Position statement on physical education assessment 2020 (2020)

Why a position statement on Assessment in Physical Education?

The purpose of this AIESEP Position Statement on Assessment in Physical Education (PE) is fourfold:

• To advocate internationally for the importance of assessment practices as central to providing meaningful, relevant and worthwhile physical education;
• To advise the field of PE about assessment-related concepts informed by research and contemporary practice;
• To identify pressing research questions and avenues for new research in the area of PE assessment;
• To provide a supporting rationale for colleagues who wish to apply for research funds to address questions about PE assessment or who have opportunities to work with or influence policy makers.

The main target groups for this position statement are PE teachers, PE pre-service teachers, PE curriculum officers, PE teacher educators, PE researchers, PE administrators and PE policy makers.