Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Department of Kinesiologye
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Learning Outcomes Assessment Web Page


Kinesiology Learning Outcomes

1. Citizenship.

demonstrates personal, professional and world citizenship by fostering  relationships, embracing leadership, accepting social responsibility, seeking and completing opportunities to improve the quality of life for others.

 

2. Communication.

uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and engagement in physical activity and health related settings.

 

3. Diversity.

understands how individuals differ in their approaches to initiating and maintaining a physically active, healthy lifestyle, and creates appropriate environments for diverse participants.

 

4. Lifelong learning.

is a reflective professional who uses value and ethic based decision making, evaluates the effects of his/her actions on others and seeks opportunities to grow professionally.

 

5. Technology.

understands and uses a variety of technology applications to improve the effectiveness of personal understanding, scholarly pursuits and professional performance.

 

6. Content knowledge.

understands physical activity and health history, content, disciplinary concepts, and tools of inquiry which comprise scientific literacy from the personal, scholarly and professional perspectives.

 

7. Discovery and critical thinking.

uses accepted techniques of discovery and applies critical thinking within and outside of the discipline area to solve problems and to conduct scholarly inquiry

 

8. Numeracy.

understands and uses qualitative and quantitative analysis through formal and informal assessment strategies to foster physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being.