Building Physical Battery Tests for Female Students Applying to Join the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at Al-Aqsa University in Palestine

Abstract

The research aimed at building a battery of tests for physical variables to accept female students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at Al-Aqsa University, Palestine. The researchers used the descriptive survey method for suitability to the research nature. The main research sample was chosen purposively among female students of the College of Physical Education and Sports, Al-Aqsa University in the State of Palestine. The study sample consisted of (105) female students and physical ftness tests were conducted during the second semester of the academic year 2020/2021. After the statistical analysis, the exploratory factor analysis showed the use of four factors. The frst factor included (5) tests, which were 30-Meter Dash Test sprint, 20-Meter Dash Test Sprint, Standing Vertical Jump Test, Standing Broad Jump Test and Weighted-2 Pound Throw Test. The second factor included (5) tests which were Pull-ups Or Chin-Ups Test female modifed, Push-ups test female modifed, Burpee (Squat Thrust), Sit–up–Legs Straight 20 number second and Zig-Zag – Run by Power method. The third factor includesd (3( tests: Numbering Circles, bending the back from standing and bending the back from sitting. The fourth factor included (2( tests: running 5 * 55- Meter-Shuttle Run Test and running 800- Meter-Shuttle Run Test. The researchers concluded by building a battery of physical tests for female students joining the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports at Al-Aqsa University in Palestine.