Squats Test

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider factors influencing the results.

Objective

This test aims to monitor the development of the athlete's leg strength.

Required Resources

To conduct this test, you will require:

A chair or box that makes the athlete's knees bend at right angles when they are sitting
Assistant

How to conduct the test

This test requires the athlete to complete as many squats as possible with no rest.

The athlete warms up for 10 minutes
The athlete stands in front of a chair, facing away from it, with their feet shoulder-width apart
The athlete squats down, lightly touching the chair with their backside before standing back up and repeats this sequence of movements until they are unable to continue
The assistant counts and records the number of completed squats

Assessment

The following normative data is available for this test.

The following tables provide normative data for adults - source unknown.

Male

Age	18-25	26-35	36-45	46-55	56-65	65+
Excellent	>49	>45	>41	>35	>31	>28
Good	44-49	40-45	35-41	29-35	25-31	22-28
Above average	39-43	35-39	30-34	25-38	21-24	19-21
Average	35-38	31-34	27-29	22-24	17-20	15-18
Below Average	31-34	29-30	23-26	18-21	13-16	11-14
Poor	25-30	22-28	17-22	13-17	9-12	7-10
Very Poor	<25	<22	<17	<9	<9	<7

Female

Age	18-25	26-35	36-45	46-55	56-65	65+
Excellent	>43	>39	>33	>27	>24	>23
Good	37-43	33-39	27-33	22-27	18-24	17-23
Above average	33-36	29-32	23-26	18-21	13-17	14-16
Average	29-32	25-28	19-22	14-17	10-12	11-13
Below Average	25-28	21-24	15-18	10-13	7-9	5-10
Poor	18-24	13-20	7-14	5-9	3-6	2-4
Very Poor	<18	<20	<7	<5	<3	<2

For evaluating the athlete's leg strength, select the age group and gender, enter the number of squats and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Age

Gender

Number of Squats

Assessment -

Analysis

Analysis of the test result compares it with the athlete's previous results for this test. It is expected that the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's leg strength with appropriate training between each test.

Target Group

This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Test reliability refers to how a test is consistent and stable in measuring its intended measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test. The following link provides various factors influencing the results and test reliability.

Validity

Test validity refers to the degree to which the test measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions based on test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor training on the athlete's physical development.

Advantages

Minimal equipment required
Simple to set up and conduct
It can be conducted almost anywhere

Disadvantages

Specific facilities required
Assistant required to administer the test

Page Reference

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MACKENZIE, B. (2005) Squats Test [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/squatest.htm [Accessed