Decision support for sports selection based on performance measurement applying the generalized Thurstone method

IF 1.5 4区教育学 Q3 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching Pub Date : 2024-03-28 DOI:10.1177/17479541241240609

László Gyarmati, László Edvy, Csaba Mihálykó, Éva Orbán-Mihálykó

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Abstract

In this article, a new complex method is presented that supports decision-making in sports selection. The method consists of two different parts. The first one is the creation of the framework, that is the assessment of the opinions of trainers about the significance of some attributes in special sports. As a result, weights are constructed based on a generalized 7-option Thurstone method. The second part of the process involves assessing athletes’ performance from various perspectives. Finally, the calculated weights are combined with the performance of the athletes. The scores we obtain quantifiably indicate which sport is most likely to be recommended for a given individual. Moreover, the method developed allows us to quantifiably measure the strength of individual athletes and compare them across age groups equally. A computer program has been developed that implements the evaluation process in addition to this the evaluation results are also presented in this article. By extending this method, it can not only be used for sports selection but also for making various complex decisions where there are numerous possible outcomes to choose from. As a result of this research, we present a generalized set of criteria for the evaluation and describe the results obtained with the method. We explain the relationship between coaching decisions and the recommendations of the method and provide a method for determining the direction of future development for individual athletes.

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应用广义瑟斯通方法，基于绩效衡量为体育选材提供决策支持

本文介绍了一种支持体育选材决策的新型复合方法。该方法由两个不同的部分组成。第一部分是建立框架，即评估训练员对特殊运动中某些属性重要性的意见。因此，权重是根据通用的 7 选项瑟斯通方法构建的。第二部分是从不同角度评估运动员的表现。最后，将计算出的权重与运动员的表现相结合。我们得到的分数可以量化地表明，哪项运动最有可能被推荐给特定的个人。此外，所开发的方法还能量化测量运动员的个人实力，并在不同年龄组之间进行平等比较。除此以外，我们还开发了一个计算机程序来实现评估过程，评估结果也在本文中进行了介绍。通过扩展这种方法，它不仅可用于体育选材，还可用于做出各种复杂的决策，在这些决策中，有无数种可能的结果可供选择。作为这项研究的成果，我们提出了一套通用的评估标准，并描述了使用该方法得出的结果。我们解释了教练决策与该方法建议之间的关系，并提供了一种确定运动员个人未来发展方向的方法。

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International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching Multiple-

CiteScore

3.50

自引率

15.80%

发文量

208

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching is a peer-reviewed, international, academic/professional journal, which aims to bridge the gap between coaching and sports science. The journal will integrate theory and practice in sports science, promote critical reflection of coaching practice, and evaluate commonly accepted beliefs about coaching effectiveness and performance enhancement. Open learning systems will be promoted in which: (a) sports science is made accessible to coaches, translating knowledge into working practice; and (b) the challenges faced by coaches are communicated to sports scientists. The vision of the journal is to support the development of a community in which: (i) sports scientists and coaches respect and learn from each other as they assist athletes to acquire skills by training safely and effectively, thereby enhancing their performance, maximizing their enjoyment of the sporting experience and facilitating character development; and (ii) scientific research is embraced in the quest to uncover, understand and develop the processes involved in sports coaching and elite performance.