Evaluation the validity and reliability the test of Fundamental motor skills in sports (FUS) for Iranian children and adolescents

Background: Confident and proficient participation in physical activities throughout life relies on mastering fundamental motor skills. The inadequate proficiency in fundamental motor skills observed in children and adults globally highlights the crucial significance of addressing motor competence within the realm of physical education. Because there is a need for more effective solutions in assessing fundamental basic skills in both children and adolescents, the goal of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Fundamental motor skills test in sports (FUS) among Iranian children and adolescents. Results: The outcomes of the confirmatory factor analysis indicated that all fit indices, except for GFI, exceed the threshold of ۰.۹۰. The impact score results revealed that all subscales achieved a score of ۱.۵ or higher, indicating satisfactory face validity. The results of the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) demonstrated that all subscales of the FUS test met or exceeded the threshold specified by the Lawshe table (۰.۶۲). The results of the Content Validity Index (CVI) similarly revealed that all subscales of the FUS test attained a CVI score exceeding ۰.۷۹. Both inter-rater (۰.۹۶-۰.۹۷) and intra-rater (exceeding ۰.۹۶) reliability demonstrated considerable to nearly complete agreement. Detective agreements for FUS assignments ranged from ۷۹.۶% to ۹۴.۵%. A moderate positive correlation was noted between the Ball bouncing task and both the Forward roll (r=۰.۳۵; P=۰.۰۰۴) and Throwing & Catching tasks (r=۰.۳۹; P=۰.۰۰۲). Other relationships were either below average. ICC values, ranging between ۰.۹۳ and ۰.۹۸, affirm outstanding test-retest reliability. Conclusion: Our study findings offer proof that the FUS test is acceptable, reliable, and practical for implementation within school environments. Hence, this assessment tool holds promise in facilitating the enhancement of motor proficiency by offering a standardized and systematic means of evaluating fundamental motor skills in school-age children and adults.

کلیدواژه ها:

Reliability and Validity ، Face Validity ، Motor Skills ، Adolescent ، Children