The following Outcomes were assessed in Autumn, 2001 and Spring, 2002. They will be assessed again in the Spring of 2003. The result of this Assessment has been circulated among the Human Performance Management Faculty and will be discussed at a Departmental Meeting in the Autumn 2002 semester.

Desired Outcome #1: The Human Performance Management major will be able to incorporate essential competencies and skills relative to the respective content areas in developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating wellness programs.

1. Standardized cognitive exams and skill-oriented assignments will be used.
2. Skill based course assignments are required in the professional preparation courses.
3. Internships are required and performance evaluations are submitted by supervisors.

Myron W. Davis, P.E.D., Molly M. Smith, Ph.D., and Gary D. Willden, Ed.D.

Results:

• Faculty identified courses in which "Core Knowledge and Skills" are a major course emphasis. Standardized cognitive exams related to respective content areas were administered and evaluated in all courses which have a major emphasis in "essential cognitive background".
  
  
• A summary of Internship Performance Evaluations (1999 - 2002) related to the incorporation of essential competencies follows:

• Graduating majors’ competency self-evaluation of "Core Knowledge and Skills" mean = 3.58/5.0 (n = 25) in 2001-2002 AY.
  

Desired Outcome #2: The Human Performance Management major will be able to serve as a resource person, consultant, and advocate in addressing wellness problems and related needs.

1. Students routinely complete assignments related to reviews of literature and finding community health related resources using the library and internet.
2. Demonstrated ability to locate and utilize resources and act as an advocate during INTERNSHIPS.

Who Did the Assessment:

Myron W. Davis, P.E.D. and Molly M. Smith, Ph. D.

Results:

• Students demonstrated utilization of current technology in retrieving and presenting wellness-related information in their senior Portfolios required in Senior Seminar. All student internships require demonstration and documentation of "site specific" wellness problems being addressed.
  
  
• A summary of Internship Performance Evaluations (1999 - 2002) related to serving as a resource person, consultant, and advocate in addressing wellness problems follows:

• Graduating majors’ competency self-evaluation of "Communication, Resources, and Technology" mean = 3.83/5.0 (n = 25) in 2001-02 AY.
  

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Desired Outcome #3: The Human Performance Management major will be able to coordinate services, manage people, and administer programs within a wellness environment for diverse populations.

1. Analysis of skills and competencies as judged by internship supervisors using standardized instrument.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate health and health education needs, concerns resources during INTERNSHIP.

Who Did the Assessment:

Myron W. Davis, P.E.D. and Molly M. Smith, Ph.D.

Results:

• A summary of Internship Performance Evaluations (1999 - 2002) related to coordinating services, managing people, and administer programs within a wellness environment for diverse populations follows:

• Graduating majors’ competency self-evaluation of "Administration and Management" mean = 2.84/5.0 (n = 25) in 2001-02 AY. This outcome received the lowest competency score.
  

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Desired Outcome #4: The Human Performance Management major will be able to evaluate individual, group, and program performance needs. He/ she must interpret results, make decisions regarding the findings, and make appropriate recommendations and changes.

1. Students complete six hours in statistics and evaluation courses including PE 4600: Measurement for Evaluation and Research (3). The course has numerous computer and practical application assignments as well as an evaluation project/paper (placed in Portfolio).
2. Students develop evaluation plan and instruments in Health 4150: Planning and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs (4) as part of program plan, placed in PORTFOLIO.
3. Demonstrated ability to evaluate a program plan during INTERNSHIP.

Who Did the Assessment:

Gordon James, Ph. D., Myron Davis, P.E.D., and Molly Smith, Ph. D.

• Students taking Health 4150 completed a program plan incorporating an evaluation component which was displayed in their Portfolios. This plan is always an experimental design with associated statistical procedures.
  
