Dr. D.K. Kansal's book on applied measurement, evaluation, and sports selection serves as a crucial resource for educators and coaches, providing comprehensive insights into promoting health and preventing disease through physical activity. It covers evaluation principles, measurement tests, and methodologies that enhance understanding and application in physical education and sports training. This publication is positioned as an essential guide for developing skills necessary for health promotion, physical fitness, and sports talent selection.

1. Role of Applied Measurement &
Evaluation book as a resource
material for each teacher’s
(Pedagogic) Orientation
By
Dr. D.K. Kansal, HOD
Deptt. of Physical Education & Sports
Sciences and Principal, IGIPESS

2. An easy tool to help readers
learn the art & science of
promoting health & preventing
disease by motivating self to
willfully adopt regular physical
activity that results in one’s well-
being, stress free long life.

3. You can achieve Computer
literacy and 3S (Strength,
Stamina, Suppleness i.e.
Flexibility) Literacy with
the help of this book.

4. Evaluation being sixth stage of
learning, majority of people do
not understand the basic
principles of Evaluation.

5. Evaluation is sixth stage of Bloom’s Taxonomy of
Learning :-
Stage’s of Learning Objective
No.
1. Information of Knowledge.
2. Comprehension of Information.
3. Application of Comprehended knowledge.
4. Analysis of Applied knowledge.
5. Synthesis of learned knowledge with life
situations.
6. Evaluation of Learning of above five levels.

6. One can understand evaluation more
thorough from this book. Since,
‘Evaluation’ is the sixth and last stage of
learning, it needs greater effort in
understanding its valid application.

7. All Evaluation processes need valid
tests to obtain reliable measur-
ements needed for evaluation. It is
heartening to note that most of the
teachers do not get any opportunity
to learn the relative meanings &
relationships between Test,
Measurement and Evaluation.

8. General Model of Evaluation,
Principles of Approaches to
Evaluation, needed by each
category of teacher irrespective
of their subjects are given in
easily understandable manner
in this book

9. Taking an example let us see
the Table-1 and Figs.1.3 to 1.5
for their utility in sharpening
Evaluatory skills of teachers.

10. An example of Mnemonics with the help of
acronyms to aid teachers memory.
All the four beneficiaries represented by
the acronym PAST get benefit from the
skills of TMES :-
Beneficiaries Students Helped by Parents Administra-
tors & Teachers.
P = Parents
A = Administrators
S = Students
T = Teachers
A = Achievement
I = Improvement
M = Motivation
D = Diagnosis
C = Classification
G = Grading
E = Evaluation
T = Teaching Methods
P = Public
R = Relations

11. Dr. Kansal’s book contains valid
tools to measure
(a) One’s level of education.
(b) Holistic personality development.
(c) Health status.
(d) Physical Fitness & Wellness.

12. The book makes one understand
(a) Six stages of behaviour change.
(b) Understand the levels of integral
education.
(c) Understand the physically educated
people’s characteristics.

13. THE READER CAN
a) Compute Body Mass Index.
b) Measure Percentage Body
Fat.
c) Evaluate disease risk level.

14. Sports Talent Selection Criteria
(a) Prediction of Adult physical status.
(b) Specific physiques of different category
of champions.
(c) Selections, two years prior to
competitions.

15. CRPF. HTC. PULL

16. Sports for integral Personality

17. Enable yourself to follow Healthy
lifestyle so as to enjoy a lifetime of
health, fitness and wellness with the
help of this easy to understand Book.

18. Everyone can learn the know-
How of personal requirements
of ones Personality
Development.

19. You can predict/measure
(a) The adult height of your child at the age
of age 8,9 or 10 years of age.
(b) The composition of your body.
(c) The status of your holistic education and
personality levels.

20. What do experts say
Dr. Kansal’s book illustrates all types of
measurement tests of fitness, health &
well-being and is an important tool and an
authentic reference material ………..
Sh. L.S. Renawat
Executive Director,
Sports Authority of India.

21. Dr. D.K. Kansal has contributed a
very useful learning material for
students and a resource book for
teachers, coaches, administrators,
fitness & health club managers.
Prof. R.Thirumalaisamy
Vice-Chancellor,
Tamil Nadu Physical Education &
Sports University.

