Upper Division Learning Objective 11

Examples of Assessing Student Achievement of Learning Objectives in the Major.

Each campus intends to develop its own assessment plan. We expect that each campus will enumerate the learning opportunities it provides for students to achieve the learning objectives. Each campus will also identify outcome(s) that reflect student achievement in a particular learning objective. We expect both the opportunities and outcomes to vary from campus to campus reflecting the unique programmatic directions of each campus.

To assist campuses in the task of developing an assessment plan, we offer three examples for each of the core learning objectives. Each example includes: (1) statements of specific instructional learning outcomes that reflect a competency inherent in the learning objective and (2) the achieved results of the outcome (indicators) that can be submitted to document objective attainment.

As campuses develop assessment plans, additional examples may be added to provide guidance to others. It is not intended that any or all of these sample outcomes and indicators need to be demonstrated by any particular student. Each campus profile of outcomes and indicators will be unique, as will that of each student.

All students completing the upper division Kinesiology degree program should:

be able to use and apply measurement instruments and principles for qualitative and quantitative assessment of human performance.

	Sample Outcomes	Sample Indicators
1	Demonstrate ability to organize, analyze, present, and interpret assessment data.	Using a computer spread sheet, enter set of data (such as fitness scores of boys and girls), compute descriptive statistics, construct a bar graph showing gender and age group differences, and submit report which includes statistical tables, graphs, and a written summary of results.
2	Demonstrate ability to select and administer appropriate assessment instruments (i.e., test that are reliable, valid, age/gender appropriate, etc.).	Working in small groups, students select, plan, and administer a test; submit a report describing test purpose, procedures, and results; and submit video record of testing procedures.
3	Apply principles of test construction to the development of a qualitative assessment tool.	Construct and submit a rating scale for analyzing movement pattern; include documentation supporting its reliability, validity, and objectivity.