V.9.3. Measurement and testing speed coordination
The suitable tests measure the accuracy of the movements implemented by the regulation of the nervous system.
These include:
1. Computerized tests: 2 hand coordination (Liener, K. & Raatz, J.)
Measuring range: the test examines the visuomotor ability (eye-hand, hand-hand coordination). It focuses on two abilities: the sensorimotor coordination between the eye and hand and the left and right hand coordination. The test analyses the motor response speed, accuracy and coordination of the hands during small precise movements.
2. B19 double labyrinth test (Bonnardel, R.)
Measuring range: the test measures the hand-eye coordination ability during a pre-set speed test. It analyzes the motor response speed, accuracy and hand coordination.
During the test, the participant has to follow circles on the line with two control buttons. The left button controls the left circle, the right button the right circle. They have to ensure that the circles don’t touch the corners of the track.
More of the test: http://schuhfried.com/viennatestsystem10/test-test-sets/all-tests-from-a-z/test/b19-double-labyrinth-test/
3. SMK sensomotor coordination (Bauer, H. Guttmann, G. Leodolter, M&Leodolter, U.)
Measurement range: the test measures the eye-hand, hand-hand and eye-hand-leg coordination. The necessary time to the individual’s coordination is determined by the received information and the feedback. The test examines two dimensions: the anticipation coordination ability and the reactive coordination ability.
More of the test: http:/www.schuhfried.com/viennatestsystem10/tests-test-sets/all-tests-from-a-z/
4. Point tracking test:
Tools: computer and special computer program.
Implementation: in front of the subject, a moving dot appears on the screen which changes its direction or speed or both according to the predetermined method set out in the program. The test subject has to follow the dot with a movable arrow (using a mouse).
Rating: the computer evaluates the amount of time when the relation between the arrow and the dot is interrupted.
5. Page test (Eurofit test):
“On an adjustable table two circles are drawn by a felt tip pen or chalk, 20 cm in diameter. The center point of the two circles is 80 cm apart and the center point between the two circles is marked (by a 10x20 cm rectangle, as originally described). The subject is positioned comfortably, with legs set apart a little, with his less skillful hand placed centered between the two circles at the height of the abdomen and the other hand in the circle on the same side. At “ready, set go” he should touch each circle alternately back and forth 25 times as quickly as possible. The hand placed in the middle cannot move. The touches are counted aloud by a testing person (in cycles, i.e. 1 back and forth touch). The subject can try the test, plus 2 valid attempts can be made, the better result counts. A rest must be given between the two tries. Rating: at least tenth of a second accuracy, in seconds.”
Further reading, interests:
6. Sport stacking, in Hungarian Sport Poha-Rak
Bob Fox invented the Speed Stacks (Sport Poha-Rak) in the 1980s but it spread internationally in 1998, when he was invited to hold a lecture in Texas.
Further reading, interests:
(http://www.speedstacks.com/instructors/resources/history/)
In Hungary it is a relatively new skill-development program which can be performed well individually or in a team. Its goal is to stack and organize special plastic cups in order, in the shortest possible time. The participants build different pyramids in a predetermined order in competition with time or other participants. The pyramids consist of three, six or ten cups.
Further reading, interests:
(http://speedstacks.ucoz.hu/Referencia/Speed_Stacks_cikk_TF_2011.pdf).
The program is independent from abilities and training and keeps the participants fit physically and mentally. The alternate use of both hands improves the connection between the brain hemispheres and crossing the center line builds new connections (bridges) between the brain cells. Like all sports, its primary goal is to develop a healthy and well-rounded personality. “The Speed Stack is a movement activity that combines fast movement and quick thinking therefore improves the speed coordination ability. It helps the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills and effectively improves the hand-eye joint movement (Murray and colleagues, 2004: Hart and colleagues, 2006).”
Source: (http://speedstacks.ucoz.hu/Referencia/Speed_Stacks_cikk_TF_2011.pdf).
Video materials:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TDYEZaYBuw
http://youtube.com/watch?v=-3rVwB8Nsro
music and rhythm (video material):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmSbXsFE318
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ylaOg_UO_A
The advantages of the device:
- Provides fun, making lessons more colorful (family activities, recreational sports, team building, recreation);
- Stimulates the brain by activating the right and left hemisphere , develops bilateral thinking;
- Increases the efficiency of the nervous and motor systems;
- Develops and improves the hand and eye coordination;
- Enhances mental and physical fitness;
- Can be practiced competitively (single, double, team);
- The individual progress is clearly measurable;
- The possibility of integrated participation of disabled people;
- Helps to learn writing skills with the practice of fine motor skills at 3-10 years. Improves the technique of pencil holding. Develops flexible muscle operation of the fingers.
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Picture source:http://www.sikerado.hu/magyarorszagon/2012/11/10Sport_Poharak_Vilagnap