static balance ability. It provides instructions for performing the test, norms for scoring, and factors that influence test reliability and validity for monitoring an athlete's balance development with training.

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    BalanceTestStandingStorkTest(Blind)

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    Testingandmeasurementarethemeansofcollectinginformationuponwhich
    subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the
    analysisweneedtobearinmindthefactorsthatmayinfluencetheresults.

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    To monitor the development of the athlete's ability to maintain a state of


    equilibrium(balance)inastaticposition.

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    Theathletewarmsupfor10minutes
    The athlete stands comfortably on both feet with
    theirhandsontheirhips
    The athlete lifts the right leg, places the sole of
    therightfootagainstthesideoftheleftkneecap
    andclosebotheyes
    TheassistantgivesthecommandGO,startsthe
    stopwatch and the athlete raises the heel of the
    leftfoottostandontheirtoes
    The athlete is to hold this position for as long as
    possible
    The assistant stops the stopwatch when the
    athletesleftheeltouchesthegroundortheright
    footmovesawayfromtheleftknee
    Theassistancerecordsthetime
    Theathleterestsfor3minutes
    The athlete stands comfortably on both feet with
    theirhandsontheirhips

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    Theathleteliftstheleftleg,placesthesoleofthe
    leftfootagainstthesideoftherightkneecapand
    closebotheyes
    TheassistantgivesthecommandGO,startsthe
    stopwatch and the athlete raises the heel of the
    rightfoottostandontheirtoes
    The athlete is to hold this position for as long as
    possible
    The assistant stops the stopwatch when the
    athletesrightheeltouchesthegroundortheleft
    footmovesawayfromtherightkneecap
    Theassistancerecordsthetime

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    MalePoints
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    20 18 16 14 12 10

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    Analysis
    Analysis of the test result is by comparing it with the athlete's previous
    results for this test. It is expected that, with appropriate training between
    each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's static
    balance.

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    TargetGroup
    This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test
    wouldbecontraindicated.

    Reliability
    Testreliabilityreferstothedegreetowhichatestisconsistentandstablein
    measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how
    strictthetestisconductedandtheindividual'slevelofmotivationtoperform
    the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence
    theresultsandthereforethetestreliability.

    Validity
    Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it
    claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and
    decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful.
    This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's
    physicaldevelopment.

    Advantages
    Noequipmentrequired
    Simpletosetupandconduct
    Canbeconductedalmostanywhere

    Disadvantages
    Assistantrequiredtoadministerthetest

    References
    1.ARNOT, R. and GAINES, C. (1984) Sports Talent. Harmondsworth:
    Penguin

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    thispageis:
    MACKENZIE,B.(2004)StandingStorkTestBlind[WWW]Available
    from:https://www.brianmac.co.uk/bstorktst.htm[Accessed25/11/2016]

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    AdditionalSourcesofInformation
    Forfurtherinformationonthistopicseethefollowing:
    BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1996) Advanced Studies in Physical
    EducationandSport.UK:ThomasNelsonandSonsLtd.
    BEASHEL, P. and TAYLOR, J. (1997) The World of Sport Examined. UK:
    ThomasNelsonandSonsLtd.
    BIZLEY, K. (1994) Examining Physical Education. Oxford Heinemann
    EducationalPublishers
    DAVIS, B. et al. (2000) Physical Education and the Study of Sport.UK:
    HarcourtPublishersLtd.
    GALLIGAN,F.etal.(2000)AdvancedPEforEdexcel.OxfordHeinemann
    EducationalPublishers
    McARDLE, W. et al. (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology. 2nd ed.
    Philadelphia:LippincottWilliamsandWilkins

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