  
• A summary of student evaluation competency (Lifestyle Management majors) as demonstrated in PE 4600 (3) Measurement for Evaluation and Research (2000 - 2002) follows:

• A summary of Internship Performance Evaluations (1999 - 2002) related to evaluating individual, group, and program performance needs:

• Graduating majors’ competency self-evaluation of "Measurement, Assessment, and Evaluation" mean = 3.9/5.0 (n = 25) in 2001-02 AY. This outcome received the highest competency score.
  

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Desired Outcome #5: The Human Performance Management major will be able to develop, design, and market effective wellness programs.

1. Program Assessment Assignment (Health 4150) placed in PORTFOLIO.
2. Program Plan Assignment (Health 4150) placed in PORTFOLIO.
3. Demonstrated ability to participate in needs assessment and program planning in INTERNSHIP.

Who Did the Assessment:

Gordon James, Ph.D. and Myron W. Davis, P.E.D.

• All Lifestyle Management majors completed a program plan in Health 4150 course. The plan, including a marketing approach to be used for the plan, was displayed in the student’s Portfolio.
  
  
• A summary of Internship Performance Evaluations (1999 - 2002) related to developing, designing, and marketing effective wellness programs follows:

• Graduating majors’ competency self-evaluation of "Program Planning, Design, and Marketing" mean = 3.61/5.0 (n = 25) in 2001-02 AY.
  

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Desired Outcome #6: The Human Performance Management major will be able to implement wellness programs for diverse populations utilizing proper teaching and facilitator methodology.

1. Development of unit plans (Health 3200 and PE 3270) placed in PORTFOLIO.
2. Development of lesson plans and teaching presentations (Health 3200, PE 2300, and PE 3280), some videotaped.
3. Develop Public Service Announcements, e.g. newsletters, brochures, and websites, which are placed in PORTFOLIO.
4. Demonstrated ability to implement a program plan during INTERNSHIP.

Who Did the Assessment:

Kim Hyatt, M.S., Myron Davis, P.E.D., and Molly Smith, Ph.D.

• All students in Health 3200: Methods of Health Education completed lesson/unit plans, public service announcements and presented both micro and macro presentations for various health, fitness, or recreation topics as approved by the professor. All students in PE 3280: Teaching and Coaching Neuromuscular Conditioning completed both a year-round program for any sport/activity that included all aspects of training during each of the conditioning phases.
  
  
• All students in PE 3280: Teaching and Coaching Neuromuscular Conditioning and PE 2300: Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription taught a lesson in Olympic lifting or fitness activity which was evaluated and displayed in their Portfolios.
  
  
• A summary of Internship Performance Evaluations (1999 - 2002) related to implementing wellness programs for diverse populations utilizing proper teaching and facilitating methodology follows:

• Graduating majors’ competency self-evaluation of "Program Implementation and Teaching Methodology" mean = 3.77/5.0 (n = 25) in 2001-02 AY.
  

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Desired Outcome #7: The Human Performance Management Major will serve professional organizations and obtain practical experiences within the community.

1. Completion of 360 hours in INTERNSHIP which may include a combination of experiences in health/ fitness/ recreation agencies. The usual sequence of internships in the major follows: a 60-hour internship on campus; a 60-hour observational internship off campus; and an extensive internship of 240 to 360 off campus.
2. Successfully complete a 1-hour SENIOR PROJECT which may be of their own creation but relate to their academic interest.
3. Defend professional role, articulate professional philosophy, and develop a professional PORTFOLIO.

Who Did the Assessment:

Myron W. Davis, P.E.D. and Molly M. Smith, Ph.D.

Results:

• All students completed 360 or more hours of Internship in a health/ fitness/ recreation agency approved and evaluated by the professor. All students articulated a professional mission and philosophy based on personally identified values and principles, and submitted comprehensive Portfolios.
  
  
• A summary of Internship Performance Evaluations (1999 - 2002) related to professional service and the quality of service provided follows:

• Graduating majors’ competency self-evaluation of "Professional Development and Practical Experience" mean = 3.75 (n = 25) on a 5.0 scale in 2001-02 AY.