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Course, academic year 2025/2026
   
Diagnostics in physical education - PPPD244
Title: Diagnostika v tělesné výchově
Guaranteed by: Department of Social Sciences Foundation in Kinanthropology (51-300000)
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
Actual: from 2025
Semester: summer
Points: 0
E-Credits: 6
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:1/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (0)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: cancelled
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Guarantor: PhDr. Šárka Vokounová, Ph.D.
Mgr. Kateřina Jasanská
Mgr. Michaela Kousalová, M.Sc., Ph.D.
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Annotation -
The course Diagnostics in Physical Education introduces students to the possibilities of motor, pedagogical, and psychological diagnostics in the context of school physical education. In addition to a theoretical introduction to the issues of diagnostics, students will also gain practical experience with selected specific clinical and test-based methods. As a reflection of the above, the effectiveness and purposefulness of individual diagnostic methods in specific situations will be evaluated.
Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Aim of the course -

The aim of the course Diagnostics in Physical Education is to familiarize students with the principles of motor, pedagogical, and psychological diagnostics. A further objective is to equip students with knowledge of a broad spectrum of diagnostic tools applicable in educational practice and to enable them to work actively with selected diagnostic instruments, as well as to apply, analyse, and evaluate them within the educational process. Another objective is to develop students’ ability to use diagnostic findings as a basis for pupil assessment and development.

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Descriptors -

Knowledge

  1. Explains the basic concepts of diagnostics (diagnostics, assessment, evaluation, grading/classification, test, indicator, criterion, questionnaire, interview, case history/anamnesis, observation, experiment).

  2. Describes the differences between initial, formative, and summative diagnostics.

  3. Demonstrates knowledge of the properties of diagnostic instruments and understands the principles of objectivity, reliability, and validity in the diagnostic process in the fields of pedagogy, psychology, and motor abilities.

  4. Is familiar with the basic procedures of descriptive and inferential statistics and their assumptions (e.g. types of measurement scales).

  5. Knows the procedures for the transformation (standardisation) of measured data.

  6. Is oriented in the theory of data norm-referencing.

  7. Characterises the functions of pedagogical diagnostics in school physical education (informational, motivational, regulatory, prognostic, and feedback functions).

  8. Is familiar with the principles of pedagogical observation and recording pupil performance.

  9. Is oriented in commonly used diagnostic instruments in physical education and their methodological requirements.

  10. Explains the basic principles of diagnosing motor abilities.

  11. Explains the basic principles of psychological diagnostics in physical education, with a focus on the assessment of motivation, self-confidence, attitudes towards physical activity, school and classroom climate, and psychosocial relationships.

Skills

  1. Conducts initial diagnostics of pupils’ skills and motor abilities using appropriate instruments.

  2. Records and objectively evaluates diagnostic data for both individuals and groups.

  3. Uses selected statistical software to perform data analysis.

  4. Transforms measured values into standard scores and uses transformed data for inter- and intra-individual comparison.

  5. Compares data with norms and performs evaluation.

  6. Interprets the results of diagnostics and data analysis with regard to pupils’ age, gender, and performance level.

  7. Uses diagnostic data for planning and individualising physical education instruction.

  8. Proposes appropriate pedagogical measures (e.g. accommodations, task differentiation, content modification).

  9. Selects diagnostic methods that correspond to instructional objectives and safety regulations.

  10. Handles diagnostic data in a professional and ethical manner (in compliance with GDPR) and communicates their sensitive interpretation appropriately to pupils and parents.

  11. Selects and applies basic psychological diagnostic methods appropriate for school physical education (e.g. questionnaire, scaling techniques, structured observation, interview).

  12. Interprets the results of psychological diagnostics with regard to pupils’ age, educational context, and ethical principles.

Competences

  1. Independently selects and justifies appropriate diagnostic instruments with regard to pupils’ age, diagnostic objectives, and the properties (validity and reliability) of the chosen methods.

  2. Independently diagnoses motor predispositions (motor abilities, motor skills, knowledge, habits, talent, somatic predispositions) using quantitative methods, such as motor tests.

  3. Independently diagnoses specific motor skills using qualitative methods (e.g. running, throwing, jumping technique, or game skills), for example through structured observation.

  4. Uses diagnostic records for formative assessment of pupils (provides feedback, monitors progress).

  5. Applies diagnostic findings directly in the management of a teaching unit (adjusts task difficulty, selects appropriate instructional methods).

  6. Evaluates the effect of a pedagogical intervention by repeating the diagnostic process.

  7. Independently uses the results of psychological diagnostics to support, for example, pupil motivation, a positive classroom climate, and the individualisation of physical education instruction.

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Course completion requirements -

Course Credit Requirements:

Active participation in seminars.
Fulfilment of seminar requirements (practical application of a selected diagnostic instrument, evaluation of selected diagnostic procedures, and proposal of measures based on the applied diagnostics).
Seminar attendance (minimum 75%).
Preparation of a portfolio (an overview of diagnostic instruments applicable in school physical education in the areas of pedagogy, psychology, and motor abilities, including a diagnostic protocol).

