Developmental and adapted physical activity assessment

Author(s)

• Horvat, Michael A.
• Block, Martin E.
• Kelly, Luke

Bibliographic Information

Developmental and adapted physical activity assessment

Michael Horvat, Martin E. Block, Luke E. Kelly

Human Kinetics, c2007

• : hbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-233) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This work serves as a reference for students and practitioners working in the field of adapted physical education. It provides practical guidance for the assessment of individuals with disabilities in physical education programmes. The reader will learn to maximise participant skills and success through accurate assessment. It includes key terms, review questions and practical case studies to reinforce theory.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1. Who You Are Assessing
• Chapter 2. Why You Are Assessing
• Chapter 3. Getting to Know the Child
• Chapter 4. Understanding Assessment Instruments
• Chapter 5. Selecting and Administering Tests
• Chapter 6. Assessing Motor Development and Motor Skill Performance
• Chapter 7. Assessing Physical Fitness
• Chapter 8. Assessing Posture and Gait
• Chapter 9. Assessing Behavior and Social Competencies
• Chapter 10. Translating Assessment Into Action: A Team Approach.

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Details

• NCID: BA81856373
• ISBN:
  • 9780736051071
• LCCN: 2006011240
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Champaign, Ill.
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 243 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : GV445
  • DC22 : 371.9/04486
  • DC22 : 371.91/446
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Physical education for children with disabilities
  • LCSH : Ability -- Testing