Athletic Training, M.S. Student Learning Outcomes

College Education
Major Athletic Training
Degree M.S.
Date Revised 2021-2022

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1. Students will demonstrate understanding and apply all necessary foundational knowledge to improve the health and well-being of the patients they serve. 

  • SLO 1.1: Demonstrate professional knowledge required of an entry-level Certified AthleticTrainer.
  • SLO 1.2: Demonstrate professional skills to appraise clinical situations and provide appropriate care to patients through simulations and real-life contexts necessary for an entry-level Certified Athletic Trainer

Goal 2. Students are committed to meeting the unique healthcare needs in an environment of inclusion, respect, equity, and appreciation of differences in diverse patient populations.

  • SLO 2.1: Provide patient-centered care to diversepopulations.
  • SLO 2.2: Demonstrate cultural competence and a global healthcareperspective.

Goal 3. Students will be proficient in evidence-based practice and interprofessional healthcare to parade high quality patient-centered outcomes.

  • SLO 3.1: Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice to provide care using current best practices.

Goal 4. Students will exhibit professional behaviors required for professional practice in athletic training across a variety of healthcare settings.

  • SLO 4.1: Exhibit professional behaviors necessary for athletic trainingprofessional practice.
  • SLO 4.2: Engage in professional life-long learning as to become an active participant in his/her professional progress.

Methods of Assessment

  • Board of Certification® (BOC) Exam Reports (1.1)
  • ATrack Standard Assessment (1.2)
  • Immersive Clinical Experience Evaluations (2.1, 2.2, 4.1)
  • Employer Satisfaction Survey (2.1, 2.2, 4.1)
  • Research Artifact Rubric (3.1)
  • Capstone Case Study Project Rubric (3.1)
  • Lifelong Learning ValueRubric (4.2)

Last Updated

AAE updated January 2023

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