Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment 2nd Edition With Web Resource
Published on 16. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-1-4925-4380-0 (ISBN)
Description
Many teachers in special education and adapted physical activity have come to rely on Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment. This new edition details everything needed to examine children's social, affective, physical and cognitive abilities.
There are also detailed descriptions of the assessment concepts and procedures. Plus, it provides the information teachers need to accurately assess students
with disabilities.
The comprehensive guide presents a number of case studies focusing on real-life situations that teachers encounter on a daily basis. In addition, every chapter supplies key terms, concepts and review questions.
There are also detailed descriptions of the assessment concepts and procedures. Plus, it provides the information teachers need to accurately assess students
with disabilities.
The comprehensive guide presents a number of case studies focusing on real-life situations that teachers encounter on a daily basis. In addition, every chapter supplies key terms, concepts and review questions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign, IL
United States
Publishing group
Human Kinetics Publishers
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
36 Halftones, black and white; 41 Illustrations, black and white
Weight
5 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4925-4380-0 (9781492543800)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Michael A. Horvat | Martin Block | Luke Kelly
Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment
Book
02/2007
Human Kinetics Publishers
€71.98
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Persons
Michael Horvat is a professor of adapted physical education and motor behaviour at the University of Georgia. He is extensively published, having authored several books, chapters and journal articles. Dr Horvat is a highly sought-after speaker, having presented at more than 100 conferences.
Luke Kelly is a certified adapted physical educator and professor of sport science. He has 30 years of experience working with schools in evaluating and revising their physical education curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Luke Kelly is a certified adapted physical educator and professor of sport science. He has 30 years of experience working with schools in evaluating and revising their physical education curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Content
Chapter 1. Who You Are Assessing
Chapter 2. Why You Are Assessing
Chapter 3. Getting to Know the Student
Chapter 4. Selecting an Appropriate Assessment Instrument
Chapter 5. Selecting and Administering Tests
Chapter 6. Assessing Motor Development and Motor Skill Performance
Chapter 7. Assessing Physical Fitness
Chapter 8. Assessing Posture and Gait
Chapter 9. Assessing Perception and Cognition
Chapter 10. Assessing Behavior and Social Competence
Appendix A. Sample Write-Up for Infant and Early Childhood Motor Development Tests
Appendix B. Sample Write-Up for Fundamental Motor Patterns Tests
Appendix C. Sample Write-Up for Motor Proficiency Tests
Appendix D. Sample Write-Up for Sports Skills Tests
Chapter 2. Why You Are Assessing
Chapter 3. Getting to Know the Student
Chapter 4. Selecting an Appropriate Assessment Instrument
Chapter 5. Selecting and Administering Tests
Chapter 6. Assessing Motor Development and Motor Skill Performance
Chapter 7. Assessing Physical Fitness
Chapter 8. Assessing Posture and Gait
Chapter 9. Assessing Perception and Cognition
Chapter 10. Assessing Behavior and Social Competence
Appendix A. Sample Write-Up for Infant and Early Childhood Motor Development Tests
Appendix B. Sample Write-Up for Fundamental Motor Patterns Tests
Appendix C. Sample Write-Up for Motor Proficiency Tests
Appendix D. Sample Write-Up for Sports Skills Tests