When & Where

The Back Saver Sit & Reach will be held on Tuesday 7/13 & 7/27 in the Instructional BLDG, Room 212 @ 8:45AM. :-)


REMINDER: Please wear clean socks to class, as we will be taking off our shoes to do this assessment.
Thank You

Validity & Reliability

Validity
The Back-Saver Sit & Reach test has been proven to provide extremely consistent scores according to The Cooper Institute, when done under standardized conditions. NASPE supports this test to be an accurate measure of hamstring flexibility and as a way to detect any asymmentry in hamstring flexibility.

Reliability
All of the boxes used in the test were the same size and followed the standards of the test (12 inches in height). Also, the ruler must be placed on top of the box with the 9 inch mark parallel to the face of the box against which the student's foot will rest. Students must warm up their hamstrings thoroughly, and then engage in an appropriate stretching routine before taking the test. Also, students must follow all directions to properly take the test.

How did our class do?

HEALTHY ZONE
Boys=11/11 Girls=7/7

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Boys=0/11 Girls=0/7

(Right and Left Leg scores considered)

Average
Boys:
1st TIME (Left): 10.77 (Right): 11.04
2nd TIME (Left): 10.97 (Right): 11.09

Girls:
1st TIME (Left): 12 (Right): 12
2nd TIME (Left): 12 (Right): 12

Standard Deviation
Boys:
1st TIME (Left): 1.47 (Right): 1.29
2nd TIME (Left): 1.38 (Right): 1.11

Girls:
1st TIME (Left): 0 (Right): 0
2nd TIME (Left): 0 (Right): 0

Range
Boys:
1st TIME (Left): 4 (Right): 3.5
2nd TIME (Left): 4 (Right): 3

Girls:
1st TIME (Left): 0 (Right): 0
2nd TIME (Left): 0 (Right): 0


The entire class scored in the Healthy Zone on both the first and second trials of the assessment, with the girls scoring just slightly higher than the boys.

Preparation for the test...

We have prepared to administer the assessment by using boxes of all the same size (12in high). A ruler is attached to the top of the box, with the 9in. mark at the edge of the box. The "0" hangs off the box, and the "12" end lays in the middle of the box.

*Prepare-Improve-Maintain*

How will we prepare for this assessment?
Everyday in class, we will emphasize stretching our hamstrings during our warm-up/stretching exercises. Students will be encouraged to do these stretches at home, as well, keeping in mind that we run the assessment twice a year.

How can we improve our results?
Practice makes perfect! We will continue to work on flexibility of our hamstrings, and encourage suggestions from the students for exercises to do so. The more we work on this, the better we will get (and more flexible). We will also set goals for ourselves so that we have something to strive for.

How can we maintain our hamstring flexibilty.
On a regular basis, students will be asked why hamstring flexibility may be important to our everyday lives and involvement in sports. As they students learn to realize the importance, we will develop more exercises that will be beneficial and perform them on a regular basis.


***One stretch that students can do to work on their hamstring flexibility is done by sitting on the floor with their legs straight out in front of them, hips square. Using a static stretch technique, bend at the waist with arms straight out in front and reaching for your toes. DO NOT BOUNNCE! Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Do this stretch on a daily basis to improve/maintain hamstring flexibility***

What is the Evaluation Criteria?

Boys age 17+: 8in. or more = Healthy Zone
Less than 8in. = Needs Improvement

Girls age 17+: 12in. or more = Healthy Zone
Less than 12in. = Needs Improvement