Exercise & Sport Science

• Mission Statement

  The ENS department mission statement found online (https://www.weber.edu/ens/about.html): The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (ENS) supports and enhances the mission of the University through learning, access, and community partnerships in exercise and nutrition sciences. We provide effective instruction, exploratory research, and engaged service to prepare exercise, fitness, and nutrition professionals for the workforce and graduate studies and to promote optimal health, human performance, and overall well-being.

  The Exercise and Sport Science Program mission statement:  The mission of the Exercise and Sport Science Program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance human lives through physical activity.
   

  The Exercise and Sport Science major is a flexible and interdisciplinary program of studies within the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (ENS) in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education. The program integrates every discipline within the Department in preparing undergraduate students to develop, implement, and manage fitness, nutrition, leisure, and sports programs for diverse populations. We strive to inspire students to pursue the goals of providing activities that improve health-related quality of life and optimize the well-being of targeted populations. The changing landscape of health and health care in the 21st century will necessitate a new paradigm requiring Americans to seek knowledgeable professionals to empower them to actively improve their own health. The demand for well-trained individuals in the recreation, sport, and wellness industries continues to create employment opportunities for management careers in college and professional organizations, corporate wellness programs, fitness and sport clubs, resort and tourism agencies, a variety of municipal and outdoor service programs, sporting goods industry, and sport information outlets. In addition, fitness professionals offer expertise about translating the benefits of physical activity, nutrition, and recreational pursuits into effective policy solutions for both government and private sector. The ESS educational program provides students with knowledge and develops administrative skills in human performance, resource management, measurement and evaluation, as well as specific vocational preparation in fitness, nutrition, leisure, and sports careers.

• Student Learning Outcomes
  • Certificate (Not Applicable)

     

  • Associate Degree (Not Applicable)

     

  • Bachelor Degree

    Student Learning Outcomes*: 

    At the end of their study at WSU, students in this program will

    • 1.    Apply knowledge of exercise science including kinesiology, functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, program administration, psychology, and injury prevention in the health/fitness setting.
    • 2.    Perform pre-participation health screenings and fitness assessments.
    • 3.    Interpret assessment results and develop exercise prescription.
    • 4.    Incorporate suitable physical activities to improve functional capacity.
    • 5.    Apply appropriate behavioral change techniques to effectively educate and counsel lifestyle modification.
    • 6.    Create and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility, department or organization to reduce member, employee and business risk. OR Create an effective injury prevention program and ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place. 
    • 7.    Perform duties related to fitness management, administration, and program supervision.

     

    *The student learning outcomes were developed in the 2017 – 2018 academic year to align the program’s student learning outcomes with the major areas of professional practice (i.e., domains) and the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) identified for the fitness and clinical exercise science/physiology certifications offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)1 
    1 American College of Sports Medicine’s Certifications at a Glance. Table D.1. in ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 10th ed.  2018.
     

• Curriculum Grid

• Program and Contact Information

  The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences (ENS) in the Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education offers programs that teach skills and knowledge needed to maintain and enhance human performance and well-being through exercise, fitness, sport and optimal nutrition. We offer undergraduate students exceptional educational experiences in a variety of teaching environments supported by faculty with diverse expertise. Our state-of-the-art facilities — including fully equipped laboratories (biomechanics, human performance, nutritional biochemistry and foods), a networked computer lab, and ample indoor and outdoor fitness and activity arenas — provide outstanding areas for student instruction and research.

  With a curriculum designed to develop professional knowledge and skills, our graduates enter the workforce as fitness and nutrition professionals in a variety of educational, health and fitness settings, and are prepared to pursue graduate studies in their respective career fields. Through instruction, scholarship and service, our department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Exercise and Sport Science (Fitness Professional and Exercise Science tracks) and Nutrition Education (Integrative Nutrition and Sports Nutrition tracks) and a Nutrition Education minor. We also support the efforts of undergraduates seeking Departmental Honors and/or the Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree, offering Exercise Science and Nutrition Education and as emphases for the BIS Program.

  Contact Information:

  Dr. Saori Hanaki

  Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science & Exercise & Sport Science Program Director
  Office: SW 302E
  Phone: 801-626-6626
  saorihanaki@weber.edu  

• Assessment Plan

  
  Student Learning Outcome 1: Knowledge & Skills : Apply knowledge of exercise science including kinesiology, functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, program administration, psychology, and injury prevention in the health/fitness setting.

  How Assessed:
  Method A (Indirect⁺): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing: 

  • Measure 1: NSCA2 Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Competencies; “Scientific Foundations” section
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
  • Measure 2: ACSM/NPAS3 Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (PAPHS) Competencies; Area 6 “Exercise Science in Public Health Setting”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5

   

  Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS courses which have a major emphasis in “Foundational Core Knowledge and Skills”

  • Measure 3: Structural Kinesiology (ESS 3450) 
    • 80 % of students receive the total lab score higher than 80% 
  • Measure 4: Biomechanics (ESS 3500)
    • 80% of students successfully scores 80% or better on questions in final exam aligned with this SLO 
  • Measure 5: Exercise Physiology (ESS 3510)
    • 80% of students successfully completes the course (C or better)

   

  Student Learning Outcome 2: Health & Fitness Assessment: Perform preparticipation health screenings and fitness assessments.

