Baumgartner, Ted A.

Measurement for evaluation in kinesiology / Ted A. Baumgartner, PhD University of Georgia ; Andrew S. Jackson, PED University of Houston ; Matther T. Mahar, EdD East Carolina University ; David A. Rowe, PhD University of Strathclyde. - Ninth edition. - xx, 426 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Previous edition: Measurement for evaluation in physical education and exercise science / Ted A. Baumgartner. 8th ed. 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. Introduction and practical aspects of testing -- Introduction to measurement and evaluation -- Practical aspects of testing -- pt. II. Quantitative aspects of measurement -- Statistical tools -- Reliability and objectivity -- Validity -- pt. III. Assessment of physical activity and fitness -- Physical activity and sedentary behavior -- Aerobic fitness -- Body composition -- Musculoskeletal fitness -- Youth fitness nd physical activity -- pt. IV. School-based evaluation -- Grading and standard setting -- Authentic and alternative assessments -- Sport skill -- Knowledge tests and questionnaires.

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Physical fitness--Testing.
Physical education and training.
Kinesiology.

GV436 / .B33 2016

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