Construction and standardization of a physical and physiological fitness test battery for students of colleges of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v70.116885Keywords:
physical tests, artificial intelligence, female students, physical education, sports sciences.Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to construct and standardize a physical and physiological fitness test battery specifically designed for students of Colleges of Physical Education and Sport Sciences in the Arab region, thereby addressing a gap in local assessment tools.
Methodology: A multi-stage research methodology was employed, beginning with the nomination of a set of preliminary tests and the validation of their content by 16 experts. Subsequently, the psychometric properties of the approved tests (discriminant validity, reliability, and objectivity) were verified using a construction sample of 30 students. Finally, the definitive battery was administered to a standardization sample of 490 students to establish normative performance standards using Z-scores and T-scores.
Results: The results showed that the selected tests possessed high psychometric properties. They revealed significant variability in the students' physical and physiological fitness levels, confirming the need for a precise measurement tool. Performance norms were successfully established for components such as explosive power, flexibility, muscular endurance, and speed, in addition to vital physiological indicators.
Discussion and Conclusions: This test battery serves as a powerful diagnostic tool that contributes to an objective understanding of students' physical capabilities. It provides educators with a practical framework to identify strengths and weaknesses and to design more effective, individualized training programs. It is recommended that these norms be used as a primary reference for student assessment and guidance, thereby enhancing the quality of sports education and professional readiness in the region.
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