Table 1 Description of all physical fitness test items [18–20] and the respective motor ability (in parentheses)
Fitness test item | Fitness test description | Score |
|---|---|---|
star coordination run (agility) | - minimal time needed to run from the center to the edge and back of a star with 4 spikes | s |
9-min run (endurance) | - maximal distance achieved during 9 minutes | m |
stand-and-reach (flexibility) | - maximal reach while standing with extended knees | cm |
50-m sprint (speed) | - minimal time needed on a 50-m run | s |
Triple hop (lower-extremity strength) | - maximal horizontal jump distance | m |
1-kg ball push (upper-extremity strength) | - maximal pushing distance | m |