HHP 4210: Measurement & Evaluation Physical Education

HHP 4210: MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

3 Credits - SPRING 2009

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Lisa Lewis

OFFICE: 274 Dunn Center

PHONE: 931-221-6115

E-mail: lewisl@apsu.edu

Office Hours: MWF 11:30am-12:30pm

TEXTBOOK

Morrow, Jackson, Disch, & Mood(2005). Measurement and evaluation in human performance (3rd ed.). Human Kinetics.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Includes an appreciation of the importance of measurement in Health and Human Performance and Wellness. The types of tests appropriate for evaluation in health and human performance as well as fitness assessment will be covered. Methods of test construction and statistical analysis will be examined and applied.

PREREQUISITE

Upper division standing or permission of chair.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to

1.      Define and describe terminology that applies to measurement and evaluation.

2.      Complete statistical computations as they apply to health and physical education.

3.      Become familiar with using computer programs that do statistical computations.

4.      Formulate an appropriate way to grade students in the school setting to include authentic assessment and rubrics.

5.      Administer a variety of tests as they apply to physical education, health and fitness.

6.      Analyze and interpret data collected from a test appropriate to our field.

7.      Develop questions to assess the cognitive domain for a variety of written test formats.

8.      Become familiar with current and new assessment practices in the schools.

9.      Analyze and evaluate various fitness movements.

10.  Develop an evaluation process for assessing the affective domain.

HHP Undergraduate Learning Outcomes

I.                   Learning Outcome I-Knowledge: HHP students will demonstrate an understanding of foundations, theories and models relative to their program specific content in:

a.       Human Physiology

b.      Psychological Principles and Behaviors

c.       Agencies, Schools, and other Organizations

d.      Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation

II.                Learning Outcome II-Skills: HHP students will evidence the following abilities relative to their program of study:

a.       Speaking, Writing, Listening

b.      Critical Thinking

c.       Information Literacy and Scientific Inquiry

d.      Facilitating Behavioral Change

e.       Sport and Fitness Assessment and Evaluation

f.       Classroom Instruction Management

g.      Motor Performance

h.      Use of Technology

i.        Emergency Response

III.             Learning Outcome III-Values: HHP student will exhibit understanding and appreciation of the following:

a.       Academic Honesty and Integrity

b.      Professional and Ethical Practices

c.       Human Diversity

d.      Individual and Collaborative Work Ethic

e.       Importance of Human Movement and a Healthy Lifestyles

COURSE OUTLINE

I.                    Terminology

II.                 Statistics

A.     Frequency distribution

B.     Describing a distribution of test scores

1.      -measures of central tendency

2.      -percentile rank

3.      -measures of variability

4.      -graphing

D. Pearson Product Moment Correlation

1.      E. Spearman Rank Order

III.               Validity and Reliability

A.     Correlation coefficient

IV.              Assessment and Grading of students

V.                 Testing of health-related components of physical fitness

VI.              Sports Skills testing

VII.            Authentic assessment and rubrics

VIII.         Fitness technique evaluation

IX.              Test construction - cognitive domain

2.      X. Assessing the affective domain

3.       Standard scores: T-scores, z-scores

STUDENT EVALUATION

There will be several quizzes, tests and assignments throughout the semester, each with a designated number of points. The student’s final grade will be based on the number of earned points to include:

Pop Quizzes    48 points

Homework       80 points

Exams            300 points

TOTAL         428 points

Grades at the end of the semester assigned:

385-428 A

342-384 B

299-341 C

256-298 D

Below 256 F

Required course materials

Calculator – Basic Only (no Graphing Calculator or cell phone can be used)  but must have a square root mode.

Academic and Classroom Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Academic misconduct, e.g., cheating, plagiarism, and classroom misconduct will not be tolerated. Students should read the “Code of Student Conduct” in the new Student Handbook for an understanding of what is expected of them with the academic setting.

Class Etiquette (the rules and conventions governing correct or polite behavior in society in general or in a specific social or professional group or situation) I feel it is very important to explain my philosophy of class etiquette.

            Respect

(Student to student, Student to instructor, Instructor to student)

                        a.         When someone is addressing the class everyone else is attentive.

b.         No cross talking (continuous conversation with one or more students while someone else (teacher or student) is addressing the class). This can result in student(s) being asked to leave the classroom (attendance credit denied).

                        c.         Every view or opinion is respected (not necessarily agreed upon)

d.         Class time is to be used for class material and subject. All personal complaints, concerns, clarifications, criticisms of other students or instructor will be addressed before or after class.

e.         Cell phone or any other devices are prohibited during class. Any use during class can result in the student being asked to leave and attendance credit denied. 

f.          Tardiness (6 min. or later) will not be tolerated and admission or attendance credit to the class may be denied.

g.         Once class has started students will remain in the classroom until class has concluded.

g.         Every student will participate in class assignments or exercises.

h.         Every student will freely express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions in a respectful manner.

i.          Any behavior by a student that disrupts the learning environment will not be tolerated.

Minors in the classroom Policy

Minor (any non-student under the age of 18) accompanying staff, faculty, students, or, visitors on campus are NOT permitted in classrooms.

Students with disabilities

Any student who has a condition that may affect his or her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me or with the Coordinator of Disability Services 221-6230; voice tty 221-6278; fax 221-7102

Attendance

Students are expected to attend each class session. Three (3) absences are permitted for ANY reason. Save these for sickness, traffic court, family illness/deaths, car trouble, or any other reason. Each student will start the semester with 15 points. Each class missed 5 points will be deducted.

This may change.