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HMS, TIP 2025 HSC 14 MC

Which row in the table describes both a valid and reliable test for measuring the speed of an athlete?

\begin{align*}
\begin{array}{l}
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}&  \\
\textbf{}\ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}  \textbf{A.}\ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}&\\
\textbf{}\ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}  \textbf{B.} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}&\\
\textbf{} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}&\\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}  \textbf{C.} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\textbf{} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}  \rule{0pt}{2.5ex}  \textbf{D.} \ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\textbf{}\ \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt}& \\
\end{array}
\begin{array}{|l|l|}
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex} \ \ \ \ \ Athlete \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} &\ \ \ \ \ \ \ Test  \rule[-1ex]{0pt}{0pt} & \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ Result  \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{100 m sprinter} & \text{Reaction time} & \text{There are changes in the athlete’s sprint} \\
\text{} &\text{to starter } &\text{times.} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{100 m sprinter} &\text{Reaction time}  & \text{Results are consistent across multiple} \\
\text{} & \text{to starter} & \text{training sessions.} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex} \text{Midfielder in } & \text{40 m sprint } & \text{There are changes in the athlete’s sprint} \\
 \text{soccer } &\text{choice} & \text{times.} \\
\hline
\rule{0pt}{2.5ex}\text{Midfielder in } & \text{40 m sprint } & \text{Results are consistent across multiple} \\
\text{soccer } &\text{choice} & \text{training sessions. } \\
\hline
\end{array}
\end{align*}

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\(D\)

Show Worked Solution
  • D is correct: 40m sprint test is valid (measures speed); consistent results demonstrate reliability

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Reaction time measures response speed, not running speed (lacks validity)
  • B is incorrect: Reaction time test is not valid for measuring running speed
  • C is incorrect: Changes in sprint times indicate inconsistent results (lacks reliability)

♦♦ Mean mark 50%.

Filed Under: Performance/fitness testing Tagged With: Band 5, smc-5457-30-Specific tests

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