Measurement
and Evaluation in Kinesiology
ENS 305
Dr. Susan Levy
Office: ENS 302
Phone/email: 594-5672; slevy@mail.sdsu.edu
Office
Hrs: Monday: 2:00 – 3:30 PM,
Wednesday: 2:00 – 3:30 PM; or by appointment.
Text: Baumgartner,
T.A., Jackson, A.S., Mahar, M.T., & Rowe, D.A. (2003). Measurement for
evaluation in physical education & exercise science: Boston; McGraw Hill.
Course Guide: KB Books
Objectives
1. Demonstrate knowledge of statistical
techniques useful in education, clinical, or research
settings through calculation and
application of descriptive statistics.
2. Demonstrate the ability to select
appropriate validity techniques for a given situation.
3. Calculate validity and reliability
coefficients in a decision-making framework.
4. Collect and appropriately analyze data to
examine the validity of a physical activity measure.
5. Conduct item analysis for written tests.
6. Evaluate several grading plans as to their
objectivity and relevance.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the
strengths and weaknesses of various fitness tests for
children and adults.
Course Outline Text
Reading
Introduction
to Tests and Measurements Chapter
1
Descriptive
statistics and the Normal Distribution Chapter 2
Correlation
and Prediction
[EXAM 1]
Norm-Referenced
Validity Chapter
4
Norm-Referenced
Reliability Chapter
3
Criterion-Referenced
Measurement
Measuring
Physical Activity Chapter
12
[EXAM 2]
Grading:
A Summative Evaluation Chapter
5
Measuring
Cognitive Objectives with Written Tests Chapter
14
Physical
Fitness and Activity Assessment in Adults Chapter
11
Physical
Fitness and Activity Assessment in Youth Chapter
10
Assessment
of Sport Skills and Motor Abilities Chapter 13
Course Requirements
Exam
1 25% Assignments 15%
Exam
2 30% Final Exam 30% (Not Cumulative)
Prerequisites: Students must have
completed ENS 210 and a statistics course. Concurrent enrollment is not
acceptable.
Attendance: Regular attendance is
expected and critical to success in this course. If you will not be in class
please email me PRIOR to the class session.
Assignments: All assignments are due
in class on the due date. Failure to do so will result in no credit being
given for that assignment.
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90-100% |
A |
80-85% |
B |
70-75% |
C |
60-65% |
D |
|
88-89% |
A- |
78-79% |
B- |
68-69% |
C- |
58-59% |
D- |
|
86-87% |
B+ |
76-77% |
C+ |
66-67% |
D+ |
Below
58% |
F |
Computer Lab Hours [Love Library]
594-3189
Monday
– Thursday 7:00 am – 11:45
pm
Friday 7:00 am –
5:45 pm
Saturday 10:00 am –
5:45 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 11:45 pm
Please note:
If
you have a documented disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this
course, please make arrangements to meet with me soon. Please request that the
Disabled Students Services provide a list of needed accommodations.
Websites of Interest
American
College of Sports Medicine
American
Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance