Chapter 10 - Evaluation in Physical & Health Education Flashcards

1
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what are the 6 purposes of testing and evaluation?

A

1) placement
2) diagnosis
3) prediction
4) motivation
5) achievement
6) program evaluation

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placement

A

initial tests can be used to group individuals on he basis of skill level or ability

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3
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what does placement grouping allow for?

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allows for the most efficient and effective use of time for training

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4
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diagnosis

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after administering a test, the results must be evaluated - performances can be evaluated - deficiencies and weaknesses are identified

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5
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what determines what specific areas should be focused on during training?

A

the results from diagnosis

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6
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prediction

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specialized tests can be used to predict future results and performance

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7
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do prediction tests have varying degrees of success in their capacity to predict future events?

A

yes

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8
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tests and measurements assist in the ________ of our preductions

A

accuracy

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9
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motivation

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most individuals need the proper motivation if they are to put forth their full effort

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10
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measurement and evaluation can be stimulating and challenging enough to increase individuals _______ levels

A

motivation levels

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11
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measurement and tests allow _________ to be evaluated

A

achievement

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12
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what must be established in order to objectively and accurately measure achievements?

A

a set of objectives must be established prior to testing

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13
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what is an example of achievement?

A

the number of foul shots made out of 10

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14
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program evaluation allows for what?

A

allows for the determination of whether a program has successfully achieved its objectives

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15
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what is program evaluation often related to?

A

budgetary constraints

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16
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norms

A

the average of a population

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17
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reliability

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refers to the consistency or repeatability of test scores, data, or observations

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18
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when is a test considered reliable?

A

if measurements are the same each time the test is administered to the same individual

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19
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validity

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the extent to which a test measures what is proposes to measure. a trait that is possessed by the instrument or test being used

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20
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with a dart board as an example: what would be the reliability? what would be the validity?

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reliability: refers to the “clustering” or “spread” in reference to the placement of each dart thrown
validity: refers to the placement of each dart thrown relative to an established standard or intended target (distance from the ‘bull’s eye’)

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21
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in order to be deemed valid, a test must be ______ and _______ and measure what is is supposed to measure

A

reliable and relevant

22
Q

what is aerobic capacity a reflection of?

A

aerobic capacity is a reflection of an individuals cardiorespiratory endurance

23
Q

what are the 2 ways aerobic capacity can be measured?

A

lab or field test

24
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how is aerobic capacity measured in the lab?

A

measurement of VO2 max is achieved during a graded exercise test to exhaustion

25
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how do field tests measure VO2 max?

A

using various calculations

26
Q

aerobic capacity is estimated from the _________ or __________ following activity

A

heart rate response or recovery heart rate

27
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________ of tests is crucial to the accuracy of field tests

A

standardization

28
Q

list 5 field tests that measure aerobic capacity

A

1) 12- minute run-walk test
2) 1-mile run or walk test
3) 2400-metre endurance run
4) YMCA 3-minute step test
5) Queen’s College step test

29
Q

what are 2 ways to measure body composition?

A

1) YMCA skin fold test

2) circumference (girth) measurements

30
Q

what are measurements of subcutaneous fat based on?

A

the relationship that exists between subcutaneous fat and total body fat

31
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what are skin fold measurements made with

A

skin fold callipers

32
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what does the sum of a set of skin folds indicate?

A

the relative degree of fatness of an individual

33
Q

list 7 circumference sites

A
  • neck
  • chest
  • hips
  • thigh
  • calf
  • biceps
  • abdomen
34
Q

what are 2 ways to measure muscular strength?

A

1) grip dynometer

2) repetition maximum

35
Q

grip dynamometer is used as an ______ strength test

A

isometric

36
Q

grip dynamometer is used to measure the grip strength of _______

A

the hand

37
Q

hand grip strength is correlated with what?

A

total body strength

38
Q

what does one repetition maximum refer to?

A

the maximum amount of weight an individual can list just one time

39
Q

values of one repetition maximum can be used from two different exercises…what are they?

A

bench press or leg press

40
Q

how are strength measure made equitable across weight classes?

A

by dividing the 1 repetition maximum values by the subjects body weight

41
Q

what are 2 fitness tests to measure muscular power?

A

1) standing long jump

2) vertical jump

42
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what is another name for a vertical jump?

A

sergeant jump

43
Q

what are 4 fitness tests to measure muscular endurance?

A

1) YMCA 1 minute sit up test
2) pull ups or flexed arm hang
3) pull ups test
4) continuous burpee test

44
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endurance

A

endurance refers to the ability of skeletal muscle to maintain tension or to execute repeated movements of submaximal resistance over time

45
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true or false: not too many muscular endurance tests are practical

A

FALSE: most tests of muscular endurance are quite practical

46
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what are 4 fitness tests to measure flexibility?

A

1) sit and reach test
2) bridge up test
3) hamstring looseness test
4) total body rotation test

47
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flexibility

A

refers to the range of motion about a joint

48
Q

______ tends to be joint specific

A

flexibility

49
Q

is there a general test of flexibility?

A

no, because it tends to be joint specific

50
Q

list 3 fitness tests that measure agility

A

1) burpee test
2) CAHPER shuttle run
3) hexagonal obstacle test

51
Q

agility

A

the physical ability that enables rapid and precise change of body position and direction

52
Q

what are 3 sports that specifically need agility?

A

judo, wrestling, and badminton