Measuring Affective Behaviors

Chapter Objectives Identify areas of individual growth in the affective domain in which quality, activity-based programs in school and nonschool settings should make positive contributions. Explain the importance of including assessment of the affective domain in the measurement and evaluation scheme in physical education and the exercise science environment. Compare and contrast similarities and differences of a Likert scale, a two-point scale, and a semantic differential scale. Discuss methods of measuring attitudes toward physical activity interests, motivation, and self-concept. Understand measurement problems associated with the various methods of evaluating the affective domain.