Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science

by Skip M. Williams, Alan Lacy

Overview

The ninth edition offers students in the various fields of Kinesiology a practical guide to best practice for measurement and evaluation in school- and non-school-based physical activity programs. This textbook emphasizes the link between theory and practice of measurement and evaluation in activity settings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040631010
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/02/2026
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	392

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