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Measurement for Evaluation in Physical Education & Exercise Science, 8/e
Ted A. Baumgartner, University of Georgia
Andrew (Tony) S. Jackson, University of Houston -- Houston
Matthew T. Mahar, East Carolina University
David A. Rowe, East Carolina University


Feature Summary

  • Lists objectives at the beginning of each chapter, features a formative evaluation of these objectives at the end of the chapter; and includes additional learning activities that also help students assess their progress

  • Includes examples in athletic training and physical therapy, making the book more relevant for students in these fields

  • Provides information on computers throughout the text, rather than in a separate chapter, to underscore the idea that the use of computers and technology is essential to the entire field of measurement

  • Highlights and numbers equations throughout the text, which makes reference to these foundational equations easier

  • Features a comprehensive chapter on aging and adult fitness, covering the role of aging and lifestyle on fitness and health and the evaluation methods used to measure fitness for adult and aging populations