FSpS:bk4059 Field testing and measuring in - Course Information

bk4059 Field testing and measuring in sport

Extent and Intensity

0/13/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Tomáš Vencúrik, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Tomáš Vencúrik, Ph.D.
Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Sport Performance and Exercise Testing – Faculty of Sports Studies

Prerequisites

BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Basic knowledge from anthropomotorics (bp4018) and methodology of sport science (bp4001).

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

To gain knowledge about basic measurement methods and construction of field tests and how to use them to acquire the skills and experience needed for measuring and testing in physical education and sport.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the course student will:
- have basic knowledge of field test theory and measurement,
- know the difference between standardized and non-standardized tests,
- be able to choose a suitable standardized test for motor ability testing,
- know the procedure of standardized tests of coordination abilities and will be able to use it in practice,
- know the procedure of standardized tests of strength and conditioning abilities and will be able to use it in practice,
- have knowledge of motor skills tests,
- know testing systems for fitness assessment,
- be able to evaluate the risks of testing and measurement, and will be able to identify factors that may influence test performance,
- have an overview of the instruments and devices used for testing and measurement,
- be able to record, process and evaluate the data obtained from testing and measurement,
- be able to interpret acquired data and compare it with standards and data from other research.

Syllabus

• Thematic units:
• - introduction to testing and measurement theory,
• - standardized tests, test systems and measurement recording,
• - tests of coordination abilities (reaction rate, balance,orientation, kinetic-differentiation ability) and flexibility,
• - strength and power tests (static and dynamic force, explosive force),
• - speed abilities tests (acceleration speed, frequency, maximum speed),
• - tests aimed at change of direction speed and agility,
• - tests on the ability of repeated sprints,
• - endurance tests (anaerobic endurance and aerobic endurance),
• - processing and evaluation of data obtained from testing and measurement,
• - interpretation and comparison of data obtained from testing and measurement.

Literature

• Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Edited by Greg Haff - N. Travis Triplett. Fourth edition. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2016, xvi, 735. ISBN 9781492501626. info
• MORROW, James R., Dale MOOD, James G. DISCH and Minsoo KANG. Measurement and evaluation in human performance. Fifth edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2016, xv, 463. ISBN 9781450470438. info
• O'DONOGHUE, Peter. An introduction to performance analysis of sport. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, 2015, xiii, 260. ISBN 9780415739863. info
• Physiological tests for elite athletes. Edited by Rebecca K. Tanner - Christopher John Gore. 2nd ed. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2013, xiv, 546. ISBN 9780736097116. info
• NSCA's guide to program design. Edited by Jay Hoffman. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2012, ix, 325. ISBN 9780736084024. info
• NSCA's guide to tests and assessments. Edited by Todd Miller. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2012, viii, 359. ISBN 9780736083683. info
• THOMAS, Jerry R., Jack K. NELSON and Stephen J. SILVERMAN. Research methods in physical activity. 6th ed. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2011, xiii, 457. ISBN 9780736089395. info
• O'DONOGHUE, Peter. Research methods for sports performance analysis. New York: Routledge, 2010, xv, 278. ISBN 9780415496230. info
• PERIČ, Tomáš and Josef DOVALIL. Sportovní trénink. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2010, 157 s. ISBN 9788024721187. info
• MĚKOTA, Karel and Roman CUBEREK. Pohybové dovednosti, činnosti, výkony. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, 2007, 163 s. ISBN 9788024417288. info

Teaching methods

Practical seminars where students will perform selected tests.
Self-study.

Assessment methods

1. 80% attendance,
2. e-learning test,
3. practical demonstration of students from testing and measuring in a selected sport.

Language of instruction

Czech

Study support

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/fsps/jaro2025/bk4059/index.qwarp

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