A review of studies using the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK)

Iivonen, Susanna; Sääkslahti, Arja; Laukkanen, Arto

doi:10.5507/euj.2015.006

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“…The typical error of measurement and CV% decreased as the number of trials increased, which revealed better reliability of the coordination tests. Similar results were found for the reliability scores in the coordination test for children (KTK test) in a similar age group; the reliability coefficients ranged from 0.60-0.99 and Cronbach's alpha was 0.95 (12). Moreover, Zuvela, Bozanic and Miletic (32) showed that the fundamental movement skills (FMS) -POLYGON is a reliable, valid instrument for 8-year-old children.…”

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The Influence of Familiarization on Physical Fitness Test Results in Primary School-Aged Children

Vrbik¹,

Sporiš

Štefan

et al. 2017

Pediatric Exercise Science

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Polygon backward and polygon with turn performance may be a practical, reliable method to assess coordination in primary school-aged children. However, completion of at least 3 practice sessions is suggested for participants to obtain a stable score. In addition, both jump tests are feasible for assessing skill-related fitness in young children, although the scientific reliability of the two tests should be questioned and the tests should be tailored to fit the age group of the children.

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The Influence of Familiarization on Physical Fitness Test Results in Primary School-Aged Children

Vrbik¹,

Sporiš

Štefan

et al. 2017

Pediatric Exercise Science

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“…On the one hand, research suggests that TGMD-3 is a sports-centric test that uses quality evaluations of LM skills and BS, but lacks balance skills [13]. On the other hand, research suggests that KTK is a non-sports specific assessment tool [13,46] focusing on result-based evaluation of balance and motor skills, but lacks BS. Hence, although these two assessment tools complement each other, an assessment tool should ideally include a whole range of fundamental movement skills, i.e., balance skills, LM skills, and BS.…”

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“…Finally, the sum of these latter scores yielded the total sum score for the KTK test. The raw score was used in the present analysis, as recommended [46,47]. The KTK assessment tool is considered to be highly reliable internationally, most likely because it is result-based, with the test-retest reliability coefficient of the total score being 0.97 and the subtests ranging between 0.80 and 0.96 [44].…”

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Individual, Family, and Environmental Correlates of Motor Competence in Young Children: Regression Model Analysis of Data Obtained from Two Motor Tests

Niemistö

Finni

Cantell

et al. 2020

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Physical activity and motor competence (MC) have been considered to be closely related and prevent childhood obesity. The aim of the study was two-fold: to examine MC measured with two different tools in relation to individual, family, and environmental correlates and to investigate gender differences in MC. The Test of Gross Motor Development-Third Edition (TGMD-3) was administered to three- to seven-year-old children (n = 945), while the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK) was also used for five- to seven-year-old children (n = 444). The parent questionnaire (n = 936) included questions about individual (e.g., participation in organized sports), family (e.g., parents’ education level), and environmental (e.g., access to sports facilities) correlates. The children’s temperament was assessed using the Colorado Childhood Temperament Inventory (CCTI) questionnaire. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and linear mixed-effects regression models. The regression models explained 57% and 38% of the variance in TGMD-3 and KTK, respectively. Individual correlates, including older age, more frequent participation in sports, and specific temperament traits of activity and attention span-persistence, were the strongest predictors for better MC. Small gender differences were found in both assessment tools, albeit in a different manner. In conclusion, socioecological correlates of MC in young children are multidimensional, and individual correlates appear to be the most important predictors of MC. Importantly, the correlates can differ according to the MC assessment tools.

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“…Most of the studies assessing the coordination of young athletes used the KTK, a valid test aimed at determining the gross motor coordination in school-aged children [152][153][154]. The ESA team has considered a new test, the "Crunning Test", to assess coordination and various other skill-related components of physical fitness.…”

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Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program

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High levels of physical fitness (PF) can positively affect both health and cognitive function, thus monitoring its levels in youth can help increase health and quality of life in adult populations later on. This systematic review aims to identify PF field-based tests used in young European populations practicing sport to find tools that are adequate for the considered target involving a new battery within the Enriched Sport Activities (ESA) project. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was followed. In the 83 identified articles, the main tests used were: vertical/horizontal jumps (for muscular strength/power); push-ups, running at maximum effort, sit-ups (for muscular strength/endurance); multistage non-intermittent and intermittent tests (for aerobic endurance); sit and reach (for flexibility); sprinting and agility T-tests (for speed and agility, respectively); 10 × 5 m shuttle run (SR) (for both speed and agility). Few studies assessed coordination, reaction time, power, and balance. Although the selected tests are widely used and validated, they do not determine all PF aspects and do not reflect sport-specific features. A final decision was made for the inclusion of the following tests: standing broad jump, seated medicine ball throw, 20 m SR test, 30 m sprint, Illinois test, and a new test, i.e., the crunning test, to assess different skill-related components at once. The use of this combination of tests allows for the assessment of all PF components and can help planning effective training programs and cultivate sporting talent.

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A review of studies using the Körperkoordinationstest für Kinder (KTK)

Cited by 47 publications

References 42 publications

The Influence of Familiarization on Physical Fitness Test Results in Primary School-Aged Children

The Influence of Familiarization on Physical Fitness Test Results in Primary School-Aged Children

Individual, Family, and Environmental Correlates of Motor Competence in Young Children: Regression Model Analysis of Data Obtained from Two Motor Tests

Field-Based Tests for the Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents Practicing Sport: A Systematic Review within the ESA Program

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