Validation of a Common Content Knowledge Test for Hiking and Camping

BİLGİÇ M., UĞURLU A., Devrilmez E., DERVENT F., Ward P.

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, cilt.43, sa.3, ss.483-489, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 43 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1123/jtpe.2023-0203
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Teaching in Physical Education
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, CAB Abstracts, EBSCO Education Source, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo, SportDiscus, DIALNET
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.483-489
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: assessment, outdoor sports, Rasch model
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable hiking and camping common content knowledge test for Turkish preservice physical education teachers. Method: Participants were 305 physical education students who had previously completed hiking and camping content course in Physical Education Teacher Education. The researchers followed five steps to develop the test. The Rasch model was utilized for data analysis. Results: Findings showed a good item model fit for all items, except Item 4. Results also indicated that the developed test had high internal consistency for both item difficulty and person ability. Overall, the test findings demonstrated good evidence to support the validity and reliability of hiking and camping common content knowledge test. Discussion/Conclusion: The developed test can be used for measuring hiking and camping knowledge level of physical education teachers and Physical Education Teacher Education students.