Evaluation of Physical, Skill-Related, and Physiological Abilities According to the Physical Level of Junior Basketball Players

Abstract

The current study aims to evaluate the physical, skill-related, and physiological abilities of young basketball players aged 15 years who belong to the specialized sports school in Al-Muthanna province. To achieve this, the researcher used standardized tests that measure the mentioned abilities as primary tools for data collection. Following a series of field procedures, including verifying the scientific validity of the tests (validity, reliability, objectivity), the tests were applied, and their results were obtained. Norm-referenced scores and standard  levels  were  extracted  to Develop an evaluative model known as the 'lateral map.

          In light of the results, the researcher concluded that the lateral map (evaluation model)   can be relied upon as an objective scientific tool to assess the physical, skill, and physiological abilities of young basketball players. The study also revealed a mismatch between the achieved performance levels and the expected standards in the variables under investigation.