Measurement has a high profile in sport and exercise psychology research and provides the basis for examining and developing theory. The current state of sport and exercise psychology is one of complex models and theories, and sophisticated measurement methods are required to fully understand and develop these. This paper promotes a current and powerful measurement approach, item response theory, and demonstrates how it can be applied to sport and exercise psychological constructs to enhance the quality of instrument development and strengthen construct validity.
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Incorporating Recent Advances in Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Richard Fletcher
Comparison of Two Handheld Digital Dual Inclinometry Techniques in the Measurement of Lumbar Flexion Active Range of Motion
James P. Fletcher, James David Taylor, Chris A. Carroll, and M. Blake Richardson
Lumbar active range of motion (AROM) is routinely assessed by clinicians when examining for impairments that relate to symptoms and physical dysfunction. Accurate, reliable, and easy to perform lumbar AROM measurements are essential for determining impairment severity, as well as to monitor a
Monitoring Physical Activity: Uses and Measurement Issues With Automated Counters
Michelle L. Granner and Patricia A. Sharpe
Background:
Promotion of physical activity is a public health priority, and environmental factors influence physical activity behavior. Valid and reliable automated measurement tools of physical activity for assessment and evaluation within public settings are needed.
Methods:
Searches of the research literature and governmental reports from physical activity, transportation, and recreation fields were conducted to identify methods of automated counting and validation studies. The article provides a summary of (a) current methods and uses of automated counters, (b) information about validity and reliability where available, (c) strengths and limitations of each method, and (d) measurement issues.
Results:
Existing automated counting technology has strengths and limitations. Infrared sensors have been the most commonly used type of monitor and can mark date and time of passage, but are vulnerable to errors due to environmental conditions; cannot detect more than one person passing at a time; cannot identify mode of activity or distinguish among individuals; and lack consistent and adequate reliability for use in open spaces. Seismic devices and inductive loops may be useful for specific applications. More information is needed concerning the validity and reliability of infrared sensors, seismic devices, and inductive loops for confined areas. Computer imaging systems hold potential to address some of the limitations of other automated counters and for applications in both confined and open areas, but validation research is in the initial stages.
Conclusions:
Although automated monitoring is a promising method for measurement of physical activity, more research is necessary to determine the acceptable parameters of performance for each type of automated monitor and for which applications each is best suited.
Psychometric Properties of the Modified Social Environment Questionnaire in Chinese Older Adults
Ka-Man Leung, Pak-Kwong Chung, Tin-Lok Yuen, Jing Dong Liu, and Donggen Wang
measurement invariance (MI) of the Chinese version of the Modified Social Environment Questionnaire (MSEQ-C) (i.e., how accurate the questionnaire items measure the construct). b. The convergent validity of the MSEQ-C. This was assessed by examining the relationship between the MSEQ-C and the Chinese version
Development of the Sport Mental Health Continuum—Short Form (Sport MHC-SF)
Brian J. Foster and Graig M. Chow
social support, often derived from team members in a sport setting ( Inoue, Funk, Wann, Yoshida, & Nakazawa, 2015 ). Altogether, the factors contribute to overall well-being. In an effort to create a comprehensive measurement instrument encompassing all three dimensions of well-being, Keyes ( 2002
Are We Overestimating Physical Activity Prevalence in Children?
Lisa Price, Katrina Wyatt, Jenny Lloyd, Charles Abraham, Siobhan Creanor, Sarah Dean, and Melvyn Hillsdon
classes were asked to wear an accelerometer (n = 886). This study utilizes accelerometer data collected during baseline measurements only, which were collected in October 2012 (cohort 1) and October 2013 (cohort 2) for 2 phases of the program. Full details of the Healthy Lifestyles Programme trial are
Accelerometry and Self-Report Are Congruent for Children’s Moderate-to-Vigorous and Higher Intensity Physical Activity
Claudio R. Nigg, Xanna Burg, Barbara Lohse, and Leslie Cunningham-Sabo
( Kohl, Fulton, & Caspersen, 2000 ; Sirard & Pate, 2001 ; Welk et al., 2000 ) and identified as either subjective or objective ( Sirard & Pate, 2001 ). When choosing the appropriate instrument, factors to be considered are purpose, construct, measurement unit, recall period, population, setting
Objective Measures of Physical Activity in Rural Communities: Factors Associated With a Valid Wear and Lessons Learned
Amanda Gilbert, Alan Beck, Natalicio Serrano, and Ross C. Brownson
measurement of PA; however, little is known about effectively collecting objective PA data in rural communities. The PA measurement is important for understanding the relationship between PA and health, testing effective interventions and policies for promoting PA, and identifying which populations are most
Development and Validation of the Teacher RISE Support Scale in Physical Education
Wei-Ting Hsu and Min Pan
good players and Coach gives me the you can do it look . Saville and Bray ( 2016 ) found that RISE coaching behaviors could positively predict players’ RISE and could further predict players’ self-efficacy. Most importantly, this research developed a measurement for RISE coaching behaviors and
Accelerometer-Measured Patterns of Shared Physical Activity Among Mother–Young Child Dyads
Deirdre Dlugonski, Katrina Drowatzky DuBose, and Patrick Rider
analysis of shared physical activity. The overall purpose of this study was to present a new method for measurement of shared physical activity. The 2 specific goals were to describe shared patterns of physical activity between mothers and their young child (aged 1–5 y) and to examine the relationships
