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MODULE-4 Test and Measurement
Physical Education
and Sports Sciences measurement. The progress made by the player can be measured and accordingly
future plan may be designed. Finally, we can say that it is not possible to achieve
the desired goals unless you know the progress. Therefore, knowledge about
test and measurement is essential.

Test

A test is a tool having a set of questions and an examination. It is used to measure
a particular characteristic of an individual or a group of individuals. It is something
Note which provides information regarding individual’s ability, knowledge,

performance and achievement

DO YOU KNOW?

According to Barrow and McGee:
“A test is a specific tool or procedure or a technique used to obtain response
from the individuals in order to gain information which provides the basis to
make judgment or evaluation regarding some characteristics such as fitness,
skill, knowledge and values.”

A test is a tool which is used to evaluate the
physical fitness, skill and performance of a
sports person. For example, we use for WE CAN SAY
measuring height- Stadiometer, measuring
weight- Weighing Machine, and body
temperature- Thermometer

“Test is a specific tool. Procedure or method
used to elicit a response from the student in
order to gain information as a basis for appraisal of the quantity or quality of
elements such as fitness, skill, knowledge and values.”

MEASUREMENT

Measurement refers to the process of administration of a test to obtain a
quantitative data. It can also be said that measurement aids evaluation process in
which various tools and techniques are used in the collection of data.

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