Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance

Wednesday 4/10/2024

Focus:  Topic 6 Assessment

Learner Outcomes

1. All

Bell Question:

• 1. Year 1s

     1. • Get into test-taking seats

        • Close all tabs on your Chromebook except for one.

        • Open the 'Spreadsheet for the Test' in Google Classroom

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. Year 1s will complete the Topic 6 Assessment

2. Year 2s will review for the IB tests.

   • • I have shared all Learner Outcomes with you in Google Classroom

     • Review all old tests, they consist of past IB questions

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Review all old tests and Learning Outcomes

  2. Yr. 1s: No Homework

  3. Whole Class: ENJOY THE BREAK!!!!

Supportive Media

Monday 4/8/2024

Focus: 

1. Study Design, 6.2.1 & 6.2.2

Learner Outcomes

1. 6.2.1:  Outline the importance of specificity, accuracy, reliability and validity with regard to fitness testing.

2. 6.2.2:  Discuss the importance of study design in the context of the sports, exercise and health sciences.

   1. • 1. • This should include a demonstration of causality in experimental results by the inclusion of control groups, randomization, placebos, blinding and double-blinding, statistical analysis.

3. 6.2.3: Outline the importance of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).

4. 6.2.4: Evaluate field, laboratory, sub-maximal and maximal tests of human performance.

Bell Question:

• 1. Open our Response Time and Distractions Spread Sheet.

     1. • Is there a correlation between audio distractions and response time, visual distractions and response time and/or audio and visual distractions and response time? How would you know?

        • With your partners evaluation this test in terms of specificity, accuracy, reliability and validity.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss 6.2 Learner Outcomes and the experiment we conducted last class.

2. Any remaining time will be spent prepping for the test.

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Review all old tests and Learning Outcomes

  2. Yr. 1s: Finish reading and taking notes on Topic 6.

     • • • • Prepare for the Topic 6 Test on Wednesday 4/10.

             1. • You will need your Chromebook for the test.

Supportive Media

1. Kennebunk Eclipse Information

Tuesday 4/2/2024

Focus: 

1. Study Design, 6.2.1 & 6.2.2

Learner Outcomes

1. 6.2.1:  Outline the importance of specificity, accuracy, reliability and validity with regard to fitness testing.

2. 6.2.2:  Discuss the importance of study design in the context of the sports, exercise and health sciences.

   1. • This should include a demonstration of causality in experimental results by the inclusion of control groups, randomization, placebos, blinding and double-blinding, statistical analysis.

Bell Question:

• 1. Please login to Gizmos and open the Moon Phases Gizmo

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will spend the first part of class discussing the Earth, Moon & Sun and Eclipses.

   • • We will go through teacher-led discussions/activities on Moon Phases and Eclipses.

     • We will discuss the solar eclipse that will take place on Monday.

       1. • Kennebunk Eclipse Information

2. We will discuss 6.2 Learner Outcomes and the experiment we conducted last class.

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Work on your final copy of your IA and you Topic Review Game

  2. Finish reading and taking notes on Topic 6.

     • • • • No additional writing assignments.

  3. There will be a Topic 6 Test next Wednesday 4/10.

Supportive Media

1. login to Gizmos

2. Kennebunk Eclipse Information

Friday 3/29/2024

Focus: 

1. Ways of Monitoring Exercise Intensity (6.4.3), Heart Rate Training Zones Review

2. Study Design, 6.2.1 & 6.2.2

Learner Outcomes

1. 6.4.3: Outline ways in which exercise intensity can be monitored.

2. 6.2.1:  Outline the importance of specificity, accuracy, reliability and validity with regard to fitness testing.

3. 6.2.2:  Discuss the importance of study design in the context of the sports, exercise and health sciences.

   1. • This should include a demonstration of causality in experimental results by the inclusion of control groups, randomization, placebos, blinding and double-blinding, statistical analysis.

Bell Question:

1. Read this article on the Benefits of Training at Various Heart Rate Zones

2. Look at the heart rate data from two of my workouts this week.

   1. • Compare and contrast the health benefits from both workouts

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will review the Heart Rate Worksheet, along with the benefits of training at different heart rate zones.

2. We will then discuss the Borg Scale and perceived exertion.

3. We will discuss 6.2 Learner Outcomes and design an experiment

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Work on your final copy of your IA and you Topic Review Game

  2. Finish reading and taking notes on Topic 6.

     • • • • No additional writing assignments.

