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Core Strength

The Core Muscle Strength & Stability Test assesses the development of abdominal and lower back muscles through a series of stages involving various positions held for specified durations. Required resources include a flat surface, mat, stopwatch, and an assistant to guide the athlete. The test's reliability and validity depend on strict adherence to procedure and the individual's motivation, with advantages including no equipment needs and simplicity, while a disadvantage is the requirement for an assistant.

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Core Strength

The Core Muscle Strength & Stability Test assesses the development of abdominal and lower back muscles through a series of stages involving various positions held for specified durations. Required resources include a flat surface, mat, stopwatch, and an assistant to guide the athlete. The test's reliability and validity depend on strict adherence to procedure and the individual's motivation, with advantages including no equipment needs and simplicity, while a disadvantage is the requirement for an assistant.

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CORE STRENGTH AND STABILITY TEST

The objective of the Core Muscle Strength & Stability Test is to monitor the development of the student’s
abdominal and lower back muscles.
Required Resources

To conduct this test, you will require:

• Flat non-slip surface


• Mat
• Stopwatch
• Assistant

How to conduct the test

The assistant is responsible for instructing the athlete as to the position to assume at the appropriate stage.
Throughout the test, the back, neck and head should be maintained in the posture as per figure below. If the
athlete is unable to hold this position, then the test is to be stopped.

Stage 1

• The student warms up for 10 minutes


• The student, using the mat to support their elbows and arms, assumes
the Start Position
• Once the student is in the correct position the assistant starts the stopwatch
• The student is to hold this position for 60 seconds

Stage 2

• The student lifts their right arm off the ground and extends it out in front of
them parallel with the ground
• The student is to hold this position for 15 seconds

Stage 3

• The student returns to the Start Position, lifts the left arm off the ground
and extends it out in front of them parallel with the ground
• The student is to hold this position for 15 seconds
Stage 4

• The student returns to the Start Position, lifts the right leg off the ground
and extends it out behind them parallel with the ground
• The student is to hold this position for 15 seconds

Stage 5

• The student returns to the Start Position, lifts the left leg off the ground and
extends it out behind them parallel with the ground
• The student is to hold this position for 15 seconds.

Stage 6

• The student returns to the Start Position, lifts the left leg and right arm off
the ground and extends them out parallel with the ground
• The student is to hold this position for 15 seconds

Stage 7

• The student returns to the Start Position, lifts the right leg and left arm off
the ground and extends them out parallel with the ground
• The student is to hold this position for 15 seconds

Stage 8

• The student returns to the Start Position


• The student is to hold this position for 30 seconds

Stage 9

• End of test

The assistant records the stage at which the student is unable to maintain the correct body position or is unable to
continue with the test.
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 measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which
inferences, conclusions, and decisions made based on test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a
means to monitor the effect of training on the student physical development.

Advantages

• No equipment required
• Simple to set up and conduct
• Can be conducted almost anywhere

Disadvantages

• Needs assistant to administer the test

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