Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science / Edition 6

by Alan C. Lacy, Douglas N. Hastad

Overview

Thoroughly revised, the Sixth Edition of Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science emphasizes measurement and evaluation activities as an integral part of program development and assessment in both school and non-school settings. Lacy bridges the gap between theory and practice by examining measurement and evaluation techniques for a variety of activities–from coaching and teaching to adult education and community programs. Measurement and evaluation models use real-life, practical examples that help you grasp important concepts, while showing you how to integrate measurement and evaluation techniques into program design and development. As a result, future physical education teachers and practitioners develop the skills needed to assess, evaluate, and develop more effective physical education or activity programs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780321666550
Publisher:	Benjamin Cummings
Publication date:	03/10/2010
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Alan C. Lacy is Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University, USA, where he currently serves as an associate vice president in the Office of the Provost. He has previously served as associate dean in the College of Applied Science and Technology and director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at ISU. He is a fellow of the Research Consortium of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).

Skip M. Williams is Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University, USA, where he currently serves as the undergraduate director of physical education teacher education and graduate sequence coordinator for the Physical Education Pedagogy program. Before teaching in higher education, Dr. Williams taught and coached in public schools. His main research focus is on activity and fitness promotion of children and adolescents in school settings.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation 2. Linking Program Development with Measurement and Evaluation 3. Basic Statistics 4. Criteria for Test Selection 5. Alternative Assessments 6. Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity 7. Measuring Psychomotor Skills 8. Measuring Cognitive Knowledge 9. Measuring Affective Behaviors 10. Grading 11. Using Self-Evaluation to Improve Instruction 12. Measurement and Evaluation in Activity-Based Settings