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Measurement By The Physical Educator: Why and How

by: Miller, David K.

Measurement By The Physical Educator: Why and How

by: Miller, David K.

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9780072973037
ISBN 10:
007297303X
Edition: 5th
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 08/02/2005
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

Providing a solid foundation in measurement and evaluation, this text helps your students learn how to measure physical performance, construct and select tests, and grade the results. Students also get hands-on experience in practicing with statistical techniques, using the computer, choosing the appropriate test, and designing a new test.

Preface

Measurement, Evaluation, Assessment, and Statistics

(4)

Reasons for Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment by the Physical Educator

(2)

Motivation

(1)

Diagnosis

(1)

Classification

(1)

Achievement

(1)

Evaluation of Instruction and Programs

(1)

Prediction

(1)

Research

(1)

Why Statistics?

(1)

Analyze and Interpret Data

(1)

Interpret Research

(1)

Standardized Test Scores

(1)

Determine the Worth (Validity and Reliability) of a Test

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Describing and Presenting a Distribution of Scores

(30)

Statistical Terms

(1)

Scales of Measurement

(2)

Nominal Scale

(1)

Ordinal Scale

(1)

Interval Scale

(1)

Ratio Scale

(1)

Normal Distribution

(1)

Analysis of Ungrouped Data

(5)

Score Rank

(1)

Measures of Central Tendency

(4)

Which Measure of Central Tendency Is Best for Interpretation of Test Results?

(9)

Measures of Variability

(3)

Relationship of Standard Deviation and Normal Curve

(3)

Which Measure of Variability Is Best for Interpretation of Test Results?

(1)

Percentiles and Percentile Ranks

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Analysis of Grouped Data

(5)

Measures of Central Tendency

(1)

Measures of Variability

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Graphs

(1)

Standard Scores

(4)

z-Scores

(1)

T-Scores

(1)

Percentiles

(1)

Statistics Software

(1)

Review Problem

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(3)

Investigating the Relationship Between Scores

(10)

Linear Correlation

(4)

Scattergram

(1)

Spearman Rank-Difference Correlation Coefficient

(1)

Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient

(1)

Interpretation of the Correlation Coefficient

(2)

Significance of the Correlation Coefficient

(2)

Coefficient of Determination

(1)

Negative Correlation Coefficients

(1)

Correlation, Regression, and Prediction

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(2)

Investigating the Difference in Scores

(18)

Testing for Significant Difference Between Two Means

(6)

Dependent and Independent Variables

(1)

The Null Hypothesis

(1)

Degrees of Freedom

(1)

Level of Significance

(1)

Standard Error of the Mean

(1)

Standard Error of the Difference Between Means

(1)

t-Test for Independent Groups

(2)

t-Test for Dependent Groups

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Testing for Significant Difference Among Three or More Means

(7)

Special Terms and Symbols

(1)

Analysis of Variance for Independent Groups

(1)

Post Hoc Test

(2)

Analysis of Variance for Repeated Measures

(2)

Post Hoc Test

(1)

Intraclass Correlation Coefficient

(1)

Nonparametric Analysis

(1)

Review Problems

(2)

Chapter Review Questions

(2)

What Is a Good Test?

(12)

Criterion-Referenced Measurement

(1)

Norm-Referenced Measurement

(1)

Validity

(4)

Validity of Norm-Referenced Tests

(2)

Validity of Criterion-Referenced Tests

(1)

Factors Affecting Validity

(1)

Reliability

(3)

Reliability of Norm-Referenced Tests

(1)

Reliability of Criterion-Referenced Tests

(1)

Factors Affecting Reliability

(1)

Objectivity

(1)

Administrative Feasibility

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(3)

Construction of Knowledge Tests

(14)

Steps in Construction of a Test

(6)

Test Planning

(2)

Test Item Construction

(1)

Test Administration

(1)

Item Analysis

(3)

Item Revision

(1)

Objective Test Items

(3)

True-False Items

(2)

Multiple-Choice Items

(1)

Stem Construction

(1)

Response Construction

(1)

Short-Answer and Completion Items

(2)

Matching Items

(1)

Essay Test Items

(2)

Guidelines for Constructing Essay Items

(1)

Guidelines for Scoring Essay Items

(1)

