Thursday, March 18, 2010: 2:15 PM-4:15 PM
Convention Center: 107
AAPAR/Measurement & Evaluation Council
| Presider: | Tracey Dexter Matthews, Springfield College, Springfield, MA |
| Panelists: | Ted A. Baumgartner, University of Georgia, Athens, GA; Jane E. Clark, University of Maryland - College Park, College Park, MD; Minsoo Kang, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN; T. Gilmour Reeve, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA; Weimo Zhu, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL; Roberta Rikli, California State University - Fullerton, Fullerton, CA; and Jerry Thomas, University of North Texas, Denton, TX |
The measurement field has made significant contributions in physical education and exercise science. The field, however, has faced numerous challenges, including a diminishing number of master's and doctoral graduates, as well as only a few measurement positions available in higher education. During this interactive session, learn from the experts about the current status, some of the major challenges, and related discussions in the measurement field. The audience is encouraged to participate.