Sport-related health competence: A competence model and test instrument for physical education

Töpfer C, Sygusch R (2016)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes

Future Publication Type: Other publication type

Publication year: 2016

Edited Volumes: Book of Abstracts of the 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science

City/Town: Vienna

Pages Range: 516

Abstract

Introduction In the context of an increasing focus on learning outcomes in the German educational system, sport pedagogy has been
challenged in terms of measuring pupils’ competence in physical education at school (Gogoll, 2014). Focussing on competence-related
aspects of health promotion in physical education, first of all, a theoretical model of sport-related health competence was derived (Gogoll,
2014; Sørensen et al., 2012; Töpfer & Sygusch, 2014). On this basis the following study aims on the development of a test instrument
measuring sport-related health competence. Methods A paper and pencil test was designed to assess sport-related health competence,
targeting pupils in classes 7 to 10 in German schools. A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods were used to develop the
test. Items were developed and selected on the basis of three pretests with pupils (N = 312), and three expert ratings involving sports
scientists, students and teachers (N = 38). Final testing of the instrument included a sample of 670 pupils aged 12 to 17 (mean = 14.4). The
test consisted of 33 items representing the three dimensions of the competence model. Item selection and test scaling utilised statistical
methods based on both classical test theory and item response theory. Results Selected results based in particular on item response
theory are summarised as follows. The mean value for item difficulty overall (item parameter ;i) is intermediate (mean = 0.09; SD = 1.36;
Min = -2.36; Max = 3.49). The applicability of the Rasch model (Partial Credit Model) was successfully proved for a subset of 25 items (LRtest:
2 = 50.81; df = 40; p = 0.118). The test exhibits an acceptable level of reliability (EAP/PV = 0.79). All items show good values for item
fit based on weighted mean square (WMNSQ) within the range 0.8-1.2. Discussion The study was successful in developing a comprehensive
test measuring sport-related health competence. As some items were found unsuitable during the process of item development, it
would be valuable to expand the pool of test items in order to cover the broad range of health-related topics in physical education. In
addition, the scope of the test should be extended so it can be used with younger and older pupils to assess progress in sport-related
health competence at school. References Gogoll, A. (2014). Das Modell der sport- und bewegungskulturellen Kompetenz und seine
Implikationen für die Aufgabenkultur im Sportunterricht.

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APA:

Töpfer, C., & Sygusch, R. (2016). Sport-related health competence: A competence model and test instrument for physical education. In A. Baca, B. Wessner, R. Diketmüller, M. Hofmann, P. Kornfeind, & E. Tsolakidis (Eds.), Book of Abstracts of the 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. (pp. 516). Vienna.

MLA:

Töpfer, Clemens, and Ralf Sygusch. "Sport-related health competence: A competence model and test instrument for physical education." Book of Abstracts of the 21st Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Ed. A. Baca, B. Wessner, R. Diketmüller, M. Hofmann, P. Kornfeind, & E. Tsolakidis, Vienna, 2016. 516.

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