Statistics in Exercise Science

Author(s): Michael Phillips

Edition: 3

Copyright: 2025

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This statistics textbook in Exercise Science provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of statistical analysis in the context of human movement, physical activity, and sports performance. It covers foundational topics such as descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential techniques, including t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and regression. The text emphasizes real-world examples from exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology to help students understand how to collect, analyze, and interpret data relevant to the field. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, the book balances theoretical concepts with practical applications using statistical software, encouraging evidence-based practice and critical thinking in exercise science research.

Student Acknowledgement and Agreement Regarding Course Syllabus 

TOPIC 1 Measurement/Score 
TOPIC 2 Standardized Scores 
TOPIC 3 Correlation and Regression 
TOPIC 4 Chi-Squared Test of Association 
TOPIC 5 Inferential Statistics 
TOPIC 6 Reliability 
TOPIC 7 Validity 
TOPIC 8 Authentic Assessment 
TOPIC 9 Assessment of Physical Activity 
TOPIC 10 Assessment of Physical Ability 
TOPIC 11 Assessment of Aerobic Fitness 
TOPIC 12 Assessment of Body Composition 
TOPIC 13 Youth Fitness and Activity
TOPIC 14 Adult and Older Adult Fitness 
TOPIC 15 Application to Persons with Disabilities 
TOPIC 16 Title IX

Michael Phillips

This statistics textbook in Exercise Science provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and applications of statistical analysis in the context of human movement, physical activity, and sports performance. It covers foundational topics such as descriptive statistics, probability, and inferential techniques, including t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and regression. The text emphasizes real-world examples from exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology to help students understand how to collect, analyze, and interpret data relevant to the field. Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, the book balances theoretical concepts with practical applications using statistical software, encouraging evidence-based practice and critical thinking in exercise science research.

Student Acknowledgement and Agreement Regarding Course Syllabus 

TOPIC 1 Measurement/Score 
TOPIC 2 Standardized Scores 
TOPIC 3 Correlation and Regression 
TOPIC 4 Chi-Squared Test of Association 
TOPIC 5 Inferential Statistics 
TOPIC 6 Reliability 
TOPIC 7 Validity 
TOPIC 8 Authentic Assessment 
TOPIC 9 Assessment of Physical Activity 
TOPIC 10 Assessment of Physical Ability 
TOPIC 11 Assessment of Aerobic Fitness 
TOPIC 12 Assessment of Body Composition 
TOPIC 13 Youth Fitness and Activity
TOPIC 14 Adult and Older Adult Fitness 
TOPIC 15 Application to Persons with Disabilities 
TOPIC 16 Title IX

Michael Phillips