Quinometrica Assessment Instruments for Motor Skills Evaluation

Quinometrica Assessment Instruments

Observation and Evaluation of Motor Patterns (McClenagham and Gallahue)

Catching a Ball

• Initial Stage:
  • The thumbs remain facing each other.
  • The hands attempt to catch the ball with a simultaneous but poorly coordinated grasp.
  • The palms are turned up.
  • The fingers are stretched and strained.
  • Hands are not effectively used to intercept the ball.
  • Arms remain relaxed at the sides or outstretched in front of the body.
  • Gives up arm movement upon contact to absorb the force of the ball.
• Intermediate Stage:
  • The hands take the ball with a simultaneous and well-coordinated catch.
  • The fingers make more effective pressure.
  • The hands are facing each other with thumbs up.
  • The arms are adapted to the path of the ball.
  • The elbows are kept to the side, bent around 90 degrees.
• Mature Stage:
  • The arms catch the ball even if the initial contact attempt with the hands fails.
  • Arms extend in front of the body.
  • There is minimal grasping until the moment of contact.
  • The grasp is similar to the action of dragging the whole arm.
  • Attempts to catch with the whole body.

Arm Movements (Reaction of Rejection)

• The reaction of rejection is observed when the child closes their eyes upon contact with the ball.
• May exhibit a marked reaction, such as shaking their head or covering their face with their hands.
• May also nod.

Hamm-Marburg Test of Infant Body Coordination

Detects body coordination problems in children aged 5 to 14 years. Evaluation includes the sum of errors, amplitude, and precision. Produces a specific motor ratio and a global one.

• Walking backward on balance beams of various widths (6, 5, 4, and 3 cm).
• Jumping on blocks of foam rubber with one leg on increasing heights.
• Displacement on supports (20").
• Jumping sideways on a line on the floor (15").

Arheim-Sinclair Diagnostic Test of Driving Ability

Serves to identify individuals in need of special attention regarding their motor skills. The test consists of:

• Speed
• Threading beads
• Scrimmage accounts
• Horizontal jump
• Precision throws
• Flexibility
• Accuracy changes
• Position changes (agility)
• Static equilibrium
• Agility run
• Push-ups

Fleisman Basic Battery of Physical Fitness

Designed for teenagers (12-18 years) onwards. This test consists of 10 compulsory and 4 elective components:

• Static and dynamic flexibility
• Agility
• Explosive force of the upper limbs
• Grip strength (manual dynamometry)
• Barbell strong traction
• Abdominal strength
• Agility (jump rope)
• Endurance (600 yards)
• Static equilibrium
• Speed race (50 yards)
• Leg extensor power (horizontal jump)