College of Health & Human Services Bachelor of Science in Sport & Fitness Management
Bachelor of Science Sport & Fitness Management Program Program Overview Recent Improvements Expected Outcomes and Results Plans for Further Improvement
Program Overview The University offers a Bachelor of Science in Sport & Fitness Management on the Troy Campus and through ecampus. The purpose of the SFM program is to provide students educational experiences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to the fields of sport/exercise, marketing, and management with business, management, and administrative skills from a sport/fitness perspective.
Recent Improvements Based on prior assessment activities, the SFM program has implemented several improvements, including revising questions on the capstone examination selected by faculty and revising internship materials required in the internship packet.
Expected Outcomes & Assessment Methods Expected Outcomes Course (1) Students will posses the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in sport and fitness management. SFM Capstone Examination selected by faculty (2) Students will develop skills in effectively communicating with client populations, understanding basic motivation behind human behavior, understanding of sport and fitness related service delivery systems, and developing strategies for intervention in human behavior problems. KHP 4490 Internship in SFM (3) Sport and fitness management graduates will work as a professional and/or gain admission into a graduate program. Graduating Senior Survey (4) Graduates will express satisfaction with their knowledge and skills to handle a management position in sports or fitness. Graduating Senior Survey
Curriculum Committee Members present: Dr. Fred Green, Associate Professor, Troy Campus Dr. Christina Martin, Assistant Professor, Troy Campus Dr. Michael Martinez, Assistant Professor, Columbus/Ft. Benning/eCampus Dr. Robert Mathner, Assistant Professor, Troy Campus Dr. Lou Tomasi, Assistant Professor, Columbus/Ft. Benning/eCampus Meeting dates include: January 2010, February 2010 New capstone course KHP 4443 will be used to derive new PLOs and SLOs. The course will include portfolios and mock interviews in which students must pass in order to intern. New course (KHP 4499) Seminar in Sport will be used as a course which prepares students for jobs in sport and fitness management. Assessments will be used to collect data for PLOs and SLOs. Undergraduate and Graduate curriculums are seeking COSMA accreditation. Capstone examination is under review to be revised to meet current course objectives.
Program Level Expected Outcomes (including student learning outcomes) 2006, 2007, 2008-2009 Ten (10) students will complete the B.S. in Sport & Fitness Management degree each year. The department has exceeded this number for the past 3 years at the Troy Campus. More students are expected to graduate ecampus in the next 3 years. 2006: 19 students 2007: 24 students 2008: 33 students ecampus 2006: 3 students 2007: 1 student 2008: 5 students 70% of students will score 60% or higher on the capstone examination selected by faculty. 2006: 83% (10 of 12) students scored 60% or higher 2007: 60% (6 of 12) students scored 60% or higher 2008: 79% (15 of 19) students scored 60% or higher ecampus 2006: 78% (7 of 9) students scored 60% or higher 2007: 100% (9 of 9) students scored 60% or higher 2008: 100% (7 of 7) students scored 60% or higher
Program Level Expected Outcomes (continued), 2006, 2007, 2008-2009 80% of students will successfully complete internship. 2006: 92% of students successfully completed internship 2007: 100% of students successfully completed internship 2008: 95% of students successfully completed internship ecampus 2006: 100% of students successfully completed internship 2007: 100% of students successfully completed internship 2008: 100% of students successfully completed internship 80% of graduates will find employment in an area of sport and fitness management and/or be accepted to a graduate program within one year of graduation. 2006: 80% of graduates found employment and/or were accepted into graduate school 2007: 100% of graduates found employment and/or were accepted into graduate school 2008: 100% of graduates found employment and/or were accepted into graduate school ecampus: No data was recorded for ecampus as there was confusion on survey distribution.
Program Level Expected Outcomes (including student learning outcomes) 2009-2010 Ten (10) students will complete the B.S. in Sport & Fitness Management degree each year. Fall 2009: 13 Spring 2010: No data reported yet ecampus Fall 2009: 5 Spring 2010: No data reported yet 70% of students will score 60% or higher on the capstone examination selected by faculty. Fall 2009: 67% (10 out of 15) scored 60% or higher on the capstone examination Spring 2010: 75% (18 out of 24) scored 60% or higher on the capstone examination ecampus Fall 2009: 100% (5 out of 5) scored 60% or higher on the capstone examination Spring 2010: 100% (9 out of 9) scored 60% or higher on the capstone examination
Program Level Expected Outcomes (continued), 2009-2010 80% of students will successfully complete internship. Fall 2009: 100% (15 out of 15) students successfully completed internship Spring 2010: 100% (22 out of 22) students successfully completed internship ecampus Fall 2009: 100% (5 out of 5) students successfully completed internship Spring 2010: 100% (9 out of 9) students successfully completed internship 80% of graduates will find employment in an area of sport and fitness management and/or be accepted to a graduate program within one year of graduation. Fall 2009: No data reported at this time. Spring 2010: 1 graduate student accepted into doctoral program ecampus: No data recorded
Classroom to Online Version Comparison Assessment data for KHP 4490 Internship is formulated from the internship packet which is the same. The packet may be found at the following web address: http://troy.troy.edu/healthandhumanservices/khp/index.html A copy of the capstone exit exam may be found on file in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion. All syllabi kept on file in Dept. of KHP. All syllabi are equivalent with similar or same course objectives and requirements.
Plans for Further Improvement, 2009-2010 The department will increase data recorded from graduating students. The department will continue to monitor student progress on the capstone examination selected by faculty. The department will monitor and evaluate internship requirements and make necessary revisions. The department will collect and report data for each campus.
Plans for Further Improvement, 2010-2011 The department will increase passing score required on capstone examination. The department will continue to monitor student progress on the capstone examination selected by faculty. The department will monitor and evaluate internship requirements and make necessary revisions. The department revise PLOs and SLOs according to accreditation standards fall 2010. The department will implement QEP reading initiative fall 2010.