This course is an introduction to the most fundamental uses of measurement and research in exercise science and health promotion. The course addresses problem selection, literature review, research design and methodology, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, the interpretation and writing of research articles, the construction and use of tests in exercise science.
Math 109 or 121, College Algebra.
1. Describe the basic value of research and statistics in relation to physical education. 2. Describe the formation of a research question. 3. Describe and demonstrate various means of performing literature searches. 4. Describe various research designs commonly used in exercise science and health promotion literature. 5. Demonstrate the ability to utilize commonplace spreadsheet technology to create grading programs and perform statistical analysis. 6. Describe and demonstrate the use of descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and variability. 7. Describe the concept of probability and how it may be used to make research decisions. 8. Describe and demonstrate the use of correlation and prediction. 9. Describe and demonstrate the use of inferential statistics to assess probabilities including t tests, ANOVA, Chi-square, correlation, and linear regression. 10. Demonstrate the ability to interpret research. 11. Demonstrate the ability to analyze data and write a short research paper. 12. Discuss the use of norm referenced versus criterion referenced approaches in measurement for exercise science and health promotion. 13. Discuss various methods used for grading in exercise science and health promotion.
Midterm Examination 20% Final Examination 20% Homework (7-8 averaged) 40% Research Paper 20%
Grades are determined based on the following scale: A = 89.5-100%, B = 79.6-89.4%, C = 69.5-79.5%, D=<69.5%.
1) Students who miss five or more classes may be subject to instructor withdrawal. 2) Students who miss quizzes or examinations without an excused absence or prior arrangement with the instructor may not makeup those quizzes or examinations. 3) The University abides by the American’s with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of a handicap.” If you have a documented disability that may impact your performance in this class for which you require accommodations, please see the instructor as soon as possible to arrange accommodations. In order to receive accommodations, you must be registered with and provide documentation of your disability, the Disability Services Office, which is located in the Psychology Building, Room 232.
Week Topic Assignments/Tests 1. Intro.to Measurement, Research, and Statistics Chapter 1, HW 1 2. Research Design and Literature Review Supplemental Reading, HW 2 3. Using Microcomputers and Displaying Data Chapter 2, HW 3 4. Population Sampling Supplemental, HW 4 5-6. Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution Chapter 3, HW 5, Midterm Exam 7-8. Correlation and Prediction Chapter 4 , HW 6&7, 9-12. Probability and Inferential Statistics Chapter 5, HW 8,9&10 13. Norma Referenced Measurement Chapter 6, HW 11 14. Criterion Referenced Measurement Chapter 7, HW 12, Final Project Due 15. Grading in EXHP Chapter 8&9, HW 13 16. Final Examination