balance test

Balance – is the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving. 

Stork Balance Stand Test

Purpose: To assess the ability to balance on the ball of the foot.

Equipment:

1.                  flat, non-slip surface

2.                 stopwatch

Procedure

For the Student:

a.      Remove the shoes and place the hands on the hips

b.      Position the non-supporting foot against the inside knee of the supporting leg.

c.       Raise the heel to balance on the ball of the foot.

For the Tester:

a.      The student is given one minute to practice the balance.

b.      The stopwatch is started as the heel is raised from the floor.

c.       The stopwatch is stopped if any of the follow occur:

·         the hand(s) come off the hips

·         the supporting foot swivels or moves (hops) in any direction

·         the non-supporting foot loses contact with the knee.

·         the heel of the supporting foot touches the floor.

Scoring – Record the time in nearest seconds.