| 765 | Saturday, April 3, 2004 |
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| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | Convention Center:R03 |
| NASPE/Exercise Physiology Academy |
| The ACSM University Connection Program: Partnering with Colleges and Universities |
| The ACSM University Connection Program is designed to provide curriculum endorsement for educational institutions with health and fitness or clinical exercise undergraduate or graduate programs that cover all of the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) requisite for ACSM credentialing examinations. Institutions seeking program endorsement are required to submit a self-study portfolio that identifies the curriculum and required courses that cover the KSAs. Benefits of ACSM University Connection endorsement include:
„X Offering written credentialing examinations on campus to qualified students
„X Receiving feedback on student performance on examinations
„X Reviewing proposed curriculum changes with health and fitness and clinical exercise professionals
„X Improving career opportunities for program graduates. |
Keyword(s): curriculum development, exercise/fitness, professional preparation
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| Panelists: Mitchell H. Whaley and Lenny Kaminsky, Ball State University, Muncie, IN; Stephen C. Glass, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI; and Mike Niederpruem, American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN |