Evaluating Performance in Physical Education

Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages ix-x To the Instructor , Pages xi-xviii CHAPTER 1 - Functions of Testing , Pages 1-6 CHAPTER 2 - Test Evaluation , Pages 7-16 CHAPTER 3 - Administration of Tests , Pages 17-25 CHAPTER 4 - Subjective Evaluation , Pages 27-47 CHAPTER 5 - Interpretation of Test Scores , Pages 49-79 CHAPTER 6 - Optional Supplement to Interpretation of Test Scores , Pages 81-99 CHAPTER 7 - Evaluation of the Student , Pages 101-114 CHAPTER 8 - Physical Performance and Fitness , Pages 115-137 CHAPTER 9 - Written Tests , Pages 139-154 CHAPTER 10 - Conclusion , Pages 155-162 APPENDIX A - Procedure for Large Groups , Pages 163-181 APPENDIX B - Squares, Square Roots, and Reciprocals of Numbers , Pages 183-190 APPENDIX C - Significance Levels from Normal Curve , Pages 191-192 APPENDIX D - Table of χ 2 , Pages 193-194 APPENDIX E - Examples of Tests , Pages 195-222 Index , Pages 223-226 Evaluating Performance in Physical Education describes the tools and techniques that can be used by teachers to assess student performance, curriculum, and method of teaching. The book discusses conventional material in evaluating physical education performance through written, fitness tests, and elementary statistics. The text also explains nonparametric statistics, subjective evaluation, and a theoretical model for fitness and performance. The authors review the functions, evaluation, and administration of testing. The authors also explain in more detail subjective evaluation and offer three forms: 1) experience of the teacher; 2) skill to be rated; and 3) length of time for rating. In testing events, nonparametric statistical procedures show more reliability; parametric procedures are preferably to be used in established research stations. The authors also list some guidelines to be followed in evaluating the student such as objectives, assignment of grades, and acceptance of the grading plan. The book also discusses procedures when evaluation involves large groups. The text can assist physical education teachers, school administrators, and educators in evaluating their subject course or curricula.