Supportive Media

1. Benefits of Training at Various Heart Rate Zones

2. Borg Scale 

3. Red Light, Green Light Reaction Test

Wednesday 3/27/2024

Focus: Elements and Principles of a General Training Program / Exercise Intensity

Learner Outcomes

1. 6.1 Review

Bell Question:

1. Compare your benefits for training in the different heart rate zones, make any necessary changes and then submit your Heart Rate Worksheet.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. I need to discuss IAs with Year 2s.

   • • While working with Year 2s, Year 1 students will complete the Data Based Questions assignment, given in Google Classroom.

2. If anytime remains in the block, we will go over the Heart Rate Worksheet.

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Work on your final copy of your IA and you Topic Review Game

  2. Yr. 1s:  Complete the Data Based Question assignment, if not finished in class

     • • Finish reading and taking notes on Topic 6.

         • • We just need to address 6.2 and then we will be finished with this topic

Supportive Media

Monday 3/25/2024

Focus: Educational and Career Pathways for Exercise and Sports Performance Majors,  UNE Guest Speakers

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will have guest speakers from UNE  chat with us today.

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Work on your Topic Review Game

  2. Yr. 1s:  Complete the Heart Rate Worksheet (if not done already)

     • • Finish reading and taking notes on Topic 6.

         • • We just need to address 6.2 and then we will be finished with this topic

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Thursday 3/21/2024

Focus: Elements and Principles of a General Training Program / Exercise Intensity

Learner Outcomes

1. 6.4.1: Describe the essential elements of a general training program.

2. 6.4.2:  Discuss the key principles of training program design.

3. 6.4.3:  Outline ways in which exercise intensity can be monitored.

Bell Question:

1. How do YOU determine if you are working out hard?

2. What does working our hard mean?

3. What did the Harvard Step Test, Cooper Run and Multi-Stage Fitness Test evaluate?

   • • What is the issue with using these tests as an accurate way to identify the fitness component you just identified?

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss the 6.4 Learner Outcomes by working through  Principles of Training Programs Lecture Notes, also given in Google Classroom

2. If time permits, students will work on the heart rate worksheet.

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Work on your Topic Review Game

  2. Yr. 1s:  Complete the Heart Rate Worksheet

     • • Finish reading and taking notes on Topic 6.

         • • We just need to address 6.2 and then we will be finished with this topic

Supportive Media

Tuesday 3/19/2024

Focus: Option A Assessment Review / Components of Fitness and Fitness Tests Quiz

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, I will pass out Option A assessments once class begins.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will review the questions and answers to the Option A assessment.

2. Year 1 students will then take the Components of Fitness and Fitness Tests Quiz

3. Year 2 students will begin work on a Topic Review Game:

   • • Students select the type of game.

       • • It should be designed for 2 to 4 players

     • The game will address one of the topics we covered last year (Topics 1-4 & 6)

     • The game should focus on the Learning Outcomes of that Topic

       • • You do not need to include all of the outcomes but it should include a majority of the outcomes

4. When Year 1s finish the quiz they should:

   • • Watch the video below on stretching.

     • Read this NSCA article, Static Stretching and Performance

     • In your notes answer this question:

       • • If you were a coach how would you incorporate stretching with your athletes and why?

Assignments:

• 1. Yr 2s: Work on your Topic Review Game

  2. Yr. 1s:  Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6.

     • • We are beginning discussions on 6.4.

Supportive Media

1. Cleveland Clinic on BMI

Friday 3/15/2024

Focus: Components of Fitness and Fitness Tests

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, we will get straight into the Sit-and =-Reach Test

   • • Test Results

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. After discussing the Sit-and =-Reach Test we will then review other tests in the Outline and Evaluation of Fitness Tests assignment

   • • Anthropometry Testing

     • Hand-ball Toss

     • Standing Broad Jump Test

     • Vertical Jump (Sargent Jump)

2. If there is time remaining, begin preparing for your quiz on Thursday. You will need to do the following:

   • • Match a physical fitness component name with a description of the physical fitness component.

     • Match a physical fitness test name with a description of the physical fitness test.

     • Match a physical fitness test name with the name of the physical fitness component it tests.

Assignments:

• 1. Prepare for a quiz on the Major Components of Physical Fitness and the Different Fitness Tests. QUIZ DATE: Tuesday 3/19

     • • Make a copy of your finished document to study. You will have a quiz on the Major Components of Physical Fitness and the different fitness tests on this assignment.

