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Measurement for evaluation in kinesiology

Heavily revised and reorganized, the ninth edition of Measurement for Evaluation in Kinesiology helps students master the essential concepts and principles of measurement and evaluation and equips them with the tools needed to become a successful evaluator within Physical Education and Exercise Scie...

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Main Authors: Baumgartner, Ted A. (Author), Jackson, Andrew S. 1936- (Author), Mahar, Matthew T. (Author), Rowe, David A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA Jones & Bartlett Learning 2016
Edition:Ninth edition
Subjects:
Physical fitness > Testing
Physical education and training
Kinesiology
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Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. Introduction and practical aspects of testing
  • Introduction to measurement and evaluation
  • Practical aspects of testing
  • pt. II. Quantitative aspects of measurement
  • Statistical tools
  • Reliability and objectivity
  • Validity
  • pt. III. Assessment of physical activity and fitness
  • Physical activity and sedentary behavior
  • Aerobic fitness
  • Body composition
  • Musculokeletal fitness
  • Youth fitness nd physical activity
  • pt. IV. School-based evaluation
  • Grading and standard setting
  • Authentic and alternative assessments
  • Sport skill
  • Knowledge tests and questionnaires

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