Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Reliability and Validity01:29

Reliability and Validity

14.4K
Reliability and validity are two important considerations that must be made with any type of data collection. Reliability refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result. In the context of psychological research, this would mean that any instruments or tools used to collect data do so in consistent, reproducible ways.
14.4K
Non-destructive Tests for Concrete Strength01:12

Non-destructive Tests for Concrete Strength

817
The rebound hammer test, also known as the Schmidt hammer test, is a non-destructive technique for evaluating the hardness of concrete and, indirectly, the strength of concrete. It operates on the principle that the rebound of a spring-driven mass from a concrete surface correlates to the surface's hardness. The device comprises a mass within a tubular housing, a spring mechanism, and a plunger that strikes the concrete. Upon release, the energy imparted to the mass by the spring causes it...
817

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Fractures in Patients With Hip and Knee Prostheses: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

Deutsches Arzteblatt international·2026
Same author

Plyometrics with reactive agility or isometrics: divergent effects on change-of-direction ability, sprint, and strength adaptations in adolescent female handball players.

Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology·2026
Same author

Dental Consultation in Initially Unknown-Source <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study.

Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Intrawound vancomycin powder in orthopaedic surgery after the VPIP trial: a critical reappraisal of efficacy, dosing, application plane, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Journal of bone and joint infection·2026
Same author

Radiographic correction of medial-column malalignment after minimally invasive versus open talonavicular arthrodesis: A single-centre comparative cohort study.

Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons·2026
Same author

[Minimally invasive cotton osteotomy : Surgical technique and functional outcomes].

Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 26, 2026

Importance of Jumping Ability in Handball Throwing Speed and Accuracy
02:43

Importance of Jumping Ability in Handball Throwing Speed and Accuracy

Published on: April 4, 2025

1.6K

Validity and Reliability of the New Handball-Specific Complex Test.

René Schwesig1, Alexander Koke, David Fischer

  • 1Departments of 1Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery; and2Sports Science, Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany;3Institute for Applied Training Science Department Technique-Tactics, Leipzig, Germany;4Center for Orthopedic Surgery (ZOC), Muenden, Germany; and5Tunisian Researches Laboratory, Sport Performance Optimization, Tunis, Tunisia.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|January 28, 2016
PubMed
Summary

The handball-specific complex test (HBKT) shows insufficient validity for measuring match performance, despite adequate reliability. Coaches should prioritize validated tests over frequent application.

More Related Videos

Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations
07:30

Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations

Published on: May 1, 2018

16.1K
Design, Fabrication, and Administration of the Hand Active Sensation Test HASTe
07:54

Design, Fabrication, and Administration of the Hand Active Sensation Test HASTe

Published on: September 8, 2015

9.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 26, 2026

Importance of Jumping Ability in Handball Throwing Speed and Accuracy
02:43

Importance of Jumping Ability in Handball Throwing Speed and Accuracy

Published on: April 4, 2025

1.6K
Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations
07:30

Muscle Imbalances: Testing and Training Functional Eccentric Hamstring Strength in Athletic Populations

Published on: May 1, 2018

16.1K
Design, Fabrication, and Administration of the Hand Active Sensation Test HASTe
07:54

Design, Fabrication, and Administration of the Hand Active Sensation Test HASTe

Published on: September 8, 2015

9.6K

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Assessing athlete performance is crucial in sports.
  • Handball-specific tests aim to evaluate player capabilities.
  • Reliability and validity are key metrics for performance tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the intraobserver reliability (IR) of the handball-specific complex test (HBKT).
  • To assess the validity of the HBKT and other nonspecific tests against match performance (MP).

Main Methods:

  • Thirty experienced handball players performed the HBKT twice over two days.
  • Measurements included lactate, heart rate (HR), time, throwing velocity, and errors.
  • Player match performance (MP) was evaluated via video analysis over 30 matches.

Main Results:

  • Nonspecific tests like resting HR and standing long jump showed some validity.
  • The HBKT demonstrated insufficient validity (explained variance <10% for MP).
  • The HBKT achieved sufficient absolute (∅CV = 11.3%) and relative (∅ICC = 0.67) IR.

Conclusions:

  • The HBKT requires further development to improve its validity for assessing handball match performance.
  • Effort is needed to accurately measure MP and create valid performance tests.
  • Coaches must verify test validity (using MP as gold standard) and reliability before application.