Chapter 9

Measuring Affective Behaviors

Affective Areas attitude toward physical activity activity interests motivation self-concept social competence sportsmanship enjoyment

Collecting Affective Data checklists

two point scale rating scales

likert scale semantic differential

activity interest survey alternative assessments

Measuring Attitude Toward Physical Activity Attitude toward Physical Activity

(ATPA) Children’s ATPA Children’s Self-perceptions of

Adequacy in and Predilection for Physical Activity

Feelings about Physical Activity Inventory

Measuring Activity Interests Administer in the spring. Analyze by grade, gender, ethnicity. Include activities linked to program

objectives. Give students a chance for input. Provides insights for curricular

changes.

Measuring Motivation

Self Motivation Inventory Physical Estimation and Attraction

Scale Stages of Change Instrument

Measuring Self-Concept

Physical Self-Perception Profile Physical Self-Description

Questionnaire

Using Alternative Assessments

Carefully designed checklists and rating scales (scoring rubrics) can be used for assessing the affective domain. participant journals direct observation event tasks self-assessment (reflection) anecdotal records