Sports Aptitude Assessment

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Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, in collaboration with Ege University Faculty of Sports Sciences, is implementing the Sports Talent Measurement project to guide children and young people towards sports branches best suited to their physical characteristics. Within the scope of this free service, conducted using scientific methods, children's inclinations and abilities are tested at 15 different stations, and families receive a detailed report card. The project aims to ensure that children start sports in the right branch and to improve the performance efficiency of young people who are already involved in sports.

Application Requirements

  • Must reside in Izmir
  • The student's legal guardian (mother, father, or official guardian) must be present in person at the application
  • Must be 8-9-10 years old for talent screening
  • Must be between 10-18 years old for performance measurement

  • For Talent Screening: All children aged 8-9-10
  • For Performance Measurement: Athletes aged 10-18

Frequently Asked Questions

To accurately monitor a child's physical development, it is recommended to wait at least 8-10 months after the first measurement. The child's date of birth and developmental rate should be considered when scheduling an appointment.

The 8-12 age range is considered the "golden age" in sports. During this period, it is beneficial for children to be introduced to multiple sports disciplines for their multifaceted development. Depending on the family's resources and the child's time management, experiencing different sports disciplines will improve their skills.

The measurements taken reveal the child's physical fitness and anatomical structure with scientific data. These results serve as a fundamental guide showing which sport the child will have a physical advantage in.

This age range is the most critical developmental period in which fundamental motor skills are processed most efficiently, the foundations of correct technical training are laid, and lifelong sports habits are acquired.

Yes, the Sports Ability Measurement reveals a child's strengths and areas for improvement with scientific data. These results are very valuable for increasing the efficiency of the current training program and monitoring the child's physical development.

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