Role of Applied Measurement & Evaluation book as a resource

material for each teacher’s (Pedagogic) Orientation

ByDr. D.K. Kansal, HOD

Deptt. of Physical Education & Sports Sciences and Principal, IGIPESS

An easy tool to help readers learn the art & science of

promoting health & preventing disease by motivating self to

willfully adopt regular physical activity that results in one’s well-

being, stress free long life.

You can achieve Computer literacy and 3S (Strength, Stamina, Suppleness i.e. Flexibility) Literacy with

the help of this book.

Evaluation being sixth stage of

learning, majority of people do

not understand the basic

principles of Evaluation.

Evaluation is sixth stage of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning :-

Stage’s of Learning ObjectiveNo.1. Information of Knowledge.2. Comprehension of Information.3. Application of Comprehended knowledge.4. Analysis of Applied knowledge.5. Synthesis of learned knowledge with life

situations.6. Evaluation of Learning of above five levels.

One can understand evaluation more thorough from this book. Since, ‘Evaluation’ is the sixth and last stage of learning, it needs greater effort in understanding its valid application.

All Evaluation processes need valid tests to obtain reliable measur-ements needed for evaluation. It is heartening to note that most of the teachers do not get any opportunity to learn the relative meanings & relationships between Test, Measurement and Evaluation.

General Model of Evaluation, Principles of Approaches to Evaluation, needed by each category of teacher irrespective of their subjects are given in easily understandable manner in this book

Taking an example let us see

the Table-1 and Figs.1.3 to 1.5

for their utility in sharpening

Evaluatory skills of teachers.

An example of Mnemonics with the help of acronyms to aid teachers memory.

All the four beneficiaries represented by the acronym PAST get benefit from the skills of TMES :-

Beneficiaries Students Helped by Parents Administra-tors & Teachers.

P = ParentsA = AdministratorsS = StudentsT = Teachers

A = AchievementI = ImprovementM = MotivationD = DiagnosisC = Classification

G = GradingE = EvaluationT = Teaching MethodsP = PublicR = Relations

Dr. Kansal’s book contains valid tools to measure

(a) One’s level of education.

(b) Holistic personality development.

(c) Health status.

(d) Physical Fitness & Wellness.

The book makes one understand

(a) Six stages of behaviour change.

(b) Understand the levels of integral education.

(c) Understand the physically educated people’s characteristics.

THE READER CAN

a) Compute Body Mass Index.b) Measure Percentage Body Fat.c) Evaluate disease risk level.

Sports Talent Selection Criteria

(a) Prediction of Adult physical status.

(b) Specific physiques of different category of champions.

(c) Selections, two years prior to competitions.

CRPF. HTC. PULL

Sports for integral Personality

Enable yourself to follow Healthy

lifestyle so as to enjoy a lifetime of

health, fitness and wellness with the

help of this easy to understand Book.

Everyone can learn the know-How of personal requirements

of ones Personality Development.

You can predict/measure

(a) The adult height of your child at the age of age 8,9 or 10 years of age.

(b) The composition of your body.

(c) The status of your holistic education and personality levels.

What do experts say

Dr. Kansal’s book illustrates all types of measurement tests of fitness, health & well-being and is an important tool and an authentic reference material ………..

Sh. L.S. RenawatExecutive Director,

Sports Authority of India.

Dr. D.K. Kansal has contributed a very useful learning material for

students and a resource book for teachers, coaches, administrators,

fitness & health club managers.

Prof. R.ThirumalaisamyVice-Chancellor,

Tamil Nadu Physical Education & Sports University.

At a time when all Indians are passionately interested to work for a glorious performance of the country in the forthcoming commonwealth

games to be held in October, 2010 in Delhi, Dr. Devinder Kansal’s book may be used to energize their hopes by using the scientific methodology

and other recommendations contained in the book. This book could be an indispensable resource for

the preparations of all intervarsity, national and international competitions and for the training of

their participants.

Dr. Gurdeep Singh, Member Secretary (Sports),

Association of Indian Universities, Delhi

The book written by Dr. Devinder Kumar Kansal on Measurement and Evaluation offers matchless, exhaustive instruction in measurement

and evaluation techniques. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book provides basic measurement and evaluation concepts that are of value to both professionals and students in the human performance arena. Through its solid presentation of basic measurement concepts, this new edition prepares the reader to - recognize and resolve practical physical education and human performance problems in kinesiology, physical education, health, and fitness. - increase focus on decision

making, an important part of a movement professional’s daily routine - relate decision making skills to practical, real-life problems.

Dr. Devinder Kumar Kansal’s contribution in the form of a simple and scientific book on test, measurement and evaluation

providing practical procedures will promote scientific approach among coaches, physical education teachers and the sports persons.

Prof. S.K. Verma, Head, Deptt. of Sports Sciences,

Earlier Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Patiala.

Dr. D.K. Kansal's "Textbook of Measurement, Evaluation and Sports Selection" is a long awaited comprehensive book on all the aspects of

test, measurement, evaluation & sports talent selection from both theoretical & practical angles. Owing to it's simple language and varied

contents, it will prove to be very useful for B.P.Ed., B.P.E., M.P.Ed. students and a valuable reference book for teachers, health-fitness clubs and individuals interested to follow active & healthy lifestyle. This publication is a complete book for promoting health, recreation,

physical activity levels, personality development, physical fitness, sports and above all the application of valid measurement instruments

by the physical education professionals.

Dr. G.P. Gautam , Working President, National Association of Physical Education & Sports, Earlier worked with Merrut University, AIU, CBSE &

Amity University

Dr. D.K. Kansal has very nicely covered all the contents needed on

test, measurement, computer literacy, evaluation and sports talent selection. It will go a longway in the promotion of

practical approach in Physical Education & Sports.

