Athletic Training Program Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s)
The following list of goals and specific student learning outcomes were developed to meet the
Mission of the Athletic Training Program and University wide student learning goals. Please
note that the goals and evaluative processes set below are based on flexible, on-going and
evidence-based processes that will change in accordance to the annual review and outcome
assessment procedures. Accordingly, the Athletic Training Program goals and measurement
practices will change and be enhanced through its multi-level annual review processes.
Goal 1: Students will obtain skills to critically analyze and synthesize their knowledge to ultimately
become a qualified entry-level Athletic Trainer.
Student Learning Outcomes: All students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors to:
1.1 Properly identify multiple injury and medical situations with the physically active
population.
1.2 Acquire the ability to transfer the knowledge learned in the classroom to each clinical
practice experience and become effective in the clinical decision making process.
1.3 Integrate all levels of clinical skills (both didactic and psychomotor) into their respective
areas of clinical practice.
1.4 Understand a variety of medical situations and when referral is needed.
Assessment/Benchmarks:
a. Sophomore and junior level students will attain a minimum of 80% or higher on their
end of the year comprehensive examinations.
b. Senior level students will achieve an 80% or higher passing rate on the National Board of
Certification (BOC) examination.
c. Individual academic course assignments (practical and written examinations, project
assignments, clinical skill performance assessments, case study assessments) where
students are expected to achieve a 70% or higher on each assignment.
d. All students will achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on their respective Clinical
Rotation evaluations.
e. All students will achieve a minimum of 80% or higher on their respective Clinical
Proficiency requirements by level in the program.
f. All students will complete the annual reflection and self-evaluation qualitative
instrument to assess individual student learning goals and their didactic learning
processes.
g. All students will complete the annual reflection and self-evaluation qualitative
instrument to assess each clinical rotation and which processes helped to enhance
clinically based learning skills.
h. All students will participate in an annual Exit interview process with the Athletic Training
Staff. The interview will serve to identify both strengths and areas of to help plan future
learning goals.
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Alumni Program Surveys will be distributed approximately 1-3 years post-graduation
(depending on employment and graduate school placement), to assess the preparation
levels of the athletic training student.
Alumni Employment Surveys will be distributed approximately 1 years post-graduation
to assess the employers view of how well prepared the athletic training student is in
their respective area of employment.
Goal 2: Students will develop competence and fully utilize the tenants of Evidence-based Practice into
both the clinical and academic settings of Athletic Training.
Student Learning Outcomes: All students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors to:
2.1 Students will effectively incorporate Evidence-Based Practice throughout all their clinical
experience settings to problem solve and deliver current practice in the treatment of
their patients.
2.2 Students will utilize the concepts of Evidence-Based Practice in their academic research
projects.
2.3 Students will learn how to utilize Evidence-Based Practice from a variety of sources.
Assessment/Benchmarks:
a. Senior Research Project
b. Clinical Proficiency Course presentations
c. Specific course projects
Goal 3: Students will develop life-long learning skills (Critical thinking, ability to reflect, ethical
practice) that include incorporating the “Foundational Behaviors of Professional Practice” into all
aspects of the learning process and also gaining an understanding that the athletic training and allied
health professions are always evolving.
Student Learning Outcomes: All students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors to:
3.1 Develop a value system based on the standard of expected practice in accordance to the
athletic training’s professional and ethical standards.
3.2 Display a high–level of care and responsibility to a diverse patient population.
3.3 Develop a high standard of ethical practice with complete understanding of the legal
and regulatory practice requirements.
Assessment/Benchmarks:
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Clinical rotation evaluations
Exit interviews
Course projects
Self-directed learning readiness scale
Reflective assignment at the end of the Clinical Proficiency courses.
Goal 4: Athletic Training majors will participate in a minimum of the three of the five “Cardinal
Experiences.”
Student Learning Outcomes: All students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors to:
4.1 Participate in community-service activities that benefit the society as a whole.
4.2 Assemble a senior level professional quality research project.
4.3 Participation in a Leadership based activity
Assessment/Benchmarks:
a. Attainment of three of the five CARDS (Experiential transcript)
b. Presentation grading rubric
c. Honors and/or Distinction successful defense and/or Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association
research acceptance.
d. Exit Interviews
e. Annual Portfolio reflections
Goal 5: Students will develop broad-based communication and written skills appropriate to meet both
the Athletic Training professional standards as well as the University’s and Department’s goals to
develop a well-rounded liberally educated and quality entry-level professional.
Student Learning Outcomes: All students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors to:
5.1 Use interpersonal and effective communication skills that result in understandable
information exchange with all aspects of the health-care process including but not limited to
the patient, physicians, coaches, parents, etc.
5.2 Develop and deliver a professional senior research presentation.
5.3 Effectively design and present evidence-based case studies in accordance to the student’s
respective level in the Athletic Training Program.
Assessment/Benchmarks:
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c.
d.
Clinical Proficiency Course presentations
ATHT 4100 presentation – grading rubric
Clinical interactions with patients and Certified Athletic Trainer’s
Clinical evaluations
Goal 6: Students will gain an understanding and actively participate in activities that will contribute to
the professional health and growth of the Athletic Training Profession.
Student Learning Outcomes: All students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors to:
6.1 Participate in professional development opportunities
6.2 Effectively design and present evidence-based case studies in accordance to the student’s
respective level in the Athletic Training Program.
Assessment/Benchmarks:
a. Professional development participation (e-portfolio.)
b. Case study presentations in ATHT 2500, 2550, 3500, 3550, 4500, 4550 via grading rubric
with a goal of 80% or higher.