Exercise Science Student Learning Outcomes (Objectives)
1. Students will demonstrate cognitive and psychomotor competence in the assessment of structure and
function of the body including typical, anomalous and pathological states
2. Students will write technically in the context of review and synthesis of professional literature
3. Students communicate orally with a target audience in topics of medicine and exercise science
4. Students will conceptualize, exhibit and teach from art they create reflecting the structure and
function of the human body &/or the implements manipulated by or acting upon the body.
5. Students will promote well being of clients and community members
6. Students and Alumni will articulate their post graduate educational and career callings in light of their
life purposes
7. Students and alumni will report ethical treatment of others as per the example of Jesus Christ.
Measures of Learning Outcomes
Direct Measures:
1. Percentage of students who score 80% on the Grand Functional Anatomy Assessment in KPE325
2. Percentage of students who score 80% on the Case Report of Multisystem Disease in ATR 385
3. Percentage of students who score 80% on the Integration of Physical and Motor Fitness art project
4. Results of evaluation of Clinical Mentor in KPE488
5. Results of the “I can teach anyone to ______________” project in KPE327.
6. Results of Public Health presentation on Breast and Testicular cancer to peer or community group
7. Results of writing and speaking assignments across the curriculum:
 Article Critiques in KPE 101, ATR 280, KPE 325, KPE 327, KPE 440
 Review of Literature in KPE 101 and KPE440
 Oral Presentation in ATR 385 and KPE 440
 Original Research Proposal in KPE 440
Indirect Measures:
8. Percentage of students who participate in the formal graduate school interview and preparation program
9. Percentage of students who apply to graduate programs within 5 years of completing PLNU degree
10. Results of Alumni Survey on Preparedness for Graduate School
11. Results of the Life Purpose Project