Examples of Essay Items

(1)

Review Problems

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Assessing and Grading the Students

(16)

Characteristics of Authentic Assessment

(3)

Formal Record Keeping

(1)

Natural Surroundings

(1)

Formative and Summative Assessment

(1)

Technique (Form) and End Result

(1)

Self-Assessment and Peer Assessment

(1)

Portfolio Assessment

(1)

National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)

(1)

Grading

(1)

Use of Grades

(1)

Students

(1)

Parents

(1)

Teachers

(1)

Administrators

(1)

Factors Used in Grading

(3)

Affective Factors

(1)

Cognitive Factors

(1)

Psychomotor Factors

(2)

Criteria for Grades

(1)

Methods of Grading

(4)

Norm-Referenced Grading

(2)

Criterion-Referenced Grading

100

(1)

Percentage Correct Method

101

(1)

Which Method of Grading Is Best?

101

(1)

Weighting of Factors

101

(1)

Reporting of Final Grades

102

(1)

Review Problem

103

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

103

(2)

Construction and Administration of Psychomotor Tests

105

(8)

Test Construction Guidelines

105

(4)

Know What Is Required of a Good Test

105

(1)

Define the Performance to Be Measured

105

(1)

Analyze the Performance

106

(1)

Review the Literature

106

(1)

Devise the Test Items

106

(1)

Prepare the Directions

106

(1)

Have the Test Reviewed by Your Peers

107

(1)

Administer the Test to a Small Group of Students

107

(1)

Determine the Validity, Reliability, and Objectivity

107

(1)

Develop the Norms

107

(1)

Determine Intercorrelations

107

(2)

Test Administration Responsibilities

109

(1)

Pre-test Responsibilities

109

(1)

Testing Responsibilities

109

(1)

Post-test Responsibilities

110

(1)

Types of Psychomotor Tests

110

(1)

Review Problem

111

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

111

(2)

Agility

113

(8)

Why Measure Agility?

113

(1)

Tests of Agility

114

(4)

Activities to Develop Agility

118

(2)

Changes in the Height of the Body in Jumps

118

(1)

Changes in Distance

119

(1)

Changes in Direction

119

(1)

Other Agility Activities

120

(1)

Review Problems

120

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

120

(1)

Balance

121

(8)

Why Measure Balance?

121

(1)

Tests of Balance

122

(4)

Static Balance Tests

122

(2)

Dynamic Balance Tests

124

(2)

Activities to Develop Balance

126

(1)

Static Balance Activities

126

(1)

Dynamic Balance Activities

126

(1)

Recapturing Balance Activities

126

(1)

Review Problems

126

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

127

(2)

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

129

(16)

Why Measure Cardiorespiratory Fitness?

129

(1)

Pre-Test/Pre-Activity Screening

130

(1)

Tests of Cardiorespiratory Fitness

130

(12)

Development of Cardiorespiratory Fitness

142

(1)

Review Problems

142

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

143

(2)

Flexibility

145

(14)

Why Measure Flexibility?

145

(1)

Tests of Flexibility

146

(8)

Exercises to Develop Flexibility

154

(2)

Neck

155

(1)

Shoulder and Upper Chest

155

(1)

Upper Back

155

(1)

Lower Back

155

(1)

Trunk

155

(1)

Posterior Hip, Upper Leg, and Lower Back

156

(1)

Anterior Hip and Thigh

156

(1)

Groin Area

156

(1)

Posterior Lower Leg

156

(1)

Foot and Ankle

156

(1)

Review Problems

156

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

157

(2)

Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power

159

(20)

Why Measure Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power?

159

(1)

Tests of Muscular Strength and Endurance

160

(14)

Tests with Weight-Training Equipment

160

(3)

Tests Requiring Limited Equipment

163

(11)

Muscular Power

174

(2)

Exercises to Develop Muscular Strength and Endurance

176

(1)

Posterior Upper Arms, Shoulders, Chest, and Upper Back

176

(1)

Anterior Upper Arms, Shoulders, Chest, and Upper Back

176

(1)

Abdomen

176

(1)

Lateral Trunk

177

(1)

Lower Back and Buttocks

177

(1)

Lateral Hips and Thighs

177

(1)

Upper Legs

177

(1)

Lower Legs

177

(1)

Review Problems

177

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

178

(1)

Anthropometry and Body Composition

179

(20)

Why Measure Body Structure and Composition?

