Student Learning Outcome 1: Knowledge & Skills : Apply knowledge of exercise science including kinesiology, functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, program administration, psychology, and injury prevention in the health/fitness setting.
How Assessed:
Method A (Indirect+): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing:
- Measure 1: NSCA2 Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Competencies; “Scientific Foundations” section
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
- Measure 2: ACSM/NPAS3 Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (PAPHS) Competencies; Area 6 “Exercise Science in Public Health Setting”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS courses which have a major emphasis in “Foundational Core Knowledge and Skills”
- Measure 3: Structural Kinesiology (ESS 3450)
- 80 % of students receive the total lab score higher than 80%
- Measure 4: Biomechanics (ESS 3500)
- 80% of students successfully scores 80% or better on questions in final exam aligned with this SLO
- Measure 5: Exercise Physiology (ESS 3510)
- 80% of students successfully completes the course (C or better)
Student Learning Outcome 2: Health & Fitness Assessment: Perform preparticipation health screenings and fitness assessments.
How Assessed:
Method A (Indirect+): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing:
- Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section I “Heath & Fitness Assessment”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
- Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- IV- Testing & Evaluation” section
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS courses which have a major emphasis in “Preparticipation Health Screenings and Fitness Assessments”
- Health/Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription (ESS 2300)
- Measure 3: 80% of students score 80% or higher on Complete Fitness Assessment (or Personal Fitness Assessment during COVID restrictions) Assignment
- Measure 4: 80% of students core 80% or higher on the 17 question Health Appraisal Quiz
- Measure 5: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Practical Skills Final Exam (Written exam during COVID restrictions)
- Measurement and Statistics in Exercise Science (ESS 3600)
- Measure 6: 80% of students score 80% or better on Research Replication Study Project.
- Measure 7: 80% of students score C or better in the course
- Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
- Measure 8: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the 10 question Health Screening and Pre-Exercise Evaluation Quiz
- Measure 9: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Individualized Exercise Program Project
Student Learning Outcome 3: Exercise Prescription: Interpret assessment results and develop exercise prescription.
How Assessed:
Method A (Indirect+): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing:
- Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section II “Exercise Prescription & Implementation”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
- Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- II – “Program Design” section
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS courses which have a major emphasis in “Interpretation of Assessments and Development of Exercise Prescription”
- Health/Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription (ESS 2300)
- Measure 3: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the VO2 and Heart Rate Reserve Assignment
- Measure 4: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Exercise Program and Prescription Project
- Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
- Measure 5: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the 10 question Exercise Prescription Quiz
- Measure 6: 80% of students score 80% of higher on the Individualize Exercise Program Project
Student Learning Outcome 4: Physical Activity for Functional Capacity: Incorporate suitable physical activities to improve functional capacity.
How Assessed:
Method A (Indirect+): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing:
- Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section II “Exercise Prescription & Implementation”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
- Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- II – Program Design” section
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have a major emphasis in “Incorporation of Physical Activity of for Functional Improvement”
- Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
- Measure 3: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Individualized Exercise Program Project
- Measure 4: 80% of students score 80% or higher on Oral presentation on Clinical Disease & Exercise
Student Learning Outcome 5: Exercise Counseling & Behavioral Strategies: Apply appropriate behavioral change techniques to effectively educate and counsel lifestyle modification.
How Assessed:
Method A (Indirect+): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing:
- Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section III “Exercise Counseling & Behavior Modification”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
- Measure 2: ACSM/NAPS3 PAPHS Competencies; Area 3 – “Planning & Evaluating”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have an emphasis in “Behavioral Change and Lifestyle Modification”
- Measure 3: Health/Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription (ESS 2300)
- 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Exercise Prescription and Program Assignment
- Measure 4: Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
- 80% of students score 80% or higher
Student Learning Outcome 6: Risk Management & Injury Prevention: Create and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility, department or organization to reduce member, employee and business risk. OR Create an effective injury prevention program and ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.
How Assessed:
Method A (Indirect+): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing:
- Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section IV “Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
- Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- III – Organization and Administration” section
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have an emphasis in “Risk Management and Emergency Procedure”
- Measure 3: Emergency Response (AT 2300)
- 80% of students successfully complete the course (C or better)
Student Learning Outcome 7: Fitness Management: Perform duties related to fitness management, administration, and program supervision.
How Assessed:
Method A (indirect+): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing:
- Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section IV “Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities”
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
- Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- III – Organization and Administration” section
- 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have an emphasis in “Management, Administration, and Supervision”
- Measure 3: Corporative Work Experience (ESS 4890)
- 80% or more students successfully complete the course with a B- (80%) or better grade
1 ACSM CEP – American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
2 NSCA CSCS – National Strength & Conditioning Association, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
3 ACSM/NAPS PAPHS- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)/National Physical Activity Society Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
+ All Indirect measures obtained from ESS 4990 (Senior Seminar) were implemented starting in the Fall 2019, and the results from 2018-2019 academic year are not available.
