sit+and+reach

=Sit and Reach:=

How to conduct the test
media type="youtube" key="-Urg0Ymha34" height="315" width="420" || The following are national norms for 16 to 19 year olds.
 * * The athlete warm up for 10 minutes.
 * The assistant will secure the ruler to the box top with the tape so that the front edge of the box lines up with the 15cm (6 inches) mark on the ruler and the zero end of the ruler points towards the athlete.
 * The athlete will sit on the floor with their legs fully extended with the bottom of their bare feet against the box
 * The athlete places one hand on top of the other, slowly bends forward and reaches along the top of the ruler as far as possible holding the stretch for two seconds
 * The assistant records the distance reached by the athlete’s finger tips (cm)
 * The athlete performs the test three times
 * The assistant calculates and records the average of the three distances and uses this value to assess the athlete’s performance
 * Gender || Excellent || Above average || Average || Below average || Poor ||
 * Male || >14 || 11 - 14 || 7 - 10 || 4 - 6 || <4 ||
 * Female || >15 || 12 - 15 || 7 - 11 || 4 - 6 || <4 ||

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 flexibility.

Target Group
This test is suitable for active individuals but not for those where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability
Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the results and therefore the test reliability.

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 physical development.

Advantages

 * Minimal equipment required
 * Simple to set up and conduct
 * Can be conducted almost anywhere

Disadvantages

 * Specialist equipment required
 * Assistant required to administer the test