Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
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Spring 2007 |
KIN 302 (11952) |
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Location: RE155 |
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Instructor: Konstantinos “Dino” Vrongistinos, Ph.D. |
e-mail: kv61497@csun.edu |
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Office: KN281
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Phone: (818)-677-7567 |
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Office Hours: M,W
14:00-15:00, T,THR 13:00-14:00,
& by appointment |
http://www.csun.edu/~kv61497 |
I. Course Description
This course is designed to give the student knowledge of essential principles of measurement and evaluation in Kinesiology. Experiences are provided to help the student understand basic concepts relating to classification of data, samples and populations, hypothesis testing, and probability statements. The student will be introduced to various concepts in order to be able to compute from raw data, and interpret the following statistical concepts:
Frequency distributions Measures of central tendency (Mode, Median, Mean)
Measures of variability (Range, IQR, Std. Dev.) Standard Scores (z, %, T, Stanines)
Correlation coefficients Dependent and Independent t tests
-Define, explain the importance of, and compute validity, reliability, and objectivity coefficients for any measuring instrument.
-Identify
and evaluate standard tests of fitness including muscular strength and
endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, and body composition.
-Identify and evaluate standard tests of basic motor abilities including balance, power, agility, speed, and reaction time.
-Describe methods of measuring fitness and skill parameters for individuals with disabilities.
-Define and interpret norms and criterion references from national and teacher made tests.
-Identify and explain general principles for construction of written tests.
-Identify and explain principles for development of course objectives.
-Identify and explain the value and use of several methods of grading.
II. Textbooks
A.
Vincent, William J. Statistics In
Kinesiology, 3rd ed, Human Kinetics Pub.,
B. Miller, David K. Measurement by the Physical Educator, Why and How, 5th ed, WCB/McGraw Hill, 2006.
III. Evaluation
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class. I will check attendance frequent.
a. A student must participate at least 70% of the class sections to receive credit in the class
For an absence
to be excused you must notify the instructor before class unless you
have a signed and dated excuse. The only absences that will be considered
“excused” are those due to illness (as documented by an MD) or bona fide
emergencies (appropriate documentation necessary, according to University
regulations.) You must bring you
excuse within a week after the first time you come back to class, otherwise the
absence will remain unexcused.
b. Students missing a class session for any reason are not eligible to make up the bonus pop-quizzes
c. Students missing a test session without
excuse are not eligible to make up the test. A 0% will be assigned to their
grade.
d. Students missing a test session with excuse
are eligible to add the percentage of their missing test to their final test.
(For example missing Test-1, which counts for 50 points or 10%, will increase
the Final-Test to 250 points or 50%)
Grade Scale
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Percent |
Letter |
Points |
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90-100: |
A |
900-1000 |
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80-89.99: |
B |
800-899.95 |
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70-79.99: |
C |
700-799.95 |
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60-69.99: |
D |
600-699.95 |
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less than 60 |
F |
less than 600 |
Assignment of plus/minus grades will be determined by the final class
point distribution
Summary of Graded Activities:
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1.Assignments-Quizzes: |
10% or 100 points |
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2. Tests: |
60% or 600 points |
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3. Final: |
30% or 300 points |
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Total: |
100% or 1000 points |
A student may gain up to 2% or
10 bonus points from pop-quizzes and extra credit points.
IV Miscellaneous Information
A. Time Elements
Class begins promptly on the hour
B. Behavior
Treat other students and the instructor with respect and civility. Free discussion, inquiry, and expression is encouraged in this class. Classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable. Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of beepers, cellular phones, or other electronic devices; repeatedly talking in class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing in a way that is perceived as “crossing the civility line.” Eating food or chewing ice during lecture or discussion time is unacceptable.
C. Cheating will not be tolerated. Severe penalties will be imposed including an F on the exam, and potentially and F in the course, and may also be subject to more severe discipline by the University. Please review the Student Conduct on Academic Dishonesty in the current Schedule of Classes and in the University Catalog. Each student is expected to be familiar and abide by the conditions of student conduct as presented in the CSUN Catalog Appendix C.
Exams may not be made up with rare exceptions. In the case of illness, advanced notice to the instructor must be given, and proof must be provided.
D. Assignments turned in one day late will receive 50% credit. After one day, no credit will be given.
Note:
Students
with exceptional needs: This
instructor, in conjunction with California State University Northridge, is
committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. If you are a student with a disability and wish to request accommodations,
please contact the Center on Disabilities located in Student Services
Building BH 110, or call (818) 677-2684 for an appointment.
http://www.csun.edu/cod/ , codss@csun.edu, Phone: (818) 677-2684, Fax:
(818) 677-4929, Office Hours: M - F
Any
information regarding your disability will remain confidential. Because many
accommodations require early planning, requests for accommodation should be
made as early as possible. Any requests for accommodations will be reviewed in
a timely manner to determine their appropriateness for this class.
Attention: Last day to drop is Friday of the 2nd week of classes
Links
IV Schedule Fall 2007 KIN 302 (11952) M 16:00-18:50 Location: RE155
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Week |
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Additional
Topics from Miller’s Book |
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Aug |
27 |
1 |
Chap 1,2,3 |
Measurement in Kinesiology, Hypothesis & Statistical Inference -- Organize data |
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Sep |
3 |
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No Class |
Labor Day |
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10 |
2 |
Chap 3 |
Normal Curve – Percentiles |
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17 |
3 |
Chap 4 |
Measures of Central Tendency |
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24 |
4 |
Test 1 Chap 4-5 |
Chap. Measures of Central Tendency & Dispersion |
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Oct |
1 |
5 |
Chap 5 |
Measures of Dispersion (What is SS) |
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8 |
6 HW1 |
Chap 6 |
z-scores, T-scores, Confidence Intervals |
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15 |
7 HW2 |
Chap 6,7 |
Standard error of the mean, Correlation—Regression Review - Sample tests |
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22 |
8 HW3 |
Test 2 Chap 7 |
Chap. 3-4-5-6 (Vincent’s Book) Correlation—Regression |
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29 |
9 |
Chap 7 |
Correlation—Regression |
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Nov |
5 |
10 |
Chap 8 |
t-test – One Sample, t-test, two & one tailed test |
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12 |
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No Class |
Veterans Day |
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19 |
11 |
Chap 8 |
t-test– Independent Samples, Hypothesis Testing independent t-test, paired t-test |
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26 |
12 |
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Miller’s Book, Measurement-Evaluation – Assessment, Reliability & Validity Test & Grading -- Evaluation – Assessment |
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Dec |
3 |
13 |
Test 3 |
Chap 6-7-8 (Vincent’s Book) Miller’s Book, Psychomotor Domain – Tests Agility Balance Cardio-Fitness Flexibility & Strength |
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10 |
14 |
Last Class |
Miller’s Book, Body Composition, Posture Older Adults, Special
Populations, Sports Skills, Affective Behavior |
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Dec 11-17 Finals |
23 |
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Final
Exam Week 16 |
Scheduled for Monday December 17 , 05:30-07:30 pm RE155 TBA check with instructor |
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Schedule is
tentative and subject to changes