Measurement by the Physical Educator

Why and How
6. Revised Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-07-337655-4
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Buch, Englisch, 320 Seiten, Format (B × H): 205 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 703 g

Measurement and Evaluation by the Physical Educator: Why and How provides a clear, uncomplicated approach to the topic. Through Miller's straightforward explanations, the student will be able to develop the skills to use and interpret fundamental statistics; to select and administer appropriate tests for measurement of physical performances; to interpret the measurement results; and to prescribe programs to meet the needs of the tested individuals. In addition, the student will learn classroom skills and will be able to construct effective objectives and knowledge tests, and evaluate the results. Study aids for reinforcement of chapter objectives are provided throughout the text.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Miller, David K.

Miller, David

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Sport Trainingswissenschaft, Sportunterricht

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Measurement, Evaluation, Assessment, and Statistics2 Describing and Presenting a Distribution of Scores3 Investigating the Relationship of Scores4 Investigating the Difference in Scores5 What is a Good Test?6 Construction of Knowledge Tests7 Assessing and Grading the Students8 Construction and Administration of Psychomotor Tests9 Agility10 Balance11 Cardiorespiratory Fitness12 Flexibility13 Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Power14 Anthropometry and Body Composition15 Physical Fitness16 Older Adult17 Special-Needs Populations18 Sports Skills19 Affective BehaviorAppendix A Square Root ExampleAppendix B Values of the Correlation (r)Appendix C Critical Values of t (Two-Tailed Test)Appendix D F-DistributionAppendix E Values of the Studentized Range (q)

Über Autor(innen)

Miller, David
Dr. David Miller is a Professor of Physical Education at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Dr. Miller is published in professional journals, has coauthored one book, and authored two books. He has taught a measurement and evaluation course for 40 years.