Skill and knowledge proficiencies for selected activities in the required program at Memphis State University

The purpose of this study was to construct objective measures suitable for use as proficiency tests in the following courses of the required activity program in Physical Education at Memphis State University: Archery and Bowling, Badminton, Bowling, Golf, and Tennis. Men and women students enrolled in the classes of the respective activities at Memphis State University in the 1969-70 school year were the subjects in this study. The number of subjects for each activity ranged from 144 to 404. Three areas were reviewed in the literature: proficiency testing programs in Physical Education and knowledge and performance tests in the selected activities.