Dr. Sudarshan Viswas, Director, Sports,

University of Kolkata, Kolkata

It is right time for the physical educationists and sports scientists those are really interested to analyze the

glorious performance of the country in the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, which will be held in October,

2010 in New Delhi. Dr. Devinder K. Kansal's book entitled. "TEXTBOOK OF APPLIED MEASUREMENT,

EVALUATION AND SPORTS SELECTION" may be significant to energize their hopes by using the

scientific methodology and other recommendations contained in the book. This book is an indispensable

resource for the preparations of all inter-varsity, national and international competitions and for the

training of their participants.

Dr. Subhash Sharma, Principal,Degree College of Physical Education,

Amravati, (An Autonomous of UGC)

This book is likely to help the reader to master the contents, concepts and essential principles

required to test, measure, evaluate and take scientific decisions for sports talent selection. The

book includes both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed by professionals in physical

education, sports training, teaching, physical fitness, coaching and exercise sciences.

Prof. S. Mukerjee, Head, Deptt. of Teacher Education,

L.N.I.P.E., (Deemed University), Gwalior

This book reveals the fundamentals of skills of measurement and evaluation in sports

and physical fitness important for the health and well-being of each individual by

preventing disease and promoting health.

Dr. Gurcharan Singh Brar, Chairman,

Deptt. of Physical Education, Panjab Univesrity, Chandigarh

Dr. Devinder K. Kansal’s treatise on test, measurement, evaluation and selection of sports talent explains what, why & how of the arts of enabling one to change one’s behaviour towards healthy lifestyle by the application of technical methodology with

simplest equipments. I strongly recommend this book as a text book for the students of

B.P.Ed. & M.P.Ed. classes.

Dr. Dilip Dureha, Professor of Physical Education,

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Devinder Kumar Kansal has proved his professional experience in valid methodology for test and

evaluation by writing this most simple and useable textbook for students, teachers, coaches, educational administrators, fitness and health club managers. The

students are likely to master the concepts of test , measurement ,evaluation and sports selection by

reading this comprehensive book.

Prof. N.K. Chadha, Head, Deptt. of Adult & Continuing Education &Professor of Psychology, University of Delhi,

Delhi

A wonderful contribution to the field of physical fitness and sports. Dr. Kansal has synthesized the

otherwise widely spread methods and fundamentals of skill tests, measurement and evaluation needed for promoting health and

preventing disease & stress. It is a wonderful book for everyone’s reading in order to learn to

live healthy life for ever.

Prof.(Dr.) Kanwaljit Singh, Prof. & Dean, Faculty of Physical Education,

Head, Deptt. of Physical Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Sports is very important feature of our life. Now, after India winning medals in Olympics in Beijing, sports is again gaining higher place in India. This book of Dr. Kansal which contains the scientific methodology will prove a winning weapon for

Indian players in upcoming games. This book will also be a helping hand for the organizers. Management authorities to conduct various

tournaments in an eminent way and will also help the coaches to train their players with the best

techniques.

Dr. Deepak P. Kavishwar Principal, NSSM College , Nagpur

In physical education and sports, Dr. D.K. Kansal has generated an overwhelming published

material in practical application of measurement and evaluation skills .I think anyone reading this

book will quickly understand the concept and methodology of test, measurement and statistics

needed to evaluate sports and fitness performance. Every sports, fitness & Physical

Education student is likely to benefit from this book entitled 'Measurement, Evaluation and Sports

Selection'.

Dr. G.V. Pargaonkar, Principal,

College of Physical Education, Mumbai

Dr. Kansal's book contains all types of TESTS needed for measuring Physical Fitness, Health, Wellness and Talent

Selection. This book forms an important tool for each sports loving school, college or

any other institution having a physical education teacher.

Prof. N.P. Giri,Professor of Physical Education & Yoga,

H.A.U., Hissar

Universities will be justified to make the reading of this book a requirement for all

undergraduate and post-graduate teaching or training in physical education and sports.

Dr. D.K. Kansal's book on 'Measurement, Evaluation & Sports Selection' is an unique

scientific treasure for sports, health and physical education students and teachers.

Dr. B.S. Punia, Retd. Principal,Govt. College of Physical Education,

Patiala (Punjab)

Dr. Devinder Kansal has written a remarkable book about practical skills of measurement and evaluation in sports and physical education. The book so elegantly written, so understanding the

concepts, contents and methodology that it captures beautifully the philosophy and principles

of testing, measuring, evaluating and selecting physical fitness and sports skills.

Prof. Dr. G.L. Khanna, Dean, Sports & Health Sciences, FIT

I found Dr. Devinder K. Kansal’s book very thought provoking and stimulating to

measure and evaluate one’s status and potential for general physical activity and sports skills. I can safely recommend it to

all P.E. students and teachers.

Dr.(Mrs.) Kalpana Sharma, Director, Amity School of Physical Education &

Sports SciencesAmity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Devinder K. Kansal’s book is quite inspirational for systematic approach to

measurement and evaluation of one’s physical fitness and sports potentials and for modification of reader’s attitude towards active lifestyle. In fact, I find it very useful material for consulting from time to time for using right methods of measurement of

sports skills and physical fitness.

Dr. Devinder Singh Yadav, Deptt. of Pre-service Teacher Education,

SCERT, New Delhi

Understand the concept of Test, Measurement, Evaluation and Selections important for your Health, Fitness and Wellness

and learn to measure improvements.

Learn the simple acronyms for mnemonics of fundamentals

needed by personality development.

Know and Remember the benefits of Physical Activity to

one’s health and method of changing one’s problem

behaviours.

This Book helps to provide methods for remaining

successful in the habit of regular Physical Activity.