A Standard of General Motor Ability for Prairie View College Women Based on the Brace Test

Author

Mignon Lavonne Ricks, Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College

Date of Award

5-1939

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

Degree Discipline

Physical Education

Abstract

Major Problem: This study was made to set up a standard of general motor ability for the Brace Test of the girls of Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College. Sub Problems: 1. To determine the validity of the test. 2. To determine the reliability of the test. 3. To determine the objectivity of the test.

Purpose of the Problem 1. To determine the accomplishments acquired by nonathletes as compared with those of athletes. 2. To set up standards of General Motor Ability whereby the students of physical education will be benefitted.

Need for the Study: There has been a previous study made concerning the test and this study was made to aid in the standardization of the previous test.

Limitations: The subjects used were college women at Prairie

The Test Subjects: The test subjects were young women who were enrolled In Prairie View College ranging in age from 15 - 25. The entire group given the test was 128.

Committee Chair/Advisor

T. S. Russell

Publisher

Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College

Rights

Date of Digitization

8-11-2021

Contributing Institution

John B Coleman Library

City of Publication

Prairie View

MIME Type

Application/PDF

Recommended Citation

Ricks, M. L. (1939). A Standard of General Motor Ability for Prairie View College Women Based on the Brace Test. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pvamu-theses/223