Comparative Study of Stationary Stand Type and Mobile Seated Type Tests for Visual-Motor Coordination Assessment in National Fitness 100

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the traditional stationary stand type (T-wall) test and the newly developed mobile seated type (Touch pods) test for visual-motor coordination assessment, and to propose a new method for the evaluation of coordination in the National Fitness 100 for adolescents. METHODS A total of 99 adolescents, with an average age of 12.8 years, participated in this study. They were assessed for visual-motor coordination using two types of test tools (T-wall, Touch pods). The correlations between the two tools were examined to verify their reliability. An estimation formula, which applied test equivalency, was derived to apply the results of the Touch pods test to the evaluation standards of the National Fitness 100. RESULTS A significant correlation was observed between the two test tools (r=0.527). When the estimation formula that applies test equivalency was used to apply the results of the two tests to the evaluation standards of the National Fitness 100, the age-grade classification and annual grade ratio appeared to be similar. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that the newly developed mobile seated test can be considered a reliable tool for measuring visual-motor coordination compared to the traditional stationary stand-type test, as well as a valid tool that can be applied to National Fitness 100 evaluation. However, further research is required to determine their general application.