Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology

ENS 305

Tu/Th 12.30-1.45pm.

Dr. Simon Marshall

 

Office:  ENS 318         

Phone: 594 7272

Email:   smarshal@mail.sdsu.edu

Office Hrs: T/Th 2.30-3.30pm

 

Required Text:

 

Morrow, J.R., Jackson, A.W., Disch, J.G., & Mood, D.P. (2000). Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

 

Learning Objectives:

 

After completion of this course, students should be able to:

 

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 3

Correlation and Prediction                                                                                Chapter 4

[EXAM 1]

Norm-Referenced Measurement                                                                       Chapter 6

Criterion-Referenced Measurement                                                                   Chapter 7

Measuring Physical Activity                                                                               TBA

[EXAM 2]

Grading: A Summative Evaluation                                                                      Chapter 8

Measuring Cognitive Objectives with Written Tests                                           Chapter 10

Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Adults                                            Chapter 11

Physical Fitness and Activity Assessment in Youth                                             Chapter 12

Assessment of Sport Skills and Motor Abilities                                      Chapter 13

 

 


Assessment:

Exam 1 (Thur, Oct 2)               25%                 Assignments     15%

Exam 2 (Tues, Nov 4) 30%                 Final Exam       30% (Thur, Dec 18)

 

Note: Examinations are not cumulative

 

Grading Scale:

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

 

 

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 day assigned. Failure to do so will result in no credit being given for that assignment.

 

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.