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ERIC Number: EJ401607
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Understanding Fitness Standards.
Going, Scott; Williams, Dan
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v60 n6 p34-38 Aug 1989
This article discusses two major functions of fitness tests and the standards used to evaluate test results: measurement of individual differences (evaluated by norm-referenced standards), and assessment of student mastery of a predetermined standard (evaluated by criterion-referenced standards). Two sample letters to parents regarding student fitness assessments are included. (IAH)
Descriptors: Body Composition, Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Measures (Individuals), Norm Referenced Tests, Parent School Relationship, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Standards, Test Use
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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