Test and Measurements in Physical Education

Contents: 1. The concept of measurement. 2. Historical background of tests and measurements in physical education. 3. Administration of tests and measurements. 4. Tests and measurement of physical fitness. 5. Introduction to measurements of all types. 6. Evaluation of performance tests. 7. Tests of fitness and endurance. 8. Measurement of motor performance. 9. The evaluation process.

In the present book entitled Tests and Measurements in Physical Education readers will find however that it differs from earlier studies in several ways. Most notably the text has been reorganized and well over half of the content has been newly written specifically for this edition. With this new content the author have tried to reflect some of the major changes in the field of physical education and sport. (jacket)