KNR 341

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KNR 341

• Assessment in Physical Education

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Daily Measurement and Evaluation

• Alarm Clock
• Gasoline Gauge
• Speedometer
• Meeting New People
• Opinion of This Class

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Types of Assessment

• Quantitative
• Time in one mile run
• Score on basketball spot shooting test
• Grade on weight training exam
• Qualitative
• Excellent ranking on throwing form
• Checklist on golf swing
• Score on gymnastics routine

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Test, Measurement, and Evaluation

• Test instrument, protocol, or technique that
  measures attribute of interest
• Measurement process of collecting data on
  attribute of interest
• Evaluation process of interpreting the
  collected measurement to make professional
  judgment of value or worth

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Lets Give It a try
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Historical Perspective1860-1900

• Edward Hitchcock and Dudley Sargent initially
  studied anthropometrics and body symmetry.
• Around 1880, performance capacities became of
  interest.
• Late in 1800s, physical educators began testing
  cardiovascular efficiency.

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Historical Perspective1900 - 1940

• Further refinement of strength testing.
• Test batteries were developed to measure
  endurance of various muscle groups.
• In 1920s, new statistical methods were introduced
  that improved validity of tests. The concept of
  measuring social skills was also introduced.

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Historical Perspective1940 - 1980

• World War II prompted national concern for
  physical fitness.
• Kraus Weber tests compared American to European
  youth in 1950s.
• In 1960s and 1970s, the development of a
  scientific knowledge base evolved.

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Historical Perspective1980 - Present

• Decline in PE requirements in schools.
• Dramatic declines in levels of youth fitness.
• Health related fitness testing emphasized.
• Demands for accountability increased.
• Technological advances helped assessment efforts.

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Current Trends

• Public Health Initiatives
• Promotion of Physical Activity
• Problems with Obesity
• Evaluation Standards for School Programs
• Alternative Assessments
• Rapid Technological Advances
• Growth of Activity-Based Programs

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Assessing Student Performance

• Diagnosis
• Classification
• Achievement
• Improvement
• Motivation

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Assessing Teacher Performance

• Assignment of Grades
• Evaluation of Units of Instruction
• Evaluation of the Curriculum
• Teacher Effectiveness
• Public Relations