Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I Measurement and evaluation: The nature and use of measurement and evaluation in physical education -- Section II Statistical concepts: Basic characteristics of observed scores -- Normal probability curve and norms -- Interclass correlation coefficients -- Linear regression and prediction -- Intraclass correlation coefficient (analysis of variance) -- Other selected correlation coefficients -- Partial correlation coefficients -- Multiple correlation coefficients -- Computer programs -- Section III Selection, development and evaluation of measuring instruments: Criteria for selecting and developing measuring instruments -- Constructing written measuring instruments -- Constructing motor performance measuring instruments -- Grading in physical education -- Section IV Measuring instruments: Body and biomechanical measuring instruments -- Strength measuring instruments -- Speed, flexibility, balance and agility measuring instruments -- Cardiorespiratory measuring instruments -- Fitness measuring instruments -- Affective domain measuring instruments -- Sports measuring instruments.