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Module 1:

Concepts in Tests

and

Measurements

KIN 3502 Dr Hulteen

• Look no further than testing for COVID-

This Class

• How Active Are People?
• How Fit Are People?
• How Skilled Are People?
• Psychological Attributes

Who is This Class For? Doctor Researcher^ Teacher Personal Trainer Physical Therapist

Tes t A written, oral, physiological, psychological, or mechanical instrument or tool

Measurement The act of assessment

Quantitative Qualitative

• (^) Numeric Data
• (^) Tools and gadgets
• (^) Analysis: Statistics
  • (^) Non-Numeric
  • (^) Observation and Interview
  • (^) Analysis: Themes and Description

Can you think of an example of how this works?

Physical Activity Pedometer

How can Charlie assess his jumping capability?

There is more than one way!

• (^) We could look at how Charlie jumps. We are looking at the quality of his movement.
• (^) We could also look at the distance Charlie jumps.

Norm-Referenced Standards A report of human performance compared to others

When you went to the doctor as a kid your weight was compared to a normative group