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

1. Cleveland Clinic on BMI

Wednesday 3/13/2024

Focus: Components of Fitness and Fitness Tests

Bell Question:

1. Even though you should not use Body Mass Index for teenagers, let's do so anyway. Go to this Cleveland Clinic on BMI and use the chart to calculate your BMI, do not share with others (do not ask about others as well).

   • • Evaluate this fitness test. What issues exist with it?

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss the bell question.

2. We will then do the following fitness tests:

   • Does your reaction time match your age? Take the driving reaction time test to see.

     • • Do this several times.

       • What does it test? 

       • Evaluate the effectiveness of this test.

   • Now try the Red Light - Green Light Reaction Test

     • • What does it test? 

       • Evaluate the effectiveness of this test.

   • Finally we are going to compare a Simple Response Time Task with a Choice Response Time Task

     • • What does it test? 

       • Evaluate the effectiveness of this test.

3. We will then working through the Stork Test

   • • What does it test? 

     • Evaluate the effectiveness of this test.

4. Finally, we will work through the Sit-and =-Reach Test

   • • Test Results

5. Anytime remaining will be spent reviewing other tests in the Outline and Evaluation of Fitness Tests assignment

Assignments:

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

1. Cleveland Clinic on BMI

Monday 3/11/2024

Focus: Fitness

Learner Outcomes

• 6.3.1:  Distinguish between the concepts of health-related fitness and performance-related (skill-related) fitness.

• 6.3.2: Outline the major components of fitness identified in 6.3.1.

• 6.3.3: Outline and evaluate a variety of fitness tests.

Bell Question:

1. Read through this list of benefits for being fit.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. Year 2s are working on IAs

2. Year 1s: We will begin working in groups on the Fitness handout, given in class.

3. We will then begin working on the Outline and Evaluation of Fitness Tests, given in Google Classroom.

Assignments:

• 1. If not finished with the Outline and Evaluation of Fitness Tests assignment, finish it.

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

1. link for T-test codes for Google Sheets

Thursday 3/7/2024

Focus: T-test and Graphing (6.1) Review / Causation vs Correlation / Fitness

Learner Outcomes

• 6.1.1:  Outline that error bars are a graphical representation of the variability of data.

• 6.1.2: Calculate the mean and standard deviation of a set of values.

• 6.1.3:  State that the statistic standard deviation is used to summarize the spread of values around the mean, and that within a normal distribution   approximately 68% and 95% of the values fall within plus or minus one or two standard deviations respectively.

• 6.1.4:  Explain how the standard deviation is useful for comparing the means and the spread of data between two or more samples.

• 6.1.5:  Outline the meaning of coefficient of variation.

• 6.1.6:  Deduce the significance of the difference between two sets of data using calculated values for t (p value is normally given for a test) and the   appropriate tables.

• 6.1.7:  Explain that the existence of a correlation does not establish that there is a causal relationship between two variables.

• 6.3.1:  Distinguish between the concepts of health-related fitness and performance-related (skill-related) fitness.

Bell Question:

1. View the graphs below and then do the following with your table mates:

   • • Determine statements that can be made about the data.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. Year 2s are working on IAs

2. Year 1s will discuss the  Performing T-tests Assignment and the T-test and Graphing Practice assignment.

3. We will then discuss the Bell Question and students will be given the Correlation vs Causation assignment, given in Google Classroom to work on.

4. Students will then work in groups on the Fitness handout, given in class.

5. If time allows, we will begin work on the Outline and Evaluation of Fitness Tests, given in Google Classroom.

Assignments:

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

1. link for T-test codes for Google Sheets

Tuesday 3/5/2024

Focus: T-test and Graphing Practice

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, Year 1s need to go to Google Classroom and open the T-test and Graphing Practice assignment.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. Year 2s are working on IAs

2. Year 1s need to complete the Performing T-tests assignment, if not done already.

3. Year 1s then need to move to the T-test and Graphing Practice assignment and complete the directions on the spreadsheet.

   • • Here, is a link for T-test codes for Google Sheets

       1. • Use the codes in here to understand the order of commands and the numbers that represent tails and paired/unpaired)

            1. • Always use 3 for unpaired

Assignments:

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

1. link for T-test codes for Google Sheets

Friday 3/1/2024

Focus: Standard Deviation and Coefficient of Variation Review / Performing T-tests

Bell Question:

1. Read this article on Moneyball, the title of the 2003 book and 2016 movie. Which were both based on the analytical approach of the 2002 Oakland A's.

