Mindful Preparation: Academic Planning & Career Exploration · Academic Planning - Understanding...
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Mindful Preparation:
Academic Planning &
Career Exploration
Overview
• Advisor Perspective – Darryl
• Instructor Perspective – Tami
• Process – How it works
• Outcomes – Why it works
• Can it work for you? Strategies
• Future recommendations
History
• Introductory Course – KINES 138
• Origin of the course • Importance to Internship introduction into the curriculum • Our Role
Advisor Perspective
• Familiarize students with the discipline of kinesiology
• Introduce students to campus resources
• Connect students with peers, faculty and staff
• Begin planning for the future
• Collaborate with instructor
Advising-Related Content
• Advisor Lecture• High school vs. university
• Professor tips for success
• Requirements (graduation, major, etc)
• Advising partnership
• Plan of Study Assignment
Plan of Study
Plan of Study
Plan of Study
Plan of Study
Plan of Study
• Upper division (300+) credits
• Application to the major
• Requirements for university writing portfolio
• List courses in which students must earn a C or better
• Timing of internship
Instructor Perspective
• My role as the instructor (Tami)• Fall 2014 (Sport Science Curricular Intent)
• Course development• Meeting objectives• Emphasis on professional development/inquiry• Do not reinvent the wheel (former instructors)• Significant collaboration (instructor + advisors)
• Positive influence on student – Academic Planning & Career Exploration
The Process – Concept Model
Student –Centered
Development
Advisor Meetings
Student ClubsKINES 390 - Practicum
Professional Lectures
ADVISOR
INSTRUCTOR
Curriculum
KINES 138 – Intro to Kinesiology (1cr)
• Assignments:• Plan of Study • Student Involvement• UREC Participation• Professional Interview• Quizzes (guest speakers/presentations)
The Outcomes• Connection to the program of study
– Research Labs
EXERCISE PYSIOLOGY & PERFORMANCE LABORATORY
GAIT AND POSTURE LABORATORYPSYCHOLOGY OF
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The Outcomes• Connection to the program of study
– Professional Student Clubs
The Outcomes
• Connection to the program
– Practicum (KINES 390)
– Internship (KINES 485)
The Outcomes
Academic Planning
- Understanding coursework
- Knowing campus wide resources
- Experiencing the opportunities
- Investigating the Profession
- Supporting the process each term
The Outcomes
Career Exploration
• KINES 138 – Professional Interview & Guest Lectures
– Influence on Practicum Choice
– Influence on Internship Choice
– Influence on next steps after graduation
The Outcomes
Sport Science
• Improved “plan of study” by the student
• Less confusion regarding coursework & graduation timeline
• Greater sense of program outcomes and degree worth – unique to each student
• Embracing Leadership Involvement
Can it work for you?
• Audience perception
– Q1: What are your schools resources?
– Q2: Who would be involved?
– Q3: Potential Barriers?
• Shared thoughts
• How do different advising programs use this technique/approach with students?
The Future
• Recommendations
– Evaluate senior experience
– Assignment improvement