Standard levels of physical fitness components as one of the admission indicators for students of sports excellence
The University of Jordan
Keywords:
standard levels, physical fitness, tests, athletic excellence, the University of JordanAbstract
Study provide standard levels of physical fitness tests for students applying for study seats at the University of Jordan on the list of sports excellence for the period between (2017-2020). By descriptive on a sample of (283) male and (169) female students to fulfill the study's goal. The study included the following tests: a 1600m running test to assess respiratory cyclic endurance, a long jump test from stability to assess explosive force of the leg muscles, a running rebound test (4x10m) to assess agility, and a medical ball throw test with a weight of (5) kg for male students and (3) kg for female students to assess strength. The explosiveness of the arm muscles. The study's findings revealed the most recent standard levels of the tests employed in the study, allowing them to keep up with societal trends. It is well recognized that there is a requirement to make some changes to the test standards every three years. These parameters, according to the researchers, should be employed in physical fitness assessments that qualify students for skill testing at the University of Jordan.
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