Research on the Shift of Youth Basketball Level Assessment in China from “Event-Based Grading” to “Skill-Based Level Testing”

Abstract

The method of assessing youth basketball level in China has been using event-based grading where the result of competitions was the main assessment basis for a long period of time. Because of the limitation due to insufficient event supply and role differentiation in team events, it's difficult to cover the whole process of youth skill development. Skill-based level testing based on criterion-reference and competency concept breaks down the comprehensive basketball ability into measurable and assessable skills and sets up a standardized certification system through setting level thresholds. We compare the internal logic, practical limitations and coupling relationships of two assessment paradigms in this paper, construct a hierarchical and categorized framework, an indicator screening logic and a dynamic threshold adjustment mechanism for the skill-based level testing standard system; clarify the matching relationship between assessment methods and youth motor ability development, at the same time, build an operational guarantee system from the levels of multi-stakeholder collaboration, platform data mutual recognition and full-process quality monitoring, providing theoretical explanations and institutional design references for the reform of youth basketball level assessment.