body height and weight
when is the right time to measure?
2 to 4 times in a year but it depends on the age and the growth rate of athletes. When the athlete is younger, his/her body experiences more changes and more testing is needed. When the athlete is older, the body experiences less changes and as a result less testing is needed.
equipment
Digital Scale with height rod/ health O meter professional scales.
purpose
To follow and analyze the process of growth and physical development of an athlete.
procedure
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Equipment should be placed on a flat surface.
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Measurement of the body weight and body height should be done in the morning.
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Test is administered by a responsible person.
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The athlete should stand in the center of the equipment and the weight should be distributed on both feet.
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During the measurement athletes must reduce the movement.
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During measurement the body height, athletes must stand with foot together and arms should be hanging by the side. The sight forward.
