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Test and Measurement MODULE-4
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences

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TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS

Read the conversation between the student and teacher. Note
Student- Good Morning Sir.

Teacher- Good Morning Rohan.
Student- What is going on Sir?

Teacher- I am measuring student’s height and weight
Student- Sir, why do we want to measure height and weight?

Teacher- It’s a part of routine check-up, and its comes under test and
measurements.
Student- Oh, can you tell me more what is test and measurement?

Teacher- Test and Measurement is the means by which we can find different
abilities and student’s current physical condition.
Dear learner, in this lesson we are going to discuss the meaning of test and
measurement, what is its need and importance as well as testing procedure of
physical fitness components.

OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter you will be able to:

explain the meaning of test and measurement;
explain the need & Importance of test and measurement and

do the measurement of components of physical fitness.

15.1 MEANING OF TEST AND MEASUREMENT

Test and measurement have a very important role in the field of physical
education. Test and Measurement are the means by which we can explore the
needs, abilities, qualifications and many other important information of students.
The effect of training and coaching can be determined by the test and

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