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