Provides readers with an understanding of the basics of measurement techniques in physical activity, by focusing on understanding the concept behind techniques. Looking at measurement issues in the physical domain, this book is useful for post graduate students, researchers and professionals in sport and exercise science.

This is a text for post graduate students, researchers and professionals in sport and exercise science. It provides readers with a good grounding of the basics of measurement techniques in physical activity, by focusing on understanding the concept behind techniques. Material covered in the book takes a broad look at measurement issues in the physical domain, including reliability, ethical and technical issues and bias. It also takes an in-depth look at the advanced statistical techniques in measurement, such as structural equation modelling, hierarchical linear modelling and dealing with large and small data sets.