Introduction To Measurement In Physical Education and Exercise Science
3rd Edition
Published on 1. May 1995
Book
Hardback
704 pages
978-0-8016-7849-3 (ISBN)
Description
This practical textbook provides a complete overview of the latest information on measurement and evaluation in physical education and exercise science. The text is written in straightforward, nontechnical language, and highlights not only the traditional use of tests in a school setting but also delves into more modern topics such as the use of computers and testing in non-academic environments.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
250 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1287 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8016-7849-3 (9780801678493)
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Content
Part I: An Overview of Measurement and Evaluation1 The Value of Measurement and Evaluation Part II: Simplified Statistics2 Summarizing a Set of Test Scores3 Describing a Set of Test Scores4 Inferential Statistics Part III: Microcomputers5 Computers in Measurement and Evaluation Part IV: Characteristics of a Good Test6 Validity and Reliability of Norm-Referenced Test7 Validity and Reliability of Criterion-Referenced Tests Part V: Measurement in a School Setting8 Tests and Testing9 Grading Part VI: Measurement in a Nonschool Setting10 A Review of Testing Procedures11 Special Issues in Testing Motor Behavior Part VII: Measuring Special Populations and Abilities12 Measuring Skills and Abilities in Children13 Adapting Tests and Measurements for Special Populations14 Measuring Affective Behavior Part VIII: Principles of Test Construction15 Constructing Sports Skills Tests16 Constructing Knowledge Tests Part IX: Measures of Physical Fitness17 Test of Health-Related Physical Fitness18 Test of Performance-Related Physical Fitness Part X: Other Measurements of Physical Fitness19 Tests of Sports Skills20 Test of Muscular Strength and Endurance21 Tests of Balance and Flexibility