Measurement for Evaluation in Kinesiology.
| Author/creator | Baumgartner, Ted A. |
| Other author | Jackson, Andrew S. |
| Other author | Mahar, Matthew T. |
| Other author | Rowe, David, 1954- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 9th ed. |
| Publication Info | Burlington : Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2016. |
| Description | 1 online resource (642 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | pt. I. Introduction and practical aspects of testing -- pt. II. Quantitative aspects of measurement -- pt. III. Assessment of physical activity and fitness -- pt. IV. School-based evaluation |
| Contents | Introduction to measurement and evaluation -- Practical aspests of testing -- Statistical tools -- Reliability and objectivity -- Validity -- Physical activity and sedentary behavior -- Aerobic fitness -- Body composition -- Musculoskeletal fitness -- Youth fitness and physical activity -- Grading and standard setting -- Authentic and alternative assessments -- Sport skill -- Knowledge tests and questionnaires |
| Abstract | 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 Science. Using a student-centered approach, it presents tests and methods for evaluating aerobic fitness, body composition, skill achievement, youth fitness, and much more. The Ninth Edition highlights the practical skills and materials that readers need and clearly outlines each chapters objectives. It goes on to discuss the latest public health initiatives, computer-based evaluations, and Healthy People 2020. |
| General note | Intraclass R from Two-Way Analysis of Variance. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Baumgartner, Ted A. Measurement for Evaluation in Kinesiology. Burlington : Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, ©2015 9781284040753 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781284040760 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1284040763 (electronic bk.) |