Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
18
Chapters
197
Notes
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance
Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams
Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams
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Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL

Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance

Unlock The 4 Pillars Of Fitness Measurement: Specificity, Accuracy, Reliability, Validity

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629 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024

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When you're measuring someone's fitness levels, it's like cooking a perfect pizza - you need the right ingredients! These ingredients or factors are:

  • Specificity
  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Validity

Let's take a deep dive!

i Specificity ๐Ÿš€

  • In Simple Terms: Does the test match the sport's requirements?
  • Volleyball Scenario: It’s like asking a fish how well it can climb a tree! When testing a volleyball player, just checking how high they can jump once isn’t enough.
    • ๐ŸŽˆ For instance: In a volleyball match, players don’t just jump once! They repeatedly jump to block or spike the ball.
    • Ideal Test: Measure (a) how high they jump in one go and (b) if they can maintain that jump height over repeated jumps.

ii Accuracy ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • In Simple Terms: Is your measuring tool giving the correct info?
  • Real-World Example: We all have that one friend whose bathroom scale always shows them 5 pounds lighter. ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's fun, but not accurate! We need to make sure our tools (like weighing scales) are well-maintained and working correctly.

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Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL

Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance

Unlock The 4 Pillars Of Fitness Measurement: Specificity, Accuracy, Reliability, Validity

Word Count Emoji
629 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

When you're measuring someone's fitness levels, it's like cooking a perfect pizza - you need the right ingredients! These ingredients or factors are:

  • Specificity
  • Accuracy
  • Reliability
  • Validity

Let's take a deep dive!

i Specificity ๐Ÿš€

  • In Simple Terms: Does the test match the sport's requirements?
  • Volleyball Scenario: It’s like asking a fish how well it can climb a tree! When testing a volleyball player, just checking how high they can jump once isn’t enough.
    • ๐ŸŽˆ For instance: In a volleyball match, players don’t just jump once! They repeatedly jump to block or spike the ball.
    • Ideal Test: Measure (a) how high they jump in one go and (b) if they can maintain that jump height over repeated jumps.

ii Accuracy ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • In Simple Terms: Is your measuring tool giving the correct info?
  • Real-World Example: We all have that one friend whose bathroom scale always shows them 5 pounds lighter. ๐Ÿ˜‚ It's fun, but not accurate! We need to make sure our tools (like weighing scales) are well-maintained and working correctly.

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