“Eight foot up and go”
Purpose
This test helps to evaluate speed, agility and dynamic balance
Equipment required
A chair about 44 inch high, a stop watch, cone, marker, measuring tape, and an area without any hindrance.
Procedure
Keep a chair next to the wall and place the cone / marker 8 feet away in front of the chair. The participant is initially completely seated, hands resting on the knees and feet. Feet on the ground. On the command go stop watch is switched on and the participant starts walking (no running at all) as quickly as possible towards the cone, turns around and returns to the chair to sit down . Time is noted as he sit down on the chair. Two trials are given per participants.
