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Stevens, Christopher John; Dascombe, Ben James – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2015
Sports performance testing is one of the most common and important measures used in sport science. Performance testing protocols must have high reliability to ensure any changes are not due to measurement error or inter-individual differences. High validity is also important to ensure test performance reflects true performance. Time-trial…
Descriptors: Athletics, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Testing
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Power, Allan; Faught, Brent E.; Przysucha, Eryk; McPherson, Moira; Montelpare, William – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2012
In this study the authors examine the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the Repeat Ice Skating Test (RIST). This was an on-ice field anaerobic test that measured average peak power and was validated with 3 anaerobic lab tests: (a) vertical jump, (b) the Margaria-Kalamen stair test, and (c) the Wingate Anaerobic Test. The…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Test Validity, Foreign Countries, Validity
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Mahar, Matthew T.; Rowe, David A. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2008
Accurate measures of youth fitness are needed by researchers and practitioners. Evidence of validity and reliability are essential before results of youth fitness tests can be used to make sound decisions. This article describes a three-stage paradigm for validation research and provides guidance for conducting and understanding norm-referenced…
Descriptors: Test Reliability, Test Validity, Guidelines, Physical Education Teachers