  How Assessed:
  Method A (Indirect⁺): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing: 

  • Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section I “Heath & Fitness Assessment”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
  • Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- IV- Testing & Evaluation” section
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5

   

  Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS courses which have a major emphasis in “Preparticipation Health Screenings and Fitness Assessments” 

  • Health/Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription (ESS 2300)
    • Measure 3: 80% of students score 80% or higher on Complete Fitness Assessment (or Personal Fitness Assessment during COVID restrictions) Assignment
    • Measure 4: 80% of students core 80% or higher on the 17 question Health Appraisal Quiz
    • Measure 5: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Practical Skills Final Exam (Written exam during COVID restrictions)
  • Measurement and Statistics in Exercise Science (ESS 3600)
    • Measure 6: 80% of students score 80% or better on Research Replication Study Project. 
    • Measure 7: 80% of students score C or better in the course
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
    • Measure 8: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the 10 question Health Screening and Pre-Exercise Evaluation Quiz
    • Measure 9: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Individualized Exercise Program Project

   

  Student Learning Outcome 3: Exercise Prescription: Interpret assessment results and develop exercise prescription.

  How Assessed:

  Method A (Indirect⁺): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing: 

  • Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section II “Exercise Prescription & Implementation”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
  • Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- II – “Program Design” section
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5

  
  Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS courses which have a major emphasis in “Interpretation of Assessments and Development of Exercise Prescription” 

  • Health/Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription (ESS 2300)
    • Measure 3: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the VO2 and Heart Rate Reserve Assignment
    • Measure 4: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Exercise Program and Prescription Project
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
    • Measure 5: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the 10 question Exercise Prescription Quiz
    • Measure 6: 80% of students score 80% of higher on the Individualize Exercise Program Project

   

  Student Learning Outcome 4: Physical Activity for Functional Capacity: Incorporate suitable physical activities to improve functional capacity.

  How Assessed:

  Method A (Indirect⁺): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing: 

  • Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section II “Exercise Prescription & Implementation”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
  • Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- II – Program Design” section
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5

   

  Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have a major emphasis in “Incorporation of Physical Activity of for Functional Improvement” 

  • Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
    • Measure 3: 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Individualized Exercise Program Project
    • Measure 4: 80% of students score 80% or higher on Oral presentation on Clinical Disease & Exercise

   

  Student Learning Outcome 5: Exercise Counseling & Behavioral Strategies: Apply appropriate behavioral change techniques to effectively educate and counsel lifestyle modification.

  How Assessed:

  Method A (Indirect⁺): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing: 

  • Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section III “Exercise Counseling & Behavior Modification”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
  • Measure 2: ACSM/NAPS3 PAPHS Competencies; Area 3 – “Planning & Evaluating”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5

   

  Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have an emphasis in “Behavioral Change and Lifestyle Modification” 

  • Measure 3: Health/Fitness Evaluation & Exercise Prescription (ESS 2300)
    • 80% of students score 80% or higher on the Exercise Prescription and Program Assignment
  • Measure 4: Clinical Exercise Physiology (ESS 4370)
    • 80% of students score 80% or higher

   

  Student Learning Outcome 6: Risk Management & Injury Prevention: Create and disseminate risk management guidelines for a health/fitness facility, department or organization to reduce member, employee and business risk. OR Create an effective injury prevention program and ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place.

  
  How Assessed:

  Method A (Indirect⁺): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing: 

  • Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section IV “Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
  • Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- III – Organization and Administration” section
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5

   

  Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have an emphasis in “Risk Management and Emergency Procedure” 

  • Measure 3: Emergency Response (AT 2300)
    • 80% of students successfully complete the course (C or better)

   

  Student Learning Outcome 7: Fitness Management: Perform duties related to fitness management, administration, and program supervision.

  How Assessed:

  Method A (indirect⁺): Self-evaluation in senior seminar course (ESS 4990) utilizing: 

  • Measure 1: ACSM1 CEP Competencies; Section IV “Risk Management and Professional Responsibilities”
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5
  • Measure 2: NSCA2 CSCS Competencies; Practical- III – Organization and Administration” section
    • 80% of students score higher than 4 out of 5

   

  Method B (Direct): Standardized cognitive and skill assignments and exams related to respective content areas in ESS and allied courses which have an emphasis in “Management, Administration, and Supervision” 

  • Measure 3: Corporative Work Experience (ESS 4890)
    • 80% or more students successfully complete the course with a  B- (80%) or better grade

   

  1 ACSM CEP – American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
  2 NSCA CSCS – National Strength & Conditioning Association, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  3 ACSM/NAPS PAPHS- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)/National Physical Activity Society Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
  + All Indirect measures obtained from ESS 4990 (Senior Seminar) were implemented starting in the Fall 2019, and the results from 2018-2019 academic year are not available.
   

  
   

• Assessment Report Submissions
  2021-22 - Conducted Program Review
  2019-20
  2017
  2016
  2015

• Program Review

  2022-23

  2018-19
   

This information is part of the cyclical program review process. Details such as mission statements, learning outcomes, etc., are updated as part of the biennial assessment reporting process, an integral component of program review.