Sport Medicine students will demonstrate problem solving and reasoning skills with emphasis in program application.
Objective
Principles Of Sport Medicine
Students in the Sports Medicine program will be able to effectively demonstrate the lever system and articulate the manner in which it relates to the human body.
Indicator
Principles Of Sport Medicine
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.
Criterion
Principles Of Sport Medicine
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).
Finding
Principles Of Sport Medicine
100% (4 of 4 students) scored 78% or higher on the lever quiz assignment.
Action
Principles Of Sport Medicine
The Kinesiology Sports medicine Program faculty were obviously pleased with the findings of this goal. The ability to solve problems and understand various biomechanical aspects of the human body remains of paramount importance in the Sports Medicine Program.
Goal
Communication Skills
The Kinesiology BS Sports Medicine Program will train students to be proficient in oral and written communications skills.
Objective
Communication Skills
Students majoring in Kinesiology Sports Medicine will be able to effectively communicate the athletics trainer’s role in evaluating an injury in the absence of a physician in an oral and written format.
Indicator
Communication Skills
Two exams developed by the faculty in KINE 3370-Prevention and Care of Injuries, will measure the student’s ability to effectively communicate the athletic trainer’s role in evaluating an injury in the absence of a physician.
Criterion
Communication Skills
At least 75 percent of the Kinesiology BS (Sport Medicine) students must successfully address seven out of the ten indicators stating the athletic trainer’s role in evaluating an injury in the absence of a physician.
Finding
Communication Skills
Two exams in KINE 3370 addressed the ten indicators stating the athletic trainer’s role in evaluating injuries in the absence of a physician. A total of 85% of the Sports Medicine students successfully answered the questions relating to communication skills on exam I. A total of 80 % of the sport Medicine students successfully answered the questions relating to communication skills on Exam III.
Action
Communication Skills
The Kinesiology Sport Medicine Program faculty were pleased with the findings of this goal. The faculty continues to emphasize the importance in the professional development of Sport Medicine students.
Goal
Content Knowledge
The Kinesiology BS Sports Medicine Program will provide students with the content knowledge and skills that are needed by professionals in the field.
Objective
Content Knowledge
Students majoring in Kinesiology Sports Medicine will be able to successfully explain, demonstrate, and prescribe exercises designed to improve the components of physical activity--muscular strength, flexibility, balance, power, speed, and cardiovascular endurance.
Indicator
Content Knowledge
One exam in KINE 3373 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.
Criterion
Content Knowledge
Students enrolled in KINE 3373 must score 75 percent or higher on the exam that assesses student content knowledge of the components of physical activity--muscular strength, flexibility, balance, power, speed, and cardiovascular endurance.
Finding
Content Knowledge
One exam in KINE 3373 Physiology of Exercise was developed with embedded questions that focused on the components of physical activity – muscular strength, flexibility, balance, power, speed and cardiovascular endurance. A total of 66% of the students achieved a score of 75% or higher.
Action
Content Knowledge
The Kinesiology Sport Medicine Program faculty were disappointed with the results of this goal. The components of fitness remains extremely importance in Sports Medicine. The faculty will include additional subject content focusing on these components.
Goal
Evaluation Of Injury Skills
Students majoring in Kinesiology (Sport Medicine) will be able to successfully assess musculoskeletal injuries in athletes occurring in practice and competition.
Objective
Assessment Of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Students majoring in KINE Sports Medicine will be able to identify common musculoskeletal injuries that occur in sports setting.
Indicator
Assessment Of Musculoskeletal Injuries
A practical examination in KINE 3369- Therapeutic Modalities of Athletic Training, will require students to accurately assess common musculoskeletal injuries on practical exams
Criterion
Assessment Of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Kinesiology BS (Sport Medicine) students enrolled in KINE 3369-Theraputic Modalities of Athletic Training, must score 85% or higher on the practical examination that assesses student knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries.
Finding
Evaluation Of Injury Skills
Two exams had embedded questions that focused on the student athletic trainer’s knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries. A total of 75% of the Sport Medicine students successfully answered the questions relating to musculoskeletal injuries on exam I. A total of 75% of the sport medicine students successfully answered the questions relating to musculoskeletal injuries on the Final Exam.
Action
Assessment Of Musculoskeletal Injuries
The Kinesiology Sport Medicine faculty were pleased with the findings of this goal. The faculty will continue to stress the importance of assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries in athletes, as this remains a primary focus for the Athletic Trainer.