Course Description
PE 584
Assessment and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Units: 3
This course provides current and/or future physical education and exercise science teachers/practitioners with theoretical and practical knowledge of assessment and evaluation techniques. Emphasis is on the importance and consistency of assessment in relation to the mission of physical education and exercise science. Through the learning and practice of basic statistical concepts, computer application, and validity and reliability theories, a variety of assessment tools in psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains are introduced. This course allows each student to master the essential content, principles, and concepts necessary to become an effective evaluator in physical education and exercise science.