   • • It is the winter off-season for professional baseball, the "Hot Stove" time. You are a player scout and part of the new player recruitment group of a low budget professional baseball team.  How would you use standard deviation and coefficient of variation, along with the Moneyball strategy, to put together the best team with the lowest budget possible.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss the answer to the bell question and review the Super Bowl 24' assignments

2. Students will then to Google Classroom and open the spreadsheet in the Performing T-tests assignment. We will begin work on 6.1.6.

3. We will watch a tutorial on how to perform T-tests.

   • • While watching the video, I will stop the video and students will practice along with the narrator.

       1. • The spreadsheet has a Video Practice tab with all of the problems in the video. Students will just have to calculate the p value

     • In the Google assignment, and here, is a link for T-test codes for Google Sheets

       1. • Use the codes in here to understand the order of commands and the numbers that represent tails and paired/unpaired)

            1. • Always use 3 for unpaired

Assignments:

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

1. article on Moneyball

2. link for T-test codes for Google Sheets

Wednesday 2/28/2024

Focus: Creating Bar Graphs in Google Classroom with Standard Deviation

Bell Question:

1. View Image 1 below and address the following questions with your table mates.

   • • Which player scored between 26.3 and 11.9 points in 68% of his games and between 33.5 and 4.7 points in 95% of his games?

     • Which player had the highest standard deviation? What does this mean?

     • Which player had the lowest standard deviation? What does this mean?

     • Which player was the most consistent scorer? How do you know?

     • Which player was the least consistent scorer? How do you know?

     • Steph Curry's highest points scored in a game is 62. Statistically speaking, what can you say about this performance?

     • Who would you put on your fantasy basketball team?

     • Regarding most points scored in a game, who has 10 of the top 15 highest scores? (No research)

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss your completed data sections of the Super Bowl 2021 assignment.

2. I will then show you how to create bar graphs with standard deviation lines in Google Sheets

3. Students will then complete the 2021 Super Bowl and Standard Deviation assignment and the Graphing the 2021 Super Bowl Points Data assignment, given to you in Google Classroom.

4. Remaining time will be spent discussing the analysis of both assignments

Assignments:

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

Monday 2/26/2024

Focus: Standard Deviation & Coefficient of Variation

Bell Question:

1. Open the 2023/24 Super Bowl and Standard Deviation assignment in Google Classroom

   • • Open the Google Doc

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss Tables 1, 2 and Step 5 of 2023/24 Super Bowl and Standard Deviation assignment.

2. We will then watch the video below on standard deviation.

3. Students will work through Steps 1 through 3 of the assignment as a whole group

4. Students will then have the remainder of the assignment to complete individually

   1. • What ever does not get completed in class will be homework.

Assignments:

• 1. Complete the 2023/24 Super Bowl and Standard Deviation assignment in Google Classroom

  2. Begin reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

Supportive Media

• 1. San Francisco 49ers 23/24 Game Schedule

  2. Kansas City Chiefs 23-24 Game Schedule

  3. Standard Deviation & Variance

Wedensday 2/28/2024

Focus: Creating Bar Graphs in Google Classroom with Standard Deviation

Bell Question:

1. View Image 1 below and address the following questions with your table mates.

   • • Which player scored between 26.3 and 11.9 points in 68% of his games and between 33.5 and 4.7 points in 95% of his games?

     • Which player had the highest standard deviation? What does this mean?

     • Which player had the lowest standard deviation? What does this mean?

     • Which player was the most consistent scorer? How do you know?

     • Which player was the least consistent scorer? How do you know?

     • Steph Curry's highest points scored in a game is 62. Statistically speaking, what can you say about this performance?

     • Who would you put on your fantasy basketball team?

     • Regarding most points scored in a game, who has 10 of the top 15 highest scores? (No research)

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss your completed data sections of the Super Bowl 2023/24 assignment.

2. I will then show you how to create bar graphs with standard deviation lines in Google Sheets

3. Students will the Graphing the 2023/24 Super Bowl Points Data assignment, given to you in Google Classroom.

4. Remaining time will be spent discussing the analysis of both assignments

Assignments:

• 1. Begin reading and taking notes on Topic 6, beginning on page 138

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