Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education
3-Year Assessment Plan (2013-2016) Student Learning Outcomes: Undergraduate
Majors
Athletic Training Major
1) Student will be able to employ injury evaluation and management techniques. (PES 411,
PEP 412, PEP 413)
2) Student will be able to employ strengthening, conditioning and rehabilitation techniques in
athletic training. (PEP 358, PEP 362)
3) Student will demonstrate the ability to define the basic elements of anatomy & physiology.
(PEP 412, PEP 413)
4) Student will demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts of injury etiology and pathology to
specific injuries. (PES 385, PEP 412, PEP 413)
5) Student will demonstrate the ability to analyze rehabilitation and conditioning techniques.
(PEP 358, PEP 362)
6) Student will demonstrate the ability to describe the basic administrative concepts in Athletic
Training. (PEP 359, PEP 475)
7) Student will demonstrate the ability to apply injury prevention strategies and techniques.
(PES 358, PES 411)
8) Student will perform each of the Clinical Proficiencies in athletic training. (PEP 473, PEP
474, PEP 475)
9) Student will be able to apply administrative concepts and practices to their clinical
experience and clinical proficiencies. (PEP 474, PEP 475)
10) Student will successfully complete the BOC, Inc. certification exam. (PEP 475)
Exercise Science Major
1) The student will be able to describe the core principles of exercise physiology and related
exercise science for the general population. (PES 325, PES 335, PES 410, PES 413, PES
420)
2) The student will be able to independently evaluate the five components of fitness of a client
and then design an appropriate, safe, and effective training program to meet the client’s
needs. (PES 410, PES 417, PEP 305, PEP 455)
3) The student will identify the principles of clinical exercise physiology, as well as describe the
pathophysiology of disease and their associated risk factors. (PEP 361, PEP 410)
4) The student will describe the principles of nutrition and physical activity behavior change in
order to promote healthful living. (PES 415, PES 417, PEP 455)
5) The student will identify and explain the issues of safety, injury prevention, emergency
procedures and program administration related to exercise program development and
implementation. (PES 385, PEP 305, PEP 455)
6) The student will apply the principles of exercise science in a practical learning environment.
(PES 325, PES 416, PES 420, PEP 458)
7) The student will describe the ethical demands/challenges of the exercise science related
professions and the human/social context in which graduates will work. (PES 415, PES 460)
8) As a result of preparation by our curriculum, students will be prepared for, and participate
in, a national credentialing exam (i.e. ACSM HFS, NSCA CSCS, etc). (National Exam)
9) Our undergraduates will complete their B.S. degree in Exercise Science and will be employed
and/or accepted to graduate school within a year of graduation. (N/A)
Kinesiology Major
1) Students will be able to explain physiological, kinesiological, and biomechanical principles
related to physical activity. (PES 326, PES 335)
2) Students will be able to evaluate the socio-cultural and historical context of physical activity.
(PES 305, PES 441)
3) Students will be able to explain psychological and motor behavior principles related to
physical activity. (PES 430, PES 439)
4) Students will be able to explain physical activity’s importance for health, wellness, and quality
of life. (PES 305, PES 430)
5) Students will be able to analyze philosophic issues and arguments related to physical activity.
(PES 305, PES 460)
6) Students will be able to exhibit the skills required for proficient performance in physical
activity. (PES 315, Advanced Performance Classes)
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Major
1) Teacher education candidates will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning
experiences aligned with state and national standards in order to address the diverse needs of
all students. (PEP 444, PEP 476)
2) Teacher education candidates will be able to use effective organizational, communication
and pedagogical skills and strategies to enhance student participation. (PEP 487, PEP 488)
3) Teacher education candidates will be able to utilize assessments and reflection to foster
student learning and inform instructional decisions. (PEP 476)
4) Teacher education candidates will have the knowledge and skill necessary to demonstrate
competent movement performance across a number of sport skills. (PEP 444)
5) Teacher education candidates will have the knowledge and skill necessary to demonstrate
health enhancing fitness. (PEP 301)
6) Teacher education candidates will demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective
professionals. (PEP 487, PEP 488)
7) Teacher education candidates will know and apply discipline specific scientific concepts
critical to the development of physically educated individuals. (PEP 476)
Sport Management Major
1) The student will exhibit characteristics reflective of a competent sport management
professional. (PEP 468, Exit Interview)
2) The student will employ practical sport management skills at a real life sport organization
setting. (PEP 460, PEP 468)
3) The student will apply appropriate marketing related principles in sport management
settings. (PEP 355, PEP 360)
4) The student will exhibit management skills pertinent to sport organizations. (PEP 460, PEP
461)
5) The student will be able to explain the structure/function of sport organizations. (PEP 360,
PEP 460)