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Physical Education · Ch 6 — Test, Measurement & Evaluation

Classification of Tests in Physical Education and Sports

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Classification of Tests in Physical Education and Sports

In sport, exercise and physical activity there are many different parameters of an athlete that need to be tested, and different tests measure different traits. Skill and physical-fitness tests alone cannot perfectly classify or validate a participant's ability, because other factors - anthropometric build, motivation and desire, concentration and focus - also affect the final performance. A variety of tests is therefore needed for a comprehensive assessment. …