Oral and written communication skills will be emphasized with students in the Kinesiology BS (Generalist) program.
Objective
Communication Skills
Kinesiology BS (Generalist) students will communicate in oral and written forms their personal philosophy of a professional career in field of Kinesiology.
Indicator
Communication Skills
A common embedded portion of KINE 1331 will require students to effectively participate in group discussion assignments and reflect on the issues via a written reflection assignment. Both assignments utilize effective oral and written communications skills developed by the faculty.
Criterion
Communication Skills
Students must score at least 80 percent correct on the common faculty-developed rubric for the group assignments and reflection assignment attached to the exercise.
Finding
Communication Skills Results
Students scored 62.75 percent on the group discussion assignments and 90 percent on the written reflection assignment.
Action
Communication Skills Action
Since the results were mixed on these two measures, it is recommended that the criterion be maintained to facilitate a better analysis of students outcomes.
Goal
Content Knowledge
Content knowledge will be emphasized in the BS Kinesiology (Generalist) Program.
Objective
Content Knowledge
Students will be able to effectively gain and apply knowledge of the twelve sub-disciplines of the profession of Kinesiology.
Indicator
Content Knowledge
Embedded portions of exams and assessments from KINE 1331, 3363, 3364, 3378 will assess students’ knowledge and application of theories and concepts in Kinesiology.
Criterion
Content Knowledge
Students must score at least of 75 percent correct on the embedded exam questions and assessments testing their knowledge and application of theories and concepts in Kinesiology.
Finding
Content Knowledge Results
Students scored an average of 71.2 percent on the midterm and final examinations testing their knowledge and application of theories and concepts in Kinesiology. In greater detail:
KINE 1331: Students averaged 71% on all exams for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015.
KINE 3378: Students averaged 77% on all exams for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015.
KINE 3364: Students averaged 68% on all exams for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015.
KINE 3363: Students averaged 71% on all exams for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015.
Action
Content Knowledge Action
Students enrolled in the four core Kinesiology class samples (i.e., KINE 1331, KINE 3363, KINE 3364, and KINE 3378) approached the overall criterion, but fell a bit short. Only measures from KINE 3378 exceeded the criterion. It is recommended that the criterion remain stable for the 2015-2016 reporting cycle. Additional data may help with the determination of whether the criterion is appropriate or should be moved down (i.e., 70%).
Goal
Career Exploration
KINE Generalist students will demonstrate knowledge of the wide variety of career options that are available in the discipline.
Objective
Career Exploration
Students will be able to identify the different career options that are a part of the Kinesiology disciplines.
Indicator
Career Exploration
Students in KINE 1331 will complete a career exploration project for the course that has three parts: (a) professional interview they conduct with someone in their chosen field/career choice, (b) research paper on the chosen career, and (c) research presentation that incorporates both interview and research.
Criterion
Career Exploration
Students will score at least 75 percent on the three components of the career research project.
Finding
Career Exploration Project Results
Students averaged 76.4 percent on the career exploration project for the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters.
Action
Career Exploration Project Action
Students marginally exceeded the criterion that was established. It is recommended that the criterion remain stable for 2015-2016 in order to examine whether 75% represents an ideal measure. Additionally, more emphasis may be placed identifying deficiencies on one or more of the three areas of the assignment.