Goals and Learning Outcomes

Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Exercise Science program at Lasell College is to develop outstanding entry-level professionals in the field of exercise science who possess a solid foundation in theory and application of exercise science principles. Through coursework and Connected Learning experiences, the curriculum is designed to promote professional competence, critical thinking skills, effective written and oral communication, professional interaction, ethical decision making, and professional and personal development.

Exercise Science Goals and Learning Outcomes
The following goals and associated learning outcomes delineate what we strive for students to achieve when they complete the major program of study in Exercise Science:

Goal 1: Communication
Outcomes:

1. Conduct literature reviews, research writing and formal professional written work
2. Engage in disciplinary research
3. Understand and create discipline specific written work (e.g., exercise prescriptions)
4. Engage in reflective writing for the purpose of self-assessment
5. Interact professionally and educate clients, patients, peers, colleagues and medical/athletic personnel
6. Utilize and incorporate technology into discipline specific written and oral work

Goal 2: Ethical Decision Making
Outcomes:  

1. Adhere to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) code of ethics
2. Identify ethical issues
3. Translate ethical issues into responsible actions in the exercise science field

Goal 3: Professional Competence/ Application of Performance domain content
Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge (cognitive) in core exercise science content areas as defined by the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (COAES)
2. Demonstrate skills (psychomotor) in core exercise science content areas as defined by the COAES
3. Demonstrate abilities (affective) in core exercise science content areas as defined by the COAES

Goal 4: Professional Decision Making/Critical Thinking
Outcomes:

1. Incorporate evidence based practice into clinical decision making
2. Create discipline specific programs to address special patient population and individual needs
3. Modify discipline specific programs to address special patient population and individual needs.

Goal 5: Professional and Personal Development
Outcomes:

1. Understand the need to engage in continuous education regarding the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of Exercise Science professionals
2. Model professional conduct and behavior

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