About
Jaouad Alem serves as an Associate Professor at Laurentian University's School of Kinesiology & Health Sciences, conducting research on measurement validity for physical activity and health intervention programs. His work focuses on predictive, construct, and concurrent validity using the Dunkin and Biddle teaching-learning process model to enhance candidate selection and professional competency assessment.
Education:
- PhD (2003) in Educational Sciences, Department of Measurement and Evaluation, Université Laval, Québec
- M.Sc. (1992) in Physical Activity Sciences, Université Laval, Québec
- Licence/Baccalaureate (1990) in Physical Education and Sports, Institut des Sports Moulay Rachid, Salé, Morocco
Professor Alem's research centers on developing valid, reliable measurement instruments for selecting candidates in physical activity and health professions. He investigates academic and professional engagement patterns through the Dunkin and Biddle framework, aiming to improve selection protocols and internship assessment tools. His work bridges theoretical measurement science with practical applications in teacher training and sports education, emphasizing cross-cultural validity across North African and Canadian contexts.
His 2011-2012 publications reveal a consistent focus on psychometric validation in physical education contexts, spanning internship assessment grids, physical fitness testing for university admissions, teacher engagement psychology, and cognitive test validation for elite athletes. These studies demonstrate methodological rigor across multiple countries (Canada, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) and address both educational and sports performance domains.
Scientific Awards:
- 1992 Canadian International Development Agency scholarship for Master's studies
- 1990 Top of the class in Physical Education and Sports at Institut National des Sports Moulay Rachid
Professor Alem has secured international research funding through competitive scholarships and maintains active collaborations with institutions across North Africa and Europe. His advising focuses on measurement methodology for physical education students, particularly in developing valid assessment protocols for professional competencies during practical training. These mentorship activities directly support his research objectives in improving selection and evaluation systems.
His international research partnerships with scholars in Belgium (Cloes), Tunisia (Hamrouni), and Morocco indicate participation in multinational research teams addressing cross-cultural measurement challenges in physical education. These collaborations focus on adapting assessment tools for diverse educational contexts while maintaining psychometric integrity.
