Test-Retest Reliability of the Closed Kinetic Chain upper Extremity Stability Test in Children Aged 7–10 Years

Güngörenler C. Y., TARSUSLU T.

Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, vol.29, no.3, pp.246-255, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 29 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/1091367x.2024.2443860
  • Journal Name: Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo, SportDiscus
  • Page Numbers: pp.246-255
  • Keywords: Closed kinetic chain, children, physical performance test, upper extremity
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the test–retest reliability of the Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability Test (CKCUEST) and modified-CKCUEST in children aged 7–10 years and to compare the two test versions within the same group. The study was completed with fifty-three children. Average, normalized, and power scores were obtained from the maximum number of touches in 15 × 3 s in the tests. Tests were repeated seven days apart for test–retest reliability. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC3,1), Standard Error of Measurement (SEM), Minimum Detectable Change (MDC) were tested total/by gender. Children’s opinions about the tests were questioned. The test–retest ICC3,1 values for CKCUEST were 0.96 for average score, 0.95 for normalized score, 0.97 for power score. For the modified-CKCUEST, test–retest reliabilities were 0.94, 0.92, 0.96, respectively. CKCUEST and modified-CKCUEST demonstrated excellent test–retest reliability for children aged 7–10 years. Participants stated that the modified-CKCUEST was more suitable as a test position.