Before you begin this assignment, review the evaluation rubric.
Interview two professionals who hold a minimum of a graduate degree within the field (career path) you are pursuing now (i.e., physical therapy, athletic training, collegiate or professional strength & conditioning coaches, physical education teacher etc.,). Create interview questions that will determine:
1. Their philosophy of assessment and the professional practices they use to evaluate their patients, clients, students, athletes etc.
2. Which developmental domains they assess (i.e., motor, physical, affective/social, & cognitive) and, the reason(s) they conduct assessments or do not conduct assessments of individuals in each of the four domains discussed within the course text and other material this term.
3. What actions they take after they collect the assessment measurements and how often they conduct assessments during their meetings with patients, clients, athletes, students etc.
Once you have completed the interviews, prepare a 2-page “summary” report of what the interviews revealed to you about how these professionals viewed each domain of development.
Do not include every direct quote you received during the interviews. Include these questions in your assessment summary:
Did they view the domains equally in importance?
Which domains did they deem less important than others?
Since we know that all domains are interrelated, what justification did the interviewees provide you with for not conducting assessments in each domain?
What is your opinion about what you learned from these interviews.
What will you consider when you assess the cognitive, affective, motor & physical domains of human motor development after completing this course?
Use APA format to prepare your 2-page written document (title page and reference page not included). Be sure to make references to the course text and other course material and use appropriate citations.
Evaluation Rubric (10 points)
Assignment Objective: 3 points
Linkages to Course Material: 3 points
References & Citations: 2 points
Writing Proficiency: 2 points
Rubric
Motor Development Assessment Practices
Motor
Development Assessment Practices
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment
Objective
3 pts
Excellent
Student directly addresses the
main objective, and adds new insight not required within the directions.
The author is able to synthesize this knowledge and relate to material
covered in the course.
2 pts
Proficient
Student addresses main
objective, but does not add new insight.
1 pts
Limited
Student attempts to address the
main objective
0 pts
Poor
Assignment objective is not met.
3 pts
This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLinkages
to Course Material
3 pts
Excellent
Course material and other
references are used to clarify, compare and contrast findings.
2 pts
Proficient
Sufficient course material is
used in paper to clarify, compare and contrast findings.
1 pts
Poor
Little or no course material to
clarify, compare, contrast findings.
3 pts
This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences
& Citations
2 pts
Excellent
All evidence is properly cited
using APA format
1 pts
Proficient
Evidence is cited, but there are
some minor problems with completeness or APA format.
0 pts
Poor
No attempt to cite any
reference.
2 pts
This
criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
Proficiency
2 pts
Excellent
All sentences are grammatically
correct and clearly written. No words are misused . All information is
accurate. Paper has been spell-checked and contains no errors.
1 pts
Limited
A few sentences are
grammatically incorrect or not clearly written. Not all information is
accurate and up-to-date. Paper has been spell-checked.
0 pts
Poor
Paper has many grammatical
errors and bad writing. Paper has not been spell-checked or proofread, and
contains numerous errors.
2 pts
Total Points: 10
