Wellness and Sport Science

UNIT MISSION/GOAL(S)

Coaching licensure is offered for those individuals who hold or will receive a Minnesota teaching license. Intercollegiate athletics, lifetime physical activity courses and courses addressing various wellness issues are offered for those students who desire to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Unit Mission/goal(s) and the Institutional Mission Relation

Coaching licensure prepares students in the Division of Education for licensure as public school athletic coaches. Courses in Wellness and Sport Science allow student improve their personal fitness and well-being.

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES, EXPECTED OUTCOMES, ASSESSMENT METHODS & TOOLS, TIMELINE

Learning Objective 1

To complete courses required by the State Department of Education for coaching licensure.
Coaching Practicum

Expected Outcome 1

To receive coaching licensure to coach in public school athletic programs.
To receive a satisfactory evaluation by K-12 supervising coach.

Method(s), Measure(s), and Instrument(s) for Expected Outcome 1

Testing and judgement of participation in couses by faculty.
SupervisorÕs evaluations using report form.

Timeline for the Outcome 1

Starting Date for the Implementation: In Progress

Anticipated Date for the First Results: In Progress

Learning Objective 2

Improved personal fitness and well-being.

Expected Outcome 2

To gain knowledge and skill in various activities that improve fitness and well-being.

Method(s), Measure(s), and Instrument(s) for Expected Outcome 2

Pre and post Fitness & Wellness testing in some courses, and evaluation of skill improvement by faculty in others.

Timeline for the Outcome 2

Starting Date for the Implementation: In Progress

Anticipated Date for the First Results: In Progress

Learning Objective 3

WSS 3100- First Aid

Expected Outcome 3

Successful completion of this course earns American Red Cross certification.

Method(s), Measure(s), and Instrument(s) for Expected Outcome 3

Testing and performance evaluations based on American Red Cross guidelines for First Aid and swimming courses.

Timeline for the Outcome 3

Starting Date for the Implementation: In Progress

Anticipated Date for the First Results: In Progress