9th Edition

Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science

By Skip M. Williams, Alan C. Lacy Copyright 2026
392 Pages 16 Color & 62 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

392 Pages 16 Color & 62 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

392 Pages 16 Color & 62 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The ninth edition of Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science offers students in the various fields of kinesiology a clear and practical guide to best practice for measurement and evaluation in school- and non-school-based physical activity programs. Understanding and applying measurement and evaluation are critical to any activity-based program. This textbook... Read more

1. Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation

2. Linking Program Development with Measurement and Evaluation

3. Basic Statistics

4. Criteria for Test Selection

5. Alternative Assessment

6. Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

7. Measuring Psychomotor Skills

8. Measuring Cognitive Knowledge

9. Measuring Affective Behaviors

10. Grading

11. Using Self-Evaluation to Improve Instruction

12. Measurement and Evaluation in Activity-Based Settings

Biography

Skip M. Williams, PhD, is a professor in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University (ISU). He previously served as the assistant director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation, director of the Physical Education Teacher Education program, and graduate sequence coordinator for the Physical Education Pedagogy program at ISU. His main research focus is on physical activity and fitness promotion of children and adolescents in school settings.

Alan C. Lacy, PhD, is a professor emeritus in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University (ISU). He served as associate vice president in the Office of the Provost at ISU. He has previously served as associate dean in the College of Applied Science and Technology and director of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at ISU. He is a fellow of the Research Consortium of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America).