22. At a time when all Indians are passionately
interested to work for a glorious performance of
the country in the forthcoming commonwealth
games to be held in October, 2010 in Delhi, Dr.
Devinder Kansal’s book may be used to energize
their hopes by using the scientific methodology
and other recommendations contained in the book.
This book could be an indispensable resource for
the preparations of all intervarsity, national and
international competitions and for the training of
their participants.
Dr. Gurdeep Singh,
Member Secretary (Sports),
Association of Indian Universities, Delhi

23. The book written by Dr. Devinder Kumar Kansal on Measurement and
Evaluation offers matchless, exhaustive instruction in measurement
and evaluation techniques. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book
provides basic measurement and evaluation concepts that are of value
to both professionals and students in the human performance arena.
Through its solid presentation of basic measurement concepts, this
new edition prepares the reader to - recognize and resolve practical
physical education and human performance problems in kinesiology,
physical education, health, and fitness. - increase focus on decision
making, an important part of a movement professional’s daily routine -
relate decision making skills to practical, real-life problems.
Dr. Devinder Kumar Kansal’s contribution in the form of a
simple and scientific book on test, measurement and evaluation
providing practical procedures will promote scientific approach among
coaches, physical education teachers and the sports persons.
Prof. S.K. Verma, Head, Deptt. of Sports Sciences,
Earlier Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Patiala.

24. Dr. D.K. Kansal's "Textbook of Measurement, Evaluation and Sports
Selection" is a long awaited comprehensive book on all the aspects of
test, measurement, evaluation & sports talent selection from both
theoretical & practical angles. Owing to it's simple language and varied
contents, it will prove to be very useful for B.P.Ed., B.P.E., M.P.Ed.
students and a valuable reference book for teachers, health-fitness
clubs and individuals interested to follow active & healthy lifestyle.
This publication is a complete book for promoting health, recreation,
physical activity levels, personality development, physical fitness,
sports and above all the application of valid measurement instruments
by the physical education professionals.
Dr. G.P. Gautam , Working President,
National Association of Physical Education & Sports,
Earlier worked with Merrut University, AIU, CBSE &
Amity University

25. Dr. D.K. Kansal has very nicely
covered all the contents needed on
test, measurement, computer literacy,
evaluation and sports talent selection.
It will go a longway in the promotion of
practical approach in Physical
Education & Sports.
Dr. Sudarshan Viswas,
Director, Sports,
University of Kolkata, Kolkata

26. It is right time for the physical educationists and sports
scientists those are really interested to analyze the
glorious performance of the country in the forthcoming
Commonwealth Games, which will be held in October,
2010 in New Delhi. Dr. Devinder K. Kansal's book
entitled. "TEXTBOOK OF APPLIED MEASUREMENT,
EVALUATION AND SPORTS SELECTION" may be
significant to energize their hopes by using the
scientific methodology and other recommendations
contained in the book. This book is an indispensable
resource for the preparations of all inter-varsity,
national and international competitions and for the
training of their participants.
Dr. Subhash Sharma, Principal,
Degree College of Physical Education,
Amravati, (An Autonomous of UGC)

27. This book is likely to help the reader to master the
contents, concepts and essential principles
required to test, measure, evaluate and take
scientific decisions for sports talent selection. The
book includes both theoretical knowledge and
practical skills needed by professionals in physical
education, sports training, teaching, physical
fitness, coaching and exercise sciences.
Prof. S. Mukerjee,
Head, Deptt. of Teacher Education,
L.N.I.P.E., (Deemed University), Gwalior

28. This book reveals the fundamentals of skills
of measurement and evaluation in sports
and physical fitness important for the health
and well-being of each individual by
preventing disease and promoting health.
Dr. Gurcharan Singh Brar,
Chairman,
Deptt. of Physical Education,
Panjab Univesrity, Chandigarh

29. Dr. Devinder K. Kansal’s treatise on test,
measurement, evaluation and selection of
sports talent explains what, why & how of
the arts of enabling one to change one’s
behaviour towards healthy lifestyle by the
application of technical methodology with
simplest equipments. I strongly recommend
this book as a text book for the students of
B.P.Ed. & M.P.Ed. classes.
Dr. Dilip Dureha,
Professor of Physical Education,
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

