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The application of item response theory in the cross-cultural validation of the physical estimation and attraction scale

Creator:

Charoenruk, Kongsak

Abstract:

The purposes of this study were to (a) outline a three-stage methodology combining functional/conceptual equivalence, item equivalence, and equivalence in construct operationalization to investigate the cross-cultural validity of psychological test instruments, and (b) to examine the cross-cultural equivalence of the Physical Estimation and Attraction Scale (Sonstroem, 1978) for English-speaking and...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Enjoyment and physical activity levels of students with and without disabilities in physical education

Creator:

McClain, ZáNean D.

Abstract:

School Physical Education programs provide key opportunities to promote lifetime physical activity (PA) to students, while at the same time students can build a sense of enjoyment. The purpose of this study first sought to determine the effects of varying instructional approaches on the enjoyment and PA levels of students...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

PA levels of students participating in Physical Education and second, of students with disabilities