Reliability and validity of the V-sit-and-reach and Toe-touch Tests in preschoolers / Reliability and Validity of the V-Sit-and-Reach and Toe-Touch Tests in Preschoolers

Authors

  • Pérez-Vigo, C Doctor. Departamento de Didácticas Especiales, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y el Deporte, Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra (Spain)
  • Sanchez-Lastra M.A. Doctorando en Educación, Deporte y Salud. Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y el Deporte, Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra (Spain) misanchez@uvigo.es
  • Martínez-de-Quel O. Departamento de Didáctica de las Lenguas, Artes y Educación Física. Facultad de Educación, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain)
  • Ayan, C. Profesor titular en el Departamento de Didácticas Especiales, Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación y el Deporte, Universidad de Vigo, Pontevedra. Well-Move Research Group. IIS Galicia Sur (Spain)

Keywords:

Psychometric properties; Flexibility; Children; Assessment

Abstract

This psychometric study aimed at assessing the test-retest reliability and criterion-related validity of the V-Sit and Reach (VS) and Toe-Touch (TT) tests when performed by preschoolers. Out of an initial sample of 158 participants 132 performed the tests on three occasions with a week interval. Construct validity was assessed by means of the passive straight leg raise (PSLR) test. Both tests showed excellent reliability (ICC=0.91-0.93 for the VS; ICC=0.93-0.97 for the TT). Statistically significant correlations (p<0.05) were observed between both tests and the PSLR test for all of the groups that were analyzed, except for the TT in the case of three-year old group. In conclusion, these findings indicate that both the VS and the TT are reliable tests that show moderate criterion-related validity for assessing lower-body flexibility in preschoolers. The VS may be a preferable test over the TT.

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Published

2022-02-03

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 88 (2022): Vol. 22, No. 88, December / December 2022

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