2006-2007
PHYSICAL EDUCATION K-12 (BS)
Methods of Assessment and Criteria for Success
Intended Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in written
and oral communication skills by synthesizing and
summarizing health, physical activity and sports
information disseminated to students.
Direct Measures
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Establish positive interaction in the learning
environment that uses incentives and
consequences for students to promote
excellence in health and activity
participation
Establish positive interactions between
teacher and student in all areas of
instruction
Communicate (verbal & nonverbal)
participation procedures effectively with all
students, including those with disabilities
and those of varying cultural and linguistic
backgrounds.
Communicate with colleagues, school and
community specialists, administrators, and
families consistently and appropriately
regarding health and physical activity
issues.
90% of students will receive a passing score
on the Pre Admission to Teacher Education
Oral Interview and written Essay
All students will receive a rating of at least 3
out of 4 on the communication artifacts of
the E-Portfolio.
90% of students will receive a mean score
of 70% or greater on assignments related
to communication in PET 3463; PET 2320;
PET 4401; PET 4640; PET 4946; PEN 2101;
DAA 3301 and HSC 1100 based on
established rubric.
Indirect Measures
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90 % of students responding to exit interview
conducted by Office of Student Teaching, will
indicate that they are satisfied with the
curriculum and their ability to communicate with
children kindergarten through twelfth grade,
their families, and other stakeholders.
85% of responses on the communication skills
preparedness question on the Employers’
Satisfaction Survey will be favorable toward
student graduates.
90% of students will receive positive comments
on the Directing Teacher Candidate Summative
Evaluation Form regarding their ability to
communicate.
90% of students will receive satisfactory rating
on the Communications component of the Field
Experience Supervisor’s Form.
Graduating students will demonstrate effective
communication skills during interaction and
interview meetings at the Career Fair with
perspective employers.
2. Graduates will have an understanding of the subjects
they teach and be able to apply subject-specific
theories, paradigms, concepts, practices, and
principles of health and physical activity to authentic
instructional settings.
Communicate accurate knowledge of health
and physical activity subject matter in a
comprehensible manner using language and
style appropriate to the learner.
 Use subject matter knowledge in health and
physical activity to interrelate topics from a
variety of perspectives, interests, and points
of view.
 Demonstrate a breadth of subject matter
that enables graduates to collaborate with
colleagues from other subject fields in the
integration of instruction.
Use references, materials, and technologies of the
subject field in a manner appropriate to the growth
and developmental stage of the learner.
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3. Graduates will demonstrate appropriate use of
strategies and techniques related to comprehending,
synthesizing, summarizing, analyzing, and evaluating
the thinking capabilities of students relative to health
and physical activity.
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90% of students responding to exit interview
conducted by Office of Student Teaching, will
indicate that they are satisfied with the
curriculum and their knowledge of subject
content.
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80% of responses from the knowledge of
subject content preparedness question on the
Employers’ Satisfaction Survey will be favorable.
 90% of students will receive positive comments
on the Directing Teacher Candidate Summative
Evaluation Form regarding their knowledge of
subject content.
90% of students will receive satisfactory rating on the
Subject Area component of the Field Experience
Supervisor’s Form
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All students will receive a rating of 3 out of
4 on the Subject Area Section of the EPortfolio.
90% of students will receive a 70% or
higher on midterm and final exams in PET
3463; PET 2320; PET 4401; PET 4640; PET
4946; PEN 2101; DAA 3301 and HSC 1100
based on established rubric (See Appendix
A)
90% of students will pass the FTCE Subject
Area Examination prior to graduation
Analyze student performance to identify
associated higher-order thinking skills, and
design learning strategies to evoke higherorder skills.
Choose varied teaching strategies,
materials, and technologies to expand
students’ thinking abilities.
Assist students in selecting projects and
assignments that involve the need to gather
information and solve problems.
Pose problems, dilemmas, and questions in
lessons that involve value knowledge and
that require evaluative thinking.
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90% of students will receive a rating of at
least 3 out of 4 on the Critical Thinking
Section of the E-Portfolio.
90% of students will receive a 70% or
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90% of students responding to the exit
interview conducted by Office of Student
Teaching will indicate that they are satisfied
with the curriculum and their ability to use and
elicit critical thinking skills with children
kindergarten through twelfth grade, their
families, and other stakeholders.
80% of responses from the critical thinking
preparedness question on the Employers’
Satisfaction Survey will be favorable.
90% of students will receive positive comments
on the Directing Teacher Candidate Summative
Evaluation Form regarding their critical thinking
skills.
90% of students will receive satisfactory rating
on the Critical Thinking skills component of the
Field Experience Supervisor’s Form
higher on assignments, midterm and final
exams relating to critical thinking in PET
3463; PET 2320; PET 4401; PET 4640; PET
4946; PEN 2101; DAA 3301 and HSC 1100
based on established rubric (See Appendix
A) – HPER PROGRAM LEVEL ASSESSMENT
SUMMARY DATA
4. Graduates will demonstrate scholarship competency
(memberships and affiliations, research, publication,
resume writing, interviewing, presentations,
workshops, seminars, etc.) by engaging in scholarly
and creative activities and becoming professionally
affiliated with physical education and related
professions.
Demonstrate involvement in scholarly
activities
 Demonstrate involvement & affiliation in
professional associations
 Engage in research activities that may lead
to presentations &/or publications
 Engage in resume writing
 Join professional associations and
organizations
Attend professional conferences, seminars,
workshops, etc.
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5. Graduates will demonstrate competency in providing
service (local, state, regional, national, international)
by working collaboratively with various stakeholders
in designing, planning, conducting, and reporting
activities related to health, fitness, and physical
education related issues.
90% of students completing an internship will
engage in an interview at the fall Teacher’s
Recruitment Fair
1 or more students will seek election or appointment to
FAHPERDS Board and/or other professional boards
10 or more students will attend the
FAHPERDS Conference in October 2006
1 or more students will engage in
presentations at the state level
Students will engage in at least 1 simulated
interview during the fall student teaching
experience? ASK JOE
1 or more students will submit a paper for
publication in a professional journal at the
state level
Students completing an internship will
prepare a resume prior to attending and
distribute resume at FAHPERD Conference
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Demonstrate involvement in
community/public service at local, state,
regional and/or national levels
Work collaboratively with stakeholders in designing,
planning, conducting and/or reporting on activities
related to health related fitness and physical
education issues
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90% of students will engage in 5 or more
hours of service activities during the Fall
Semester in select courses: PET2622;
PET4601; etc.
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90% of students engaged in service activities
will receive letters of appreciation from
organization benefiting from service