OATdb Archive

2008 - 2009

Kinesiology BS (Sports Medicine)

Goal
Improve Study Skills
Students will improve their use of study skills in the Kinesiology BS Sports Medicine Program.

Objective
Improve Study Skills
Students in Kinesiology BS Sports Medicine program will demonstrate competency in the use of study skills.

Indicator
Study Skills Evaluation
This indicator assesses the effective use of study skills.
Using a rubric developed by program faculty, the following study skills activities will be monitored, observed, and assessed for each student in the program. 80% of students should achieve at least 70% on all competencies assessed.

1. Self monitor learning needs and seek
assistance when needed.

2. Engage in scholarly inquiry and dialogue.

3. Use study habits necessary to manage
academics pursuits and requirements.

4. Work independently

5. Work collaboratively.

Criterion
Assessment
80% of Kinesiology Sports Medicine majors will achieve the target score of 70% on all study skills activities as noted in the indicator.

Finding
Success Rate/75%
75% of program students achieved the target score.

Action
Study Skills Analysis
After a review of the current state of program curriculum, the Kinesiology faculty have decided that more focus should be placed upon study skills. Each Kinesiology core course in the Sports Medicine track will include at least one more mandatory study skill project/activity so that the students will gain more experience in using study skills in their academic pursuit.

Goal
Professional Competences
Students in program will pass the state exam for Athletic Training Endorsement.

Objective
State Athletic Training EXAM
Students in the program will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the state exam for athletic training certification.

Indicator
Athletic Training State Exam Evaluation
This indicator assesses the content specific skill knowledge necessary to pass the State Athletic Training Exam.

Criterion
State Exam
80% of Kinesiology Sports Medicine students will pass the state exam for Athletic Training Endorsement during their first attempt.

Finding
Results
80% of program students achieved the target score.

Action
Future Actions
After a review of program students' performance on the state exam, the Kinesiology faculty have decided to place more emphasis on program standards and content mastery of state goals and objectives. Each core course in Sports Medicine will include and address the state stands for Athletic Training Certification.


Update to previous cycle's plan for continuous improvement

Plan for continuous improvement It was apparent from all of the findings that not all of the students are achieving the expected outcomes of the Sport Medicine program. In order to improve and address these short-falls the faculty have decided that students require more opportunities to practice and apply concepts in study skills and in the comprehensive demonstration of professional competencies for athletic training endorsement.

Changes in curriculum would include increasing the number of required assignments/activities/projects in the areas of study skills and content knowledge demonstrated by the students and critiqued by the faculty.