Assessment : 2013 - 2014 : Educational Programs :
Kinesiology BS (Exercise Science)
3 Goals 3 Objectives 3 Indicators 3 Criteria 3 Findings 3 Actions
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GOAL: Principles Of Exercise Science
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Objective
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Principles Of Exercise Science
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Students in the Exercise Science program will be able to effectively demonstrate the lever system and articulate the manner in which it relates to the human body.
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Indicator
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Principles Of Exercise Science
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A common embedded portion of each KINE 3362 section’s written exam (developed by the Exercise Science faculty) will require students to explain the lever system and discuss how it relates to the human body. Students will be required to demonstrate proper mechanical principles in an advanced KINE course.
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Principles Of Exercise Science
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At least 80% of the Kinesiology BS (Exercise Science) students will score at least 78% or higher in the lever quiz assignment and the applied demonstration (practical lab demonstration).
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Principles Of Exercise Science
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A total of 68% of Exercise Science students met the minimum score of at least 78% on the lever quiz assignment and applied demonstration.
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Actions for Objective:
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Principles Of Exercise Science
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The Exercise Science faculty will place more emphasis on the content related to lever system and how the lever system relates to the human body. Specifically, additional time will be devoted to lever system discussion and additional questions will be embedded into written exams. In addition, more lab experiences will added to KINE 3362.
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Objective
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Students in the Exercise Science program will demonstrate the knowledge of the foundations of exercise physiology.
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Indicator
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Selected questions on exams in KINE 3373, 4373, and on the final project in 4377 will require students to thoroughly explain, demonstrate, and prescribe exercises designed to improve the components of physical activity--muscular strength, flexibility, balance, power, speed, and cardiovascular endurance.
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At least 80% of Kinesiology BS (Exercise Science) students will score a minimum of 78% on the selected exam and project questions in KINE 3373, 4373, and 4377.
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A total of 81% of Exercise Science students met the minimum criterion of a score of at least 78% on the selected exam and project questions in KINE 3373,4373, and 4377.
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Actions for Objective:
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The Kinesiology Exercise science faculty were pleased with the findings of this goal. The program faculty plans to include this goal during the next OATDB cycle.
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GOAL: Professional Development And Practices
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Objective
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Kinesiology BS (Exercise Science) students will be able to use their acquired knowledge, skills, and experience in to attain one or more professional certifications.
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Indicator
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Kinesiology BS (Exercise Science) students will complete a capstone exam to demonstrate professional competency. The capstone exam will assess the students’ knowledge and skills necessary for professional certification.
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Kinesiology BS (Exercise Science) students will achieve a minimum of an 80 % rating on their capstone exam.
Since this is a new objective for 13-14, we will be gathering baseline data.
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A total of 40% of Exercise Science students met the minimum of 80% on rating on their capstone exam.
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Actions for Objective:
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The Exercise Science faculty will conduct a review of the capstone exam to determine the exam validity and if the exam needs modification. KINE 4394 will be added to the list of courses to require the capstone exam. The addition of KINE 4394 will increase the size of the population and increase the validity of the exam.
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Previous Cycle's "Plan for Continuous Improvement"
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During the past year, the Exercise Science faculty increased the number of embedded questions in exams which focus on program objectives. An increase in the number of course assignments related to the specific objectives, was also implemented. Additionally, faculty increased the use of lab equipment to enhance student opportunities to gain knowledge in objective content areas.
The number of exam questions with a focus on the foundation of exercise science were increased. Additional article reviews were assigned, and the faculty increased the number of online discussions focusing on basic foundation knowledge in exercise physiology.
The professional development mastery objective and goal was a new addition to the academic year. The Exercise Science faculty plans to observe the progress of the objectives and determine if any modifications need to be made in the next assessment cycle.The faculty plans to emphasize the necessary components of an informed consent and the importance of the document in research and applied settings.
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Update on Previous Cycle's "Plan for Continuous Improvement"
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Data from the Previous Cycle’s “Plan for Continuous Improvement” shows an increase in Exercise Science student rate of Success. In the area of content knowledge Exercise Science students met the established criterion. In the goal, Principles of Exercise Science, the minimum criterion was not meet. The Professional Development and Practice goal minimum standard was not met, however, the number of students included in this sample was very small and the Exercise Science faculty believe the small group size significantly reduced the validity of the findings.
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Plan for Continuous Improvement
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During the past year, test questions which focus on program objectives were embedded into multiple exams. An increase in the number of class assignments related to specific program objectives were added to specific classes. Additional article reviews and readings were assigned to students.
The Exercise Science faculty will continue to observe the progress of program goals. A review of exams related to principle of Exercise Science will be conducted. As the capability continues to increase in the Exercise Science lab, an increase in student lab opportunities are planned. More emphasis will be placed on Professional Development. The increased emphasis on Professional Development will include a better focus on the importance of professional documents such as informed consent, waivers, rights of privacy.
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