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Student Learning Outcomes

Bachelor's Degree Student Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the content, principles, and ideas contained in core classes common to the Exercise Science, Health Science, and Sports Management & Coaching majors.

Praxis

Students will demonstrate data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and practical application skills as they relate to the fields of Exercise Science, Health Science, and Sports Management & Coaching.

Communication

Students will demonstrate oral communication skills through participating in debates, discussions, and presentations of projects and research, both individually and in group formats.

Critical Thinking

tudents will demonstrate the critical thinking skills of problem solving, open-mindedness, and analytical reasoning through participation in discussions, laboratory analysis, and research analysis and critique.

Professionalism and Citizenship

Students will demonstrate professional behavior and citizenship by demonstrating regular class attendance, conducting and presenting original and summary research, and regularly attending departmental colloquia on various topics related to the Exercise Science, Health Science, and Sports Management & Coaching related fields.


Associate's Degree Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of the concepts of wellness and nutrition. 

  2. Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of therapeutic modalities. 

  3. Students will demonstrate foundational knowledge of biomechanical principles. 

Map:

  • Allied Health A.S.: SLO 1 and 2 

  • Pre-Dental Hygiene A.S.: SLO 1 

  • Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics A.S.: SLO 2 

  • Pre-Physical Therapy A.S.: SLO 3