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Metric Characteristics of Balance Tests for Preschool Children, Age 5-6

The aim of this study was to determine the metric characteristics of five motor tests for assessing balance. Sample included preschool children at the age 5-6. The study included 53 children, 34 boys and 19 girls from Zagreb, Croatia. Measuring instrument consisted of five different motor tests: Standing with one foot on the balance cube (MRJK), Standing on one leg longitudinally on the balance bench with open eyes (MRUO), Standing on one leg longitudinally on the balance bench with eyes closed (MRUZ), Standing on two legs across the balance bench with open eyes (MRPO) and Standing with two legs across the balance bench with eyes closed (MRPZ). Data of the tests were checked with descriptive statistics and metric characteristics of each test was proven: objectivity, sensitivity, reliability, homogeneity and validity. Results showed only one test Standing with one foot on the balance cube (MRJK) has satisfactory metric characteristic, and it is recommended for preschool teacher to use it when testing balance motor skill.

child ; measurements ; preschool teacher

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