1. Measuring Affective Behaviors
Chapter 9
Measuring Affective Behaviors

2. Affective Areas attitude toward physical activity activity interests
motivation
self-concept
social competence
sportsmanship
enjoyment

3. Collecting Affective Data
checklists
two point scale
rating scales
likert scale
semantic differential
activity interest survey
alternative assessments

4. Measuring Attitude Toward Physical Activity
Attitude toward Physical Activity (ATPA)
Children’s ATPA
Children’s Self-perceptions of Adequacy in and Predilection for Physical Activity
Feelings about Physical Activity Inventory

5. Measuring Activity Interests
Administer in the spring.
Analyze by grade, gender, ethnicity.
Include activities linked to program objectives.
Give students a chance for input.
Provides insights for curricular changes.

6. Measuring Motivation Self Motivation Inventory
Physical Estimation and Attraction Scale
Stages of Change Instrument

7. Measuring Self-Concept
Physical Self-Perception Profile
Physical Self-Description Questionnaire

8. Using Alternative Assessments
Carefully designed checklists and rating scales (scoring rubrics) can be used for assessing the affective domain.
participant journals
direct observation
event tasks
self-assessment (reflection)
anecdotal records