Motor Behavior

Psychometric Properties (Validity and Reliability) of the Body Coordination Test for Children (KTK), among 5-14 years children in Tehran City: Pilot Study

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 M.Sc. in Motor Development, Alzahra University, Tehran

2 Assistant Professor of Motor Behavior, Sport Science Research Institute

3 Assistant Professor of Motor Behavior, Alzahra University, Tehran

Abstract
The aim of the current research was to evaluate the psychometric properties aspects (validity and reliability) of the Body Coordination Test for Children (KTK) among children of Tehran city. The strategy and design of the research were descriptive and cross-sectional, respectively. Three hundred and eight children aged 5-14 years old (0/61 male) chosen from five main districts of the city using cluster sampling. Our research tool was the Body Coordination Test for Children (KTK). The confirmatory Factor analysis by using structural equation modeling (SEM), content, face and divergent validity, internal consistency, intra- inter-class and Pearson correlation coefficients and construct reliability statistical methods were used. Content Validity Index with final value of (0.91) was obtained. The internal consistency for the total KTK was) α=0.84) and shows in a range of (0.61 to 0.97) for four subscales with 10 age bands. In addition, the reliability of test-retest for the total KTK was (r= 0.95). The intra and inter-rater reliability coefficient the sum of subscales was 0.98, 0.97 respectively. In order to evaluate the construct validity, Kiphard’s one-factor design was confirmed using Confirmatory factor analysis. Correlation coefficients of the subtests were significant and positive with age. Finally, the values of construct reliability and divergent validity were (0.87) and (0.63), respectively. Considering the confirmation of the validity and reliability of the KTK, it can be used to evaluate the body coordination of children aged (5-14) in Tehran.

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Motor Behavior
Volume 11, Issue 38
Winter 2020
January 2020
Pages 71-96

  • Receive Date 10 June 2018
  • Revise Date 06 October 2018
  • Accept Date 20 October 2018

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