Development of complex exercise function test for Taekwondo Kyorugi athletes and establishment of criteria.

This article focuses on the development and validation of a Taekwondo complex motor function test designed to objectively evaluate the physical and technical abilities of Taekwondo athletes, particularly for use in university entrance examinations and athlete selection. The test was developed through expert consultation and literature review, resulting in three validated test items (T1, T3, and T Plus) that assess agility, muscular endurance, accuracy, cardiorespiratory endurance, and exercise skills within a circulatory framework. Validation with 40 male college Taekwondo athletes demonstrated the test's ability to distinguish between excellent and non-excellent performers, and reference cut-points were established using Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. The study suggests that this test can enhance fairness in athlete selection by minimizing subjective judgment, though it recommends using the test alongside other performance measures and notes the need for future standards for different weight classes and genders.