Review Assessment Report

Part 1: Contact & Program Identification

Report Year and Contact Information
Academic Year	Modified By	Date Modified
2022-2023	[email protected]	2023-10-13T18:14:39.025Z

School	Name of Program	Courses
HWPS	Exercise Science & Wellness Degree	BCIS 1110,BIOL 1130,BIOL 1130L,COMM 2120,EXSC 1160,EXSC 2110,EXSC 2120,EXSC 2150,EXSC 2160,EXSC 2990,HLED 1130,HLED 1160,HLED 1170,HLED 1225,HLTH 1001,PHED 1460

Part 2: Program Summary

Provide a high level review of the program to include highlights, successes, challenges, significant changes, and significant resources needed to support the program
1. Challenges: A. Change in Program Director, I came on board on August 28th 2023 B. Courses low enrollment C. Class scheduling is an issue D. Possibility of Sunsetting Yoga certificate program

Part 3: Data Review

	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023
Annual number of graduate awards is greater than 10	7	7	7
Number of declared majors	164	148	127
Average Class Size	22.4	20.5	21
Annual Average Class withdrawal rate is 30% or below (SAGE 35%)	12%	11%	12%
Annual C-Pass rate for coursework is 60% or above	72%	72%	72%
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity within a term or over a year	80%	74%	76%
Graduate Transfer to 4-year Schools	n/a	n/a	n/a
Full-time Faculty Coverage by Section	49%	50%	18%

Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above
Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity- Above Average -2020-2021 80% 2021- 2022- 74% and 2022-2023 76% respectively Annual retention rate is 70% or above (SAGE 65%)-Above Average - 2020-2021- 88% 2021- 2022- 89% 2022-2023 88% Annual C-pass rate for coursework is 60% or above-Above Average -2020-2021- 72% 2021-2022 72% 2022-2023 72% Annual number of graduates is greater than 10 (for degree and certificate programs only)- Below average- 2020-2021- 7 2021-2022-7 2022-2023 7 - 4 terms to complete certificated program. Having courses offered at more preferred times for students, and all core courses should be offered for both Fall and Spring terms. Student retention and completion rates should improve. Based on student survey done by CNM indicated that one of the barriers experienced by students was class scheduling.

Summarize how your program met or did not meet the target measures based on the data above

Average class fill rate at 60% or above capacity- Above Average -2020-2021 80% 2021- 2022- 74% and 2022-2023 76% respectively Annual retention rate is 70% or above (SAGE 65%)-Above Average - 2020-2021- 88% 2021- 2022- 89% 2022-2023 88% Annual C-pass rate for coursework is 60% or above-Above Average -2020-2021- 72% 2021-2022 72% 2022-2023 72% Annual number of graduates is greater than 10 (for degree and certificate programs only)- Below average- 2020-2021- 7 2021-2022-7 2022-2023 7 - 4 terms to complete certificated program. Having courses offered at more preferred times for students, and all core courses should be offered for both Fall and Spring terms. Student retention and completion rates should improve. Based on student survey done by CNM indicated that one of the barriers experienced by students was class scheduling.

Part 4: Program Learning Outcome Analysis

Learning Outcome	Population or Course(s) Assessed	Description	Summary of Assessment Results
2. Display competency to successfully complete various certification examinations for Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers.	EXSC 2990: Practicum	Final Exam Test or Quiz Practical Exam In-class Activities
1. Demonstrate the attributes of Personal Trainers and various types of Fitness Instructors.	EXSC 2160: Fitness and Exercise Testing	Test or Quiz Final Exam Practical Exam Class Project In-class Activities

Interpretation of Assessment findings
The types of examinations and labs were in preparation and in alignment with Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer examinations, some of which includes understanding of the importance of pre client health screenings, blood pressure, body composition, the assessment of cardiovascular and muscular fitness, and assessment overall fitness and flexibility. Interpretation of courses is limited to EXSC 2160 as there was no data for EXSC 2990. EXSC 2160 for year 2022 the average percent of testing and lab/ project grades demonstrates a 85.29 %. overall. For EXSC 2160 for year 2023 the average percent of testing and lab/project grades demonstrates a 83.31% overall This grade data indicates a readiness and proficiency needed for fitness and personal training certifications.

Interpretation of Assessment findings

The types of examinations and labs were in preparation and in alignment with Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer examinations, some of which includes understanding of the importance of pre client health screenings, blood pressure, body composition, the assessment of cardiovascular and muscular fitness, and assessment overall fitness and flexibility. Interpretation of courses is limited to EXSC 2160 as there was no data for EXSC 2990. EXSC 2160 for year 2022 the average percent of testing and lab/ project grades demonstrates a 85.29 %. overall. For EXSC 2160 for year 2023 the average percent of testing and lab/project grades demonstrates a 83.31% overall This grade data indicates a readiness and proficiency needed for fitness and personal training certifications.

Part 5: Additional Action Plan in Support of Student Learning (If Appropriate)

Upcoming Year	Changes Planned for the upcoming year	Data Motivating this change
2022-2023
2022-2023
2022-2023

Please select all of the following that characterize the types of changes described in the above action plan

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