Measurement by the Physical Educator: Why and How

Measurement by the Physical Educator: Why and How helps the physical education exercise science or kinesiology major develop the necessary confidence and skills to measure and assess student' knowledge and physical performance in physical education classes.  Beyond just providing measurement techniques this instructive readable text also teaches the reason for the measurement and how to apply the results of assessment to the design of learning activities that will meet students' physical activity needs.  This book prepares future physical educators for work in a variety of settings both school and non-school by providing practical methods of measuring skills knowledge physical performance and physical fitness.