Reliability and Validity of a New Fitness Intermittent Judo Test

Authors

  • Mohamed Saifeddin Fessi UR 15JS01 EM2S: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia Author
  • Saber Nouira UR 15JS01 EM2S: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia Author
  • Faical Farhat UR 15JS01 EM2S: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia Author
  • Hamdi Chtourou UR 15JS01 EM2S: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5482-9151
  • Said Ahmaidi Physiological Adaptations to Exercise and Effort Rehabilitation, University of Picardie Jules-Verne, Amiens, France Author
  • Wassim Moalla UR 15JS01 EM2S: Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Sfax University, Sfax, Tunisia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.1.3.1

Keywords:

Fitness Testing, Reliability, Validity, Uchi-komi, Judo Athletes

Abstract

Objectives:  The aim of this study was to assess the validity and the reliability of a new fitness intermittent judo test using the basic movement patterns of judo. Methods:  Forty-one national level judo male athletes participated in this study. Eighteen judokas performed the intermittent judo fitness test consisting of 10 × 30 s maximal interspersed with 15 second rest, the Australian shuttle test, the special judo fitness test and a judo fight. Twenty three judokas performed twice the intermittent judo fitness test on different days. Results:  The results showed significant correlations between the biggest number of Uchi-komi during the intermittent judo fitness test (Uchi-komibest), the longest distance covered during Australian shuttle test and the total projection in the special judo fitness test (P < 0.01). Likewise, a significant relationship was demonstrated between the total Uchi-komi performed in the new judo test (Uchi-komiTot) and both the total distance covered during Australian test and the total projection during the special judo fitness test (P < 0.01). In addition, a significant correlation of the rating of perceived exertion was observed between the intermittent judo fitness test and judo fight (P < 0.05). The intra-class correlation coefficient analysis revealed relatively strong test-retest reliability for Uchi-komibest and Uchi-komiTot (> 0.90). The smallest worthwhile change showed that a change of 2 and 4 Uchi-komi in Uchi-komibest and Uchi-komiTot respectively is occurred. Conclusions:  The new fitness intermittent judo test is both valid and reliable measurement tool to assess judokas’ fitness at the basic judo movement patterns.

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Published

2018-09-08

How to Cite

Saifeddin Fessi, M., Nouira, S., Farhat, F., Chtourou, H., Ahmaidi, S., & Moalla, W. (2018). Reliability and Validity of a New Fitness Intermittent Judo Test. International Journal of Sport Studies for Health, 1(3), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.1.3.1