Linking Program Development with Measurement and Evaluation

Chapter Objectives Characterize the four learning domains associated with physical education and exercise science, and analyze them from the perspective of different activity settings. Understand how to plan a needs assessment and cite occasions for use. Identify and describe the five steps of program development and understand the roles of measurement and evaluation in this process. Distinguish relationships among program goals, outcome statements, and performance-based objectives. Discuss the ongoing nature of the program development process. Articulate the relationship of measurement and evaluation procedures to program development.