Full Description
Many teachers in special education and adapted physical activity have come to rely on Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment. This new edition details everything needed to examine children's social, affective, physical and cognitive abilities.
There are also detailed descriptions of the assessment concepts and procedures. Plus, it provides the information teachers need to accurately assess students
with disabilities.
The comprehensive guide presents a number of case studies focusing on real-life situations that teachers encounter on a daily basis. In addition, every chapter supplies key terms, concepts and review questions.
Contents
Chapter 1. Who You Are Assessing
Chapter 2. Why You Are Assessing
Chapter 3. Getting to Know the Student
Chapter 4. Selecting an Appropriate Assessment Instrument
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 Perception and Cognition
Chapter 10. Assessing Behavior and Social Competence
Appendix A. Sample Write-Up for Infant and Early Childhood Motor Development Tests
Appendix B. Sample Write-Up for Fundamental Motor Patterns Tests
Appendix C. Sample Write-Up for Motor Proficiency Tests
Appendix D. Sample Write-Up for Sports Skills Tests
