Validity of the Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) in Martial Art Athletes - Research Article

Sep 15, 2026

The study examines dynamic balance as a key determinant of martial arts performance and investigates the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) as a tool for assessing dynamic postural stability. The mSEBT is designed to measure range of motion across eight directions and to reflect normalized reach distance as an index of lower-limb dynamic control. Rasch analysis is used to evaluate validity and reliability. Results support that the mSEBT provides a valid and reliable measurement for martial arts athletes, based on the longest time (LT) test procedure.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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Introduction

Dynamic balance in martial arts

Balance training and performance

Methods

Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT)

Participants and Rasch analysis

Results and Discussion

Validity and reliability of mSEBT

Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES), Vol. 23 (issue 4), Art 103, pp. 817-823, April 2023 ® online ISSN: 2247-806X; p-ISSN: 2247 – 8051; ISSN-L = 2247-8051 © JPES Original Article Validity of the modified star excursion balance test (mSEBT) in martial art athletes ARIDHOTUL HAQIYAH 1, KADEK HERI SANJAYA2, DANI NUR RIYADI3, WAHYU DWI LESTARI4, WYKE KUSMASARI5, JOHANSYAH LUBIS6, YULINGGA NANDA HANIEF7 1 Physical Education Health and Recreation Department, Universitas Islam 45, Bekasi, INDONESIA 1,2,3,4,5 Research Centre for Smart Mechatronics, Research Organization for Electronics and Informatics, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bandung, INDONESIA 4,3 Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Surabaya, INDONESIA 5, Industrial Engineering Department, Universitas Serang Raya, INDONESIA 6 Physical Education Department, Postgraduate, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, INDONESIA 7 Sports Coaching Education Department, Universitas Negeri Malang, INDONESIA Published online: April 30, 2023 (Accepted for publication April 15, 2023) DOI:10.7752/jpes.2023.04103 Abstract The study highlights that dynamic balance is a critical element in martial arts, and it is essential for every martial arts athlete to have quick and powerful movements that require precise body control. The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a dynamic balance test that measures the ability to maintain balance while reaching in multiple directions, the normalized reach distance values of the SEBT can be used as an index of dynamic postural control and to evaluate the dynamic balance of lower limbs in 8 selective directions to determine potential risk of injury. The study aimed to validate the modified star excursion balance test (mSEBT) . The modified star excursion balance test (mSEBT) in this research is a widely used tool to assess dynamic postural stability in athletes. It involves performing the range of motion in eight different directions based on time. The participants included 68 undergraduate students in the physical education, sport, and recreation study program at Universitas Islam 45, Indonesia (age: M=20. 11, SD=0.38) . Rasch analysis was utilized to evaluate the validity and reliability of the the modified star excursion balance test (mSEBT) and correlation was to hypothesis analysis. The results confirm that the mSEBT is valid and reliable measure for both test. In conclusions, martial arts athletes must possess the ability to maintain dynamic balance for an extended period of time, and the mSEBT can be used as a measuring tool to determine the ability to maintain dynamic balance in martial arts athletes with the mSEBT Based on Longest Time (LT) test procedure. Keyword: The modified star excursion balance test (mSEBT), Martial arts, Dynamic balance, Rasch analysis. Introduction Physical fitness is an essential aspect of an athlete's life. It is not just about building muscles or improving endurance, but also about maintaining balance in all aspects of fitness. Balance training is often overlooked, but it plays a crucial role in an athlete's performance (Saputra et al., 2022) . Balance exercises can help improve coordination, ease of movement, and stability when participating in sports. Balance training is a widely recognized form of training in various sports that aims to enhance postural control. Research suggests that the benefits of balance training can extend beyond postural control and improve other physical fitness measures, including muscle strength and jump performance (Gebel et al., 2020) . Dynamic balance is a critical element in martial arts, and it is essential for every martial arts athlete to have quick and powerful movements that require precise body control (Li & Shu, 2022) . Postural stability can be affected by disturbances such as body mass index (BMI) (Handayani et al., 2022; Lubis et al., 2021), which isnot ideal. The center of g

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) in this study?

To validate whether the mSEBT can measure dynamic postural stability and dynamic balance in martial arts athletes using eight-direction reach tasks.

How was validity and reliability of the mSEBT evaluated?

Rasch analysis was applied to assess the validity and reliability of the modified SEBT measurements.

What do the study findings conclude about mSEBT for martial arts athletes?

The mSEBT is confirmed as a valid and reliable measure, and it can be used to assess athletes’ dynamic balance based on the longest time (LT) test procedure.

Sep 15, 2026

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