3 Undergraduate Credits
This course is a study of measurement techniques used in community health education which includes selection, administration and interpretation of tests. Emphasis will be on test and measurement theory and application. Students will utilize standard test and measurement protocols and statistical tools to evaluate and assess health and fitness levels of individuals at all educational levels as well as adults and aging individuals in community based, corporate and government health and fitness programs. Students will construct, apply and connect test and measurement theory to professional practice.
This course is a study of measurement techniques used in community health education which includes selection, administration and interpretation of tests. Emphasis will be on test and measurement theory and application. Students will utilize standard test and measurement protocols and statistical tools to evaluate and assess health and fitness levels of individuals at all educational levels as well as adults and aging individuals in community based, corporate and government health and fitness programs. Students will construct, apply and connect test and measurement theory to professional practice.