Development of a sports technology quality framework

A framework for test measurement selection in athlete physical preparation

“…The primary objectives of this framework are supplemented with secondary criteria that identify future side-effects or consequences (positive or negative) of utilizing the measure of interest that extend beyond the identified primary objectives ( 4 ). Also informing the framework are previous models developed to guide the implementation of sports technology ( 17 , 18 ), and jump assessments ( 19 ), across contexts. Taken together, the proposed framework provides a systematic decision support process for sports practitioners that incorporates the technical and organizational needs of measurement selection for the physical preparation of athletes.…”

“…The proposed physical assessment framework has been developed to allow flexibility in its application across various sport contexts. At the broadest level, it can represent a checklist by which to compare multiple measurements that are being considered for implementation ( 18 ). In this example ( Figure 3A ), the tool commences with a single gatekeeper question, followed by each of the remaining criteria.…”

“…Without a positive response to this question, the remaining items and objectives are of little value. Adapted from Robertson et al ( 18 ). ( B ) A case example of how the framework can be applied with items weighted differently based on their perceived importance.…”

“…The secondary round of screening may not require all selected items to be met prior to the measurement’s implementation into a testing battery. Adapted from Robertson et al ( 18 ).…”

“…The framework may also be tailored to meet the specific needs of a physical preparation program, training environment, sports organization, or governing body. This can be done by weighting the items within each objective category more or less heavily than other items via multiple rounds of screening ( 18 ). In the example provided ( Figure 3B ) several items have been selected by an end-user as they may be deemed more important than others in their specific use case.…”