Kinesiology and Physical Education, Ph.D. Student Learning Outcomes

College	Education
Major	Kinesiology and Physical Education
Degree	Ph.D.
Date Revised	September 2019

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

Develop advanced and comprehensive knowledge of an area of specialization in kinesiology and physical education (e.g., athletic training, exercise physiology, pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, sport management).
Demonstrate the ability to design, conduct, and analyze original scholarship that makes a substantial contribution to an area of specialization, including completion of a dissertation.
Identify and develop best practices for effective teaching at the college level.
Develop and demonstrate effectiveness and advanced pedagogy for successful teaching at the college level.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of norms and expectations of service and collegiality in a university setting to improve future successes in academia.
Demonstrate professional integrity and collegiality in the roles of educator, researcher, and departmental citizen.

Teaching Portfolio (3-4)
Candidacy Exam (1, 3-6)
Dissertation (1-2)
Dean’s Designee Report (1-2)
Exit Interviews(1-6)
Alumni Survey (1-6)

AAE updated November 2020

Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation
Swen Parson 316
aae@niu.edu