What distinguishes objective measures from subjective measures in performance assessment?

• A. Objective measures are quantifiable (times, reps, speeds).
• B. Subjective measures are coach observations or rating scales of technique.
• C. Objective measures rely on opinions rather than data.
• D. Subjective measures rely on numbers and statistics.

Answer: (A)

Objective measures are based on numbers and observable facts, not opinions. In performance assessment, they come from measurements you can record exactly—time to complete a task, number of repetitions, speeds, distances—things that are quantifiable and can be measured consistently across tests. That clarity and consistency is what makes them objective.

Subjective measures, on the other hand, rely on judgments about quality, such as coach observations or rating scales of technique. These reflect perception and can vary between observers, which is why they aren’t purely data-driven.

The other statements mix up these ideas: objective measures aren’t about opinions; they’re about data you can quantify, and subjective measures aren’t necessarily about numbers or statistics.