Modification of Evaluation in Physical Education I Course: Standardization of Physical Fitness Testing and Preparation of Relevant Norms in Chabahar Maritime University

The purpose of this study was to organize the evaluation process of the general physical training (1) course through standardization of fitness tests and the related norms at Chabahar Maritime University. The research was carried out using a descriptive and quasi-experimental design. The subjects of the study were randomly selected. The sample included 258 male and 139 female students. Frequent and standard physical Fitness tests for measuring muscular strength and endurance, body composition, balance, agility, aerobic and anaerobic power were done in three successive semesters. Then, based on Norms derived from these tests, scoring procedures of physical fitness course were conducted and given to instructors. Measurement tools included: tape meters, digital scales, and digital stopwatches, sit-ups, bar machines, calipers, agility test and 1600-m speed test. The obtained data were analyzed through running dependent t-test, one-way analysis of variances, (ANOVA), and correlation coefficients. Results indicated that progress was significant in all tests except for the bar machine (p≥/01) and that there was a correlation of about%50 between pretest and post-test scores. Discussion and The study showed that instructors generally prefer to have norms for systematic scoring. Moreover, instructors believed that attitudinal issues such as discipline, attendance, sports coverage, perseverance and progress should be reflected in the students'' scores in general physical education (1) course. However, to achieve the optimal point, there is still a long distance.