180

(1)

Body Type Classification (Somatotyping)

181

(1)

Height-Weight Tables

181

(4)

Elbow Breadth

184

(1)

Ankle Girth

184

(1)

Body Composition

185

(1)

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

185

(1)

Air Displacement Plethysmography (BOD POD)

185

(1)

Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)

185

(1)

Underwater Weighing

185

(1)

Skinfold Tests

186

(9)

Estimating Percent Body Fat

190

(5)

Optimal Percent Body Fat and Desirable Body Weight

195

(1)

Cooper Method for Determining Ideal Weight

196

(1)

Body Mass Index (BMI)

196

(1)

Fat Distribution

196

(1)

Weight-Loss Programs

197

(1)

Review Problems

198

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

198

(1)

Physical Fitness

199

(26)

Why Measure Physical Fitness?

200

(1)

Guidelines for the Administration and Use of Fitness Tests

200

(1)

Norm-Referenced Standards Versus Criterion-Referenced Standards

200

(1)

Tests of Health-Related Physical Fitness

201

(13)

Tests of Skill-Related Physical Fitness

214

(9)

Development of Health-Related and Skill-Related Physical Fitness

223

(1)

Review Problems

223

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

224

(1)

Older Adult

225

(14)

Why Measure Functional Fitness?

225

(1)

Testing Guidelines

226

(1)

Tests of Functional Fitness

226

(10)

Physical Activity for the Older Adult

236

(1)

Activity

237

(1)

Frequency

237

(1)

Duration

237

(1)

Intensity

237

(1)

Review Problems

237

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

237

(2)

Special-Needs Populations

239

(14)

Why Measure Special-Needs Populations?

239

(2)

Norm-Referenced or Criterion-Referenced Tests?

241

(1)

Perceptual-Motor Performance Tests

241

(1)

Motor Performance Tests

242

(3)

Physical Fitness Tests

245

(6)

Review Problems

251

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

251

(2)

Sports Skills

253

(28)

Why Measure Sports Skills?

253

(1)

Individual and Dual Sports

254

(10)

Archery

254

(1)

Badminton

254

(2)

Golf

256

(2)

Handball

258

(1)

Racquetball

259

(1)

Tennis

260

(4)

Team Sports

264

(14)

Basketball

264

(2)

Field Hockey

266

(1)

Football

267

(2)

Soccer

269

(1)

Softball

270

(4)

Volleyball

274

(4)

Review Problems

278

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

278

(1)

Sources of Additional Sports Skills Tests

278

(3)

Archery

278

(1)

Badminton

278

(1)

Basketball

278

(1)

Bowling

278

(1)

Field Hockey

278

(1)

Football

278

(1)

Golf

279

(1)

Handball

279

(1)

Racquetball

279

(1)

Soccer

279

(1)

Softball

279

(1)

Swimming

279

(1)

Tennis

279

(1)

Volleyball

280

(1)

Affective Behavior

281

(24)

Why Measure Affective Behavior?

282

(1)

Uses for Groups

282

(1)

Uses for Individuals

282

(1)

Categories of Measures

283

(1)

Types of Items

283

(2)

Likert Scale

283

(1)

Semantic Differential

283

(1)

Rating Scale

284

(1)

Questionnaire

284

(1)

Instruments for Measurement of Affective Behavior

285

(18)

Social Behavior

285

(1)

Attitudes

285

(8)

Sportsmanship

293

(1)

Leadership

294

(2)

Competition Anxiety

296

(2)

Other Measures

298

(5)

Review Problems

303

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

304

(1)

Sources of Additional Instruments for Measurement of Affective Behavior

304

(1)

Attitudes

304

(1)

Body Image

304

(1)

Self-Esteem

304

(1)

Sportsmanship

304

(1)

APPENDIXES

305

(10)

A Square Root Example

305

(1)

B Values of the Correlation Coefficient (r)

306

(1)

C Critical Values of t (Two-Tailed Test)

307

(1)

D F-Distribution

308

(4)

E Values of the Studentized Range (q)

312

(3)

References and Additional Reading

315

(8)

Index

323

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