Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity Applications: Exercise Science, Physical Education, Coaching, Athletic Training, and Health

This book offers a student-friendly introduction to the principles and practice of measurement and evaluation. Spanning applications in exercise science, sport performance, physical education, coaching, training, health, and physical/occupational therapy, the book includes chapters on the key principles underlying good measurement practice.

Ronald Snarr, PhD is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, USA. His current research interests include high-intensity interval training, instability training, electromyography, body composition, as well as adapted and tactical athlete performance. He has published over 75 peer-reviewed manuscripts, was co-editor of the 3rd Edition of the NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, and has presented at multiple national and regional conferences. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACMS), certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS, *D), Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT*D), Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F*D) and Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) with 15+ years of experience working with athletes at the Olympic, professional, and collegiate levels.

Will Peveler, PhD serves as a Professor in Exercise Science at Liberty University, USA with over 20 years of teaching experience. His field of study is exercise science, and he has specialised in this area with a focus on physiological and biomechanical factors that affect human performance in both sport performance and combat operations. He has an extensive background in the sports of cycling, running, triathlon and mixed martial arts.

Phil Bishop, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Exercise Science at the Univ. of Alabama, USA. During his 33 years as a University teacher he published >200 refereed papers, made over 400 professional presentations and chaired 52 Ph.D. dissertations, all of this providing an excellent foundation for writing on applied statistics. Currently he works for Cru, travelling around the USA and the world speaking on professional and spiritual topics.