Demonstrate general understanding of material properties of muscles, bone, ligaments, and tendons (human movement system).
Demonstrate understanding of the human body systems’ acute responses and chronic adaptations to physical activity.
Assess muscular strength, power, endurance, aerobic capacity and body composition through appropriate laboratory and field based testing.
Demonstrate ability to design and apply exercise prescription for health and performance.
Demonstrate an understanding of the acquisition and performance of human motor skills.
Demonstrate ability to perform kinematic and kinetic analysis of human movement.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Demonstrate a general understanding of the bodily movements that contribute to human fitness, holistic wellness and health. (exercise science)
Demonstrate a general understanding of the mechanical principles that govern human movement. (biomechanics)
Demonstrate a general knowledge of the theoretical basis of Kinesiology and how it articulates with the various allied health related fields. (pre-allied health)
Demonstrate a general understanding of the prevention and care of injuries to athletes and the physically active. (pre-athletic training)
K-12 Physical Education BS
Understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
Uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
Works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
Understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making.
Plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
Kinesiology MS
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, critically analyze and synthesize discipline-specific knowledge.
Students will effectively communicate discipline-specific knowledge in written and oral forms.
Students will create discipline-specific knowledge using hypothesis-based or exploratory inquiry.
Master of Kinesiology
Students will demonstrate the ability to identify, critically analyze and synthesize discipline-specific knowledge.
Students will effectively communicate discipline-specific knowledge in written and oral forms.
Students will create discipline-specific knowledge using hypothesis-based or exploratory inquiry.
Master of Athletic Leadership (MAL)
Construct a leadership philosophy and vision for establishing an inclusive, ethical, and progressive sport organization;
Create a strategy for managing a healthy sport organization;
Foster engaged, informed, and critical dialogue related to sport; and
Reflect on leadership practices at the individual, interpersonal, and organizational levels
Master of Athletic Training (MAT)
PROGRAM GOAL I- Graduates of this program will demonstrate the knowledge and skills of a highly qualified, productive, and employable Athletic Trainer.
Describe and demonstrate the requisite knowledge and skills (by cohort level) of injury prevention and management, clinical examination and diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions needed to treat injuries and illnesses of the patient.
Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice techniques by analyzing and applying current evidence in the field of medicine
Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment, technology, and administrative/operational skills common in the practice of Athletic Training.
PROGRAM GOAL II- Graduates from this program will pursue life-long learning, which informs clinical practice shaped by the University’s shared values: Academic excellence, caring, citizenship, fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
Model professional behaviors defined by the NATA Code of Ethics and the BOC Standards of Professional Practice when implementing a patient centered care approach aligned with clinical based goals.
Demonstrate effective communication (verbal and written) with a variety of health care practitioners and other members of the health care team.
Comprehend and demonstrate the rationale for professional continuing education in the field of athletic training.
Biomedical Engineering PhD
(Shared with Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering)
Graduates will be able to formulate relevant hypotheses in their research area and will be able to conduct independent research using scientific methods to answer those hypotheses.
Graduates will be able to effectively communicate their results of scientific research in both written and oral form to scientific and public audiences.
Graduates will demonstrate proficiency to devise, analyze, and evaluate new methods for solving problems of healthcare importance.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work effectively on transdisciplinary teams.
Graduates will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in their chosen emphasis area
Graduates will demonstrate a high level of expertise in their discipline through contributions to the scientific literature.