Student Learning Outcomes & Assessments for Kinesiology (SCI)
 

Some examples of assessments shown when mouse-over each of the Objective headings

Goal I:
 

Students should be capable of researching, synthesizing, analyzing and critically evaluating research knowledge and data.

• Objective 1:  Students will be able to use a wide variety of information retrieval services and resources to synthesize relevant research.
• Objective 2:  Students will be able to understand, interpret and critically evaluate published research.
• Objective 3:  Students will be able to disseminate scientific knowledge.

Goal II:
 

Students should understand the fundamental processes involved in human activity. This involves the physiology, psychology, biomechanics, motor control, history and philosophy of human movement.

• Objective 1a: Students will have an understanding of the fundamentals of the field of Kinesiology in Exercise Physiology.
• Objective 1b: Students will have an understanding of the fundamentals of the field of Kinesiology in Exercise Psychology.
• Objective 1c: Students will have an understanding of the fundamentals of the field of Kinesiology in Motor Development.
• Objective 1d: Students will have an understanding of the fundamentals of the field of Kinesiology in Nutrition.
• Objective 1e: Students will have an understanding of the fundamentals of the field of Kinesiology in Biomechanics.
• Objective 1f: Students will have an understanding of the fundamentals of the field of Kinesiology in History & Philosophy of Physical Activity to Human Wellness.
• Objective 2: Students will be able to understanding of the relationship of physical activity to human wellness.

Goal III:
 

Students should be able to scientifically assess physical fitness, design and prescribe physical activity programs, and inform clients of the value of physical activity.

• Objective 1: Students will be able to select equipment commonly used for testing in the various specialties in the field of kinesiology.
• Objective 2: Students will be able to institute and assess various standard exercise, performance, and wellness evaluations.
• Objective 3: Students will design and prescribe physical activity programs. This includes the ability to select and use computerized fitness programs.
• Objective 4: Students will be able to understand concepts of wellness, physical activity, fitness and performance.

Goal IV:
 

Students will be able to understand concepts of wellness, physical activity, fitness and performance.

• Objective 1: Students will be able to clearly articulate in written form information relative to the discipline.
• Objective 2: Students will have spoken proficiency in a public forum using various computer- and media-based resources.
• Objective 3: Students will write an article using accepted style parameters (APA).
• Objective 4: Students will demonstrate proficiency in using word-processing applications.
• Objective 5: Students will able to disseminate information concerning the values of kinesiology to the general public using the latest technologies for distributing knowledge.

Goal V:
 

Students should develop an awareness of and concern for ethics and professionalism within the discipline of kinesiology.

• Objective 1: Demonstrate a sensitivity to ethical concerns and professionalism in all settings where applications of kinesiology occur.
• Objective 2: Provide evidence of familiarity with issues related to various philosophies of exercise and athletics, and how they impact modern day kinesiological thinking.

Goal for Business Emphasis:

Students should further develop an understanding of research methods and scientific literature.

• Objective 1 Business: Students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge in the business skills of accounting, economics and statistics.
• Objective 2 Business: Students will be able demonstrate basic knowledge in the business skills of marketing and management.

Goal for Science Emphasis:
 

Students should further develop an understanding of research methods and scientific literature.

• Objective Science: Students will demonstrate enriched knowledge of science as evidenced by a diversity of science-related courses.

Program Coordinator:

Dr.Mike Moyer, [email protected] or 610-396-6152

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