Examination:

Written test.

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Literature -

Armour, K. (2014). Pedagogical Cases in Physical Education and Youth Sport. London and New York: Taylor & Francis Ltd., 304 s. ISBN 978-0-415-70245-4.

Čáp, J., Mareš, J. (2007). Psychologie pro učitele. Praha: Portál, ISBN 978-80-7367-273-7.

Dvořáček, J. (2014). Základy pedagogiky. Praha: Oeconomica, 299 s. ISBN 978-80-245-2014-8.

Braun, R. (2014). Pedagogicko-psychologická diagnostika. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, Pedagogická fakulta, 117 s. ISBN 978-80-7290-656-7.

Čapek, R. (2010). Třídní klima a školní klima. Praha: Grada. Pedagogika, 328 s. ISBN 978-80-247-2742-4.

Gordon, T. (2015). Škola bez poražených. Praha: Malvern, 326 s., ISBN 978-80-753-0006-5.

Hájek, B., Hofbauer, B., Pávková, J. (2008). Pedagogické ovlivňování volného času. Praha: Portál, 240 s. ISBN 978-80-7367-473-1.

Hendl, J. (2016). Kvalitativní výzkum. Praha: Portál, 440 s. ISBN 978-80-262-092-9.

Hendl, J. (2004). Přehled statistických metod zpracování dat. Praha: Portál, 584 s., ISBN 80-7178-820-1.

Urbánek, T., Denglerová, D. a Širůček, J. (2011). Psychometrika: měření v psychologii. Praha: Portál, 320 s. ISBN 978-80-7367-836-4

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Teaching methods -

Form of Instruction

Pedagogy (hours)

Motor Abilities (hours)

Psychology (hours)

Lecture

4

8

3

Independent study of theory using study materials

8

5

12

Practical instruction – seminars

6

12

3

Preparation for seminars

12

10

12

Portfolio preparation

10

10

10

Examination preparation

10

5

10

 

 

Total

50

50

50

 

 

Contact Teaching

10

20

6

Lectures

4

8

3

Seminars

6

12

3

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Requirements to the exam -

Course credit awarded (recorded in the study information system).

Submitted portfolio.

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Syllabus -

Lectures

Definition of pedagogical diagnostics, assessment, grading/classification, and evaluation.

Functions of pedagogical diagnostics in school: informational, motivational, regulatory, and prognostic.

Types of pedagogical diagnostics.

Diagnostic methods of pedagogical diagnostics in physical education.

The diagnostic process in school physical education.

Ethics of pedagogical diagnostics.

Motor tests and test batteries for the assessment of motor abilities and skills.

Methods for the assessment of anthropometric and somatometric parameters and laterality.

Qualitative assessment of motor skills.

Statistical procedures of descriptive and inferential statistics, standard scores, and norms.

Psychological diagnostics of pupils’ motivation, attitudes, and relationship to physical activity.

Psychosocial classroom climate and its assessment.

Self-assessment, self-confidence, and the experience of success and failure in physical education.

Ethical aspects of psychological diagnostics in school.

Seminars

Selected types of pedagogical diagnostics.

Application of pedagogical diagnostic instruments.

Working with diagnostic data.

Selected motor tests for the assessment of motor abilities.

Selected motor tests for the assessment of motor skills.

Anthropometry, somatometry, and laterality.

Data analysis in selected statistical software – descriptive statistics.

Data analysis in selected statistical software – inferential statistics.

Comparison of results with norms and construction of own norms.

Assessment of pupils’ motivation for physical activity and physical education (questionnaires, scales).

Structured observation of pupils’ motivational and social behaviour in physical education.

The pedagogical interview as a tool of psychological diagnostics in physical education.

Interpretation of the results of psychological diagnostics and their application in educational practice.

Ethical aspects and personal data protection in psychological diagnostics in school.

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Learning outcomes -

Upon completion of the course, the student:

understands the significance of pedagogical and psychological diagnostics and the assessment of motor abilities within the educational process, comprehends their interrelatedness and their importance for the individualisation of education, the development of individual potential, and the long-term sustainability of educational and physical activity programmes in contemporary and future society

is familiar with commonly used diagnostic methods in school physical education

is able to assess the advantages and limitations of individual diagnostic methods

is capable of selecting a diagnostic method appropriate to a specific situation

is able to analyse and interpret collected data

is able to transform measured data (convert them into standard scores) and compare them with norms

is familiar with the individual steps of the diagnostic process in school physical education

is able to conduct diagnostics within the process of school physical education

is able to propose measures and further steps in a specific diagnostic process based on the results obtained

is familiar with the legislative framework governing the diagnostic process in education

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
Entry requirements -

Prior completion of the course Pedagogy within the Bachelor’s degree programme at FTVS, Charles University, or of a thematically equivalent course at another higher education institution.

Last update: Vokounová Šárka, PhDr., Ph.D. (24.02.2026)
 
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