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Sitting Height
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description / procedure: Sitting height gives a measure of the length of the trunk. It is a measurement of the distance from the highest point on the head to the base sitting surface. The subject sits with both feet on the floor, the lower back and shoulders against the wall, looking straight ahead. Distance can be measured from the floor, and the height of the box measured and subtracted from the total distance.
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equipment required: stadiometer or ruler placed against a wall, box or chair.
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reliability: Height measurement can vary throughout the day, being higher in the morning, so should be measured at a consistent time of day.
advantages: low costs, quick test
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other comments: Upper body length or proportionally long legs is an important attribute for many sports.
Related Pages
- see also standing height
- other Anthropometric Measures