30. Devinder Kumar Kansal has proved his professional
experience in valid methodology for test and
evaluation by writing this most simple and useable
textbook for students, teachers, coaches, educational
administrators, fitness and health club managers. The
students are likely to master the concepts of test ,
measurement ,evaluation and sports selection by
reading this comprehensive book.
Prof. N.K. Chadha,
Head, Deptt. of Adult & Continuing Education &
Professor of Psychology, University of Delhi,
Delhi

31. A wonderful contribution to the field of physical
fitness and sports. Dr. Kansal has synthesized the
otherwise widely spread methods and
fundamentals of skill tests, measurement and
evaluation needed for promoting health and
preventing disease & stress. It is a wonderful
book for everyone’s reading in order to learn to
live healthy life for ever.
Prof.(Dr.) Kanwaljit Singh,
Prof. & Dean, Faculty of Physical Education,
Head, Deptt. of Physical Education, Guru
Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

32. Sports is very important feature of our life. Now,
after India winning medals in Olympics in Beijing,
sports is again gaining higher place in India. This
book of Dr. Kansal which contains the scientific
methodology will prove a winning weapon for
Indian players in upcoming games. This book will
also be a helping hand for the organizers.
Management authorities to conduct various
tournaments in an eminent way and will also help
the coaches to train their players with the best
techniques.
Dr. Deepak P. Kavishwar
Principal, NSSM College , Nagpur

33. In physical education and sports, Dr. D.K. Kansal
has generated an overwhelming published
material in practical application of measurement
and evaluation skills .I think anyone reading this
book will quickly understand the concept and
methodology of test, measurement and statistics
needed to evaluate sports and fitness
performance. Every sports, fitness & Physical
Education student is likely to benefit from this book
entitled 'Measurement, Evaluation and Sports
Selection'.
Dr. G.V. Pargaonkar,
Principal,
College of Physical Education, Mumbai

34. Dr. Kansal's book contains all types of
TESTS needed for measuring Physical
Fitness, Health, Wellness and Talent
Selection. This book forms an important
tool for each sports loving school, college or
any other institution having a physical
education teacher.
Prof. N.P. Giri,
Professor of Physical Education & Yoga,
H.A.U., Hissar

35. Universities will be justified to make the
reading of this book a requirement for all
undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
or training in physical education and sports.
Dr. D.K. Kansal's book on 'Measurement,
Evaluation & Sports Selection' is an unique
scientific treasure for sports, health and
physical education students and teachers.
Dr. B.S. Punia, Retd. Principal,
Govt. College of Physical Education,
Patiala (Punjab)

36. Dr. Devinder Kansal has written a remarkable
book about practical skills of measurement and
evaluation in sports and physical education. The
book so elegantly written, so understanding the
concepts, contents and methodology that it
captures beautifully the philosophy and principles
of testing, measuring, evaluating and selecting
physical fitness and sports skills.
Prof. Dr. G.L. Khanna,
Dean, Sports & Health Sciences, FIT

37. I found Dr. Devinder K. Kansal’s book very
thought provoking and stimulating to
measure and evaluate one’s status and
potential for general physical activity and
sports skills. I can safely recommend it to
all P.E. students and teachers.
Dr.(Mrs.) Kalpana Sharma, Director,
Amity School of Physical Education &
Sports Sciences
Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh

38. Dr. Devinder K. Kansal’s book is quite
inspirational for systematic approach to
measurement and evaluation of one’s physical
fitness and sports potentials and for modification of
reader’s attitude towards active lifestyle. In fact, I
find it very useful material for consulting from time
to time for using right methods of measurement of
sports skills and physical fitness.
Dr. Devinder Singh Yadav,
Deptt. of Pre-service Teacher Education,
SCERT, New Delhi

39. Understand the concept of Test,
Measurement, Evaluation and
Selections important for your
Health, Fitness and Wellness
and learn to measure
improvements.

40. Learn the simple acronyms for
mnemonics of fundamentals
needed by personality
development.

41. Know and Remember the
benefits of Physical Activity to
one’s health and method of
changing one’s problem
behaviours.

42. This Book helps to provide
methods for remaining
successful in the habit of regular
Physical Activity.