Measuring Psychomotor SkillsMeasuring Psychomotor Skills

PE 254

Psychomotor DomainPsychomotor Domain

emphasized in school settingsincludes:

◦skill-related physical fitness◦development of movement competence

Considerations for TestingConsiderations for Testing

Encourage maximum effort.Get to know each student.Provide effective demonstrations.Avoid potentially embarrassing

situations.Test in a nonthreatening environment.Practice or simulate testing conditions.Recognize contraindicated (injurious)

activities.

Uses of Psychomotor TestsUses of Psychomotor Tests

Provide valid measurements.Classify students.Include item as a part of a more

comprehensive set of tests.Assess performance to predict potential

in particular activities.Motivate students to higher levels of

skills performance.

Uses of Psychomotor Tests Uses of Psychomotor Tests (continued)(continued)

Determine student achievement and grades.

Developing class profiles.Assess instructional effectiveness in a

specific unit of instruction.Supplement and enrich class

instruction.Diagnose motor deficiencies.

Skill-Related DimensionSkill-Related Dimension

agilitybalancecoordinationpowerspeedreaction time

Measuring AgilityMeasuring Agility

zig zag runsside-steppingobstacle runsshuttle runs

Measuring BalanceMeasuring Balance

static balance – ability to maintain equilibrium in a stationary position◦stork stand

dynamic balance – ability to move through space in a steady and stable manner◦balance beam walk

Measuring CoordinationMeasuring Coordinationcoordination –

harmoniously integrate multiple gross motor skills into a smooth movement pattern◦Body Coordination

Test (alternate hand wall toss test, juggling test with bean bags or tennis balls)

Measuring PowerMeasuring Power

standing long jumpvertical jumpsoftball throw for

distance (throwing power)

Measuring Speed and ReactionMeasuring Speed and ReactionSpeed and reaction

can be considered separately, but there is a relationship.◦50 yard dash◦Hand Reaction Time

Test

Measuring Basketball SkillsMeasuring Basketball Skills

AAHPERD Basketball Skills Test◦control dribble◦defensive

movement◦passing◦speed spot

shooting

Measuring Football SkillsMeasuring Football Skills

Football Skills Test◦ ball-changing zigzag run◦ catching a forward pass◦ football pass for accuracy◦ football punt for distance◦ kickoff◦ 50-yard dash with football

Measuring Soccer SkillsMeasuring Soccer SkillsSoccer Skills Test

◦dribbling◦heading◦juggling◦wall volleying

Measuring Softball SkillsMeasuring Softball Skills

Softball Skills Tests◦base running◦catching fly balls◦fielding ground balls◦fungo hitting◦overhead throw for

accuracy◦softball throw for

distance

Measuring Volleyball SkillsMeasuring Volleyball SkillsVolleyball Skills Test

◦passing◦serving◦setting◦volleying

Measuring Badminton SkillsMeasuring Badminton Skills

Short-Serve Test Badminton Wall-

Volley Test Long-Serve Test

GolfGolfGolf Skills Test

◦chip shot◦long putt◦middle-distance shot◦drive shot

RacquetballRacquetball

Racquetball Skills Test◦Short Wall-Volley

Test◦Long Wall-Volley Test

TennisTennis

Tennis Skills Test◦Forehand and

Backhand Drive◦Service Placement

Test

Using Alternative AssessmentsUsing Alternative AssessmentsCarefully designed checklists and rating

scales (scoring rubrics) can be used for assessing the psychomotor domain. ◦student projects◦event tasks◦peer assessment◦self-assessment◦teacher observation

ReminderReminder

Quiz 5 on Monday, October 25th (Muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and psychomotor skills)