chapter 6 Flashcards
test
a tool to evaluate the skill, knowledge, capacities or aptitudes of an individual or a group.
measurement
the process of administrating a test to obtain quantitative data.
evaluation
decision making process which assists to make grade and ranking.
importance of test, measurement and evaluation
- for getting knowledge about the progress
- for presentation of effective planning
- for knowing the abilities and capacities
- for discovering the need of participants
- for motivation
- for classification of sportsperson
- for knowing the achievement in future
- for research and experiments
- for Identifying potential
- for making effective planning
classification of humans by hippocrates
- phlegmatic
- sanguine
- choleric
- melancholic
phlegmatic humans
these types of humans are usually weak.They are idle \, passive, lethargic and spiritless.
sanguine humans
These individuals are physical fit and powerful. they lead a health lufe and always remain elated and happy
choleric humans
these individuals have a very aggressive behaviour. they are physically strong and powerful, but emotional weak.
melancholic humans
- these persons are physical and mentally weak. Their point of view towards life is pensive and pessimistic.
classification by Ernest kretschmer
- pyknic
- asthenic
- athletic
pyknic humans
Individuals with short statured with a round head and face. they are stocky and fatty.
asthenic humans
They are tall enough and slim. They have weak body structure and are self centred.
athletic
these individuals have board shoulders, strong body structure and powerful muscles. They are active and agile.
classification by William Herbert Sheldon
- endomorph
- mesomorph
- ectomorph
Endomorph humans
These individuals have short arms and legs. They have rounded physique.
mesomorph humans
mesomorphs are categorised as in between the other two body types and are generally described as muscular. they have athletic physique and balances body composition.
ectomorph
The individuals who have an ectomorph body are usually referred to as slim persons because their muscles and limbs are elongated. they have weak constitution of body are usually face great difficulties in gaining weight.
components of heath related fitness
- cardiovascular endurance
- muscular strength
- muscular endurance
- flexibility
- body composition
Harvard step test
cardiovascular fitness test
push ups and modified push ups
upper body strength and endurance test
partial curl up
muscular strength and endurance
sit and reach
flexibility
body mass index
body composition
