what is the Importance of Test & Measurement in Sports ?

1. Selection of Athlete : On the basis of skill testing Evaluation of measurements. 

2. Individual Game Classification of athletes :- Classification based on gender. age. body, weight, height, interest and physical fitness. 

3. To study the Development of Athlete :- Development of athlete in respect to their neuro muscular, social, interpretive, emotional development etc. 

4. Individually Focused Training Programme :- Based on individual’s weakness & strength. 

5. Motivation of an Athlete :- measurements & evaluation process creates interest in the training. 

6. To predict in advance the performance potentials :- Through measurements & evaluation procedure the future performance can be predicated. 

7. To prepare Norms & Standards : All types of standards involve testing & measurements as an essential tool. Norms are set by testing large no. of individuals of an area. 

8. To measure current Fitness Status :- Record of past & present health status. 

9. To conduct research : Mandatory part to conduct research in the field of physcial education sports & health promotion. 

10. To Achieve Objective & Goals : Coaching & training is done with keeping a fixed target in a given time.