Play and Leisure Evaluation

Question 1

Activity Index

Answer 1

Focus: determination of individuals’ perception of the meaning of leisure and the extent of participation
Method: Questionnaire with 23 listed activities
Scoring: 4-point scale for each activity, interpretation of self-report results can be used for designing interventions

Question 2

Interest Checklist

Answer 2

Focus: assessment of level of interest in 80 leisure activities
Method: provide individual with checklist
Scoring: level of interest is indicated as strong, casual, or no interest
Population: originally developed for adults, but has been used for adolescents

Question 3

Leisure Diagnostic Battery (LDB)

Answer 3

Focus: measurement of leisure experience, and motivational issues that affect participation
Method: questionnaire
Scoring: a one to 3 rating scale, interprets individuals’ knowledge of opportunities, resources, and barriers
Population: adults for orginal, but there is a modified for 9-14 year olds

Question 4

Play Assessments

Answer 4

Play history
Revised Knox Preschool Play Scale
Test for Playfulness
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessments

Question 5

School Function Assessment

Answer 5

Criterion referenced
does not measure academic performance
Completed by one or more school professional
typically used in elementary school through grade 6
Questionnaire with 3 Parts:
1. Participation
2. Task Supports
3. Activity Performance