Student Dissertations & Theses
Date of Award
7-1987
Document Type
Research Project Report
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Physical Education
First Advisor
David R. Hopkins, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Don Miller, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Lois S. Hale, Ph.D.
Abstract
The purpose of the present investigation was to develop a reliable, valid and objective skills test for college physical education tennis classes which had students of varying ability levels. The subjects (N=50) were randomly divided into two groups based on whether they were experienced or inexperienced players. The tennis skill variables tested were consistency, depth, serve, forehand, backhand, and volley. Stability reliability was estimated at .94 p<.05. Concurrent validity was estimated by correlating the average ratings of three experts with the first and second administrations of the test. Concurrent validity was estimated at .92 p<.05. Construct validity was estimated at the p<.05 level showing a significant difference in the two groups. Objectivity estimates were found to be p<.05 when the test was administered by another instructor. The Progressive Tennis Skills Test proved to be reliable, valid and objective for college physical education classes with students at varying ability levels.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Joe M., "Progressive Tennis Skills Test Developed for College Physical Education Classes with Varying Levels of Play" (1987). Student Dissertations & Theses. 39.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-nur/39
Comments
GV991.W55 1987