Walking Backwards task

The Walking Backwards task (Rückwärts Balancieren) from the Body Coordination Test for Children (Korperkoordinationstest für Kinder) assesses balancing ability. Children are asked to walk backwards on three different balance beams. They start with a forwards practice, after which they have to walk backwards twice.

All beams were 3m in length and 5cm in height, but had a different width (i.e., 6 cm, 4.5 cm, 3 cm). For each trial, we recorded the time needed to perform the trial and number of correct steps (maximum of 8 steps). Scoring ended once a child fell or touched the floor.

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  • Generation R

  • 9-10 years
  •   C
    8.7 - 12.5 years   From 2012-01-01 to 2016-12-31

    Mode of collection MeasurementsAndTests    Behavioral/cognitive task
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Walking Backwards task (Rückwärts Balancieren)
    Measure name Backward balance
    References
    Kiphard, E. J., & Schilling, F. (1974). Körperkoordinationstest Für Kinder: KTK. Beltz Test Gmbh. // Kiphard, E. J., & Schilling, F. (2007). Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder KTK. Manual. 2. Überarbeitete und ergänzte Auflage. Göttingen: Beltz Test.
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