Topic 6 - Measurement and Evaluation
Measurement and evaluation of sports performance is essential to developing training strategies or evaluating improvement.
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6.1 - Statistical Analysis
General Links
PEARL TREE for Topic 6.1
Quizlet Topic 6.1
Stats Chapter from Biology Text - this was handed out as a paper copy in class
Stats Links for 6.1
STATISTICS, GRAPHING and ERROR ANALYSIS - All the credit goes to www.biologyforlife.com Go to the site and look under the Investigation Skills Dropdown menu for statistics, graphing and error analysis. All credit to the author Gretel von Bargen
Calculate Mean - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen
Calculate Standard Deviation - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen
Calculate a T-Test - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen
Calculate Correlation - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen ***This page starts off with a GREAT explanation of correlation***
6.1.1 - Outline that error bars are a graphical representation of the variability of data. |
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6.1.2 - Calculate the mean and standard deviation of a set of values.
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Calculate Mean - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen
Calculate Standard Deviation - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen |
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6.1.3 - State the statistical standard deviation is used to summarize he 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 and the appropriate tables.
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Calculate a T-Test - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen
Man on a Diet - Excel T-Test Practice |
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6.1.7 - Explain that the existence of a correlation does not establish that there is a causal relationship between two variables.
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Calculate Correlation - excellent resource from Biology For Life and author Gretel von Bargen ***This page starts off with a GREAT explanation of correlation***
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6.2 - Study Design
This video has a great overview of Topic 6.2
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Study Design Prezi - this covers all of topic 6.2 - prezi style6.2 Content on LiveBinder - another place to get additional support in study designStudy Design - This article covers study design more in-depth. A great read for anyone looking to learn a little more and sharpen their Group 4 Internal Assessment Skills. |
6.2.1 - Outline the importance of specificity, accuracy, reliability and validity with regard to fitness testing.
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Key Issues in Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science - Prezi to address accuracy and precision
6.2.2 - Discuss the importance of study design in the context of the sport and exercise sciences.
6.2.3 - Outline the importance of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PARQ)
Par-Q and starting an exercise program - Read all about it - click the title - it is a link!
6.2.4 - Evaluate field, laboratory, submaximal and maximal tests of human performance
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6.1 and 6.2 Summative Review Files
6.1 and 6.2 Course Outline - Practice by using each assessment statement as a question. An EXCELLENT method of review is changing the command terms for the assessment statements or create your own questions or refer to the document below :)6.1 and 6.2 Past Paper Questions - These were given out in class and each student was assigned one to complete6.2 Study Guide - This is just a fancy format of the course outline with places to write the answers you already have in your notes.Review for PAST Content - IB SEHS - The Survival Book offers you a way to see the highlights of each assessment statement. |
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6.3 - Components of Fitness
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
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6.3.3 - Outline and evaluate a variety of fitness tests
- Performance Evaluation Tests - these can be found on the Brian Mac Site. This list can offer opportunities for you to explore tests you may wish to use on your IA
- Topend Sports - This is great one stop shopping for fitness tests. I often search in google for "Topendsports vertical jump" to get me right to the test I want!
- BrianMac.co.uk - check out another excellent source for fitness testing. Use of the two sites MAY produce variations which we can discuss!
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6.4 - Exercise Prescription
6.4.1 - Describe the essential elements of a general training program.
6.4.2 - Discuss the key principles of training program design6.4.2 Quizlet for Key Principles of Training Program Design
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6.4.3 - Outline ways in which exercise intensity can be monitored |
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