KNR 341
Assessment in Physical Education
Daily Measurement and
Evaluation
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Alarm Clock
Gasoline Gauge
Speedometer
Meeting New People
Opinion of This Class
Types of Assessment
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Quantitative
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Time in one mile run
Score on basketball spot shooting test
Grade on weight training exam
Qualitative
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“Excellent” ranking on throwing form
Checklist on golf swing
Score on gymnastics routine
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
LET’S GIVE IT A TRY
Historical Perspective
1860-1900
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 Perspective
1900 - 1940
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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.
Historical Perspective
1940 - 1980
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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.
Historical Perspective
1980 - Present
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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.
Current Trends
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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
Assessing Student
Performance
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Diagnosis
Classification
Achievement
Improvement
Motivation
Assessing Teacher
Performance
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Assignment of Grades
Evaluation of Units of Instruction
Evaluation of the Curriculum
Teacher Effectiveness
Public Relations