Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science

by Skip M. Williams, Alan Lacy

Overview

Now available in paperback, this new edition offers an increased international aspect, and an expanded section on alternative skills assessment. It is the only measurement and evaluation book written by PETE instructors, and covering exercise science material. The companion website features useful tools for both instructors and students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138232334
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/19/2018
Edition description:	8th ed.
Pages:	488
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Skip M. Williams, PhD is a professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University.  He has previously served as the assistant director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, director of the Physical Education Teacher Education program, and the graduate sequence coordinator for the Physical Education Pedagogy program at Illinois State University (ISU). His main research focus is on physical activity and fitness promotion of children and adolescents in school settings. 

Alan C. Lacy, PhD is a professor emeritus in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University (ISU).  He served as the associate vice president in the Office of the Provost at ISU. 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).

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 Assessment 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