Research Article

Program Directors' Perspectives On Coaes-mediated Caahep Accreditation For The Exercise Sciences

Published: 2019-6

Journal: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000563100.91656.a0

Abstract

F-62 Free Communication/Poster - Education and Funk Friday, May 31, 2019, 1: 00 PM - 6: 00 PM Room: CC-Hall WA2 Program Directors' Perspectives On Coaes-mediated Caahep Accreditation For The Exercise Sciences 3142 Board #188 May 31 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Insley, Carlton R. III1; Muller, Susan M.1; Schneider, Sidney R.1; Coale, William2 Author Information 1 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD. 2 Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, Indianapolis, IN. (Sponsor: Walt Thompson, FACSM, FACSM) Email: rcinsley@salisbury.edu Reported Relationships: C.R. Insley:Other (please describe); Not sure if this constitutes a required disclosure. The authors Insley and Muller volunteer services at the CoAES (ACSM). The author Coale is a part-time employee at the CoAES (ACSM). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 51(6S):p 870-871, June 2019. | DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000563100.91656.a0 Free Metrics For viability, college medical faculty must provide quality programs in an enrollment-competitive market. Accreditation, credentialing, and licensure contribute to health practice prosperity. Kinesiology-related domain programs (exercise science, exercise physiology etc.) have incomplete achievement in program accreditation, credentialing, and licensure. PURPOSE: To assess Program Directors’ perspectives on CoAES-mediated CAAHEP accreditation for the Exercise Sciences. METHODS: A 19-question survey was developed and validated by an expert committee. Upon IRB approval, an exploratory study was conducted. Results were anticipated to offer data clarifying the Program Directors’ perspectives, and enabling CoAES insight to forward a more positive accreditation path. Electronically solicited, 75 individuals from approximately 500 commercially identified Kinesiology-related programs (undergraduate and graduate) with published e-mail addresses, offered responses. Utilizing descriptive statistics, response analyses were performed in context of survey items. RESULTS: The following data graphs represent salient features of survey results: CONCLUSION: Respondents indicated several major barriers; one of which being 40% of faculty had never discussed pursuing accreditation. The CoAES is challenged to disseminate accreditation information to promote accreditation discussions, and mitigate barriers perceptions. Data support CoAES’ Accreditation Ambassador/Mentor Program, which addresses noted needs. Copyright © 2019 by the American College of Sports Medicine View full article text

Faculty Members

  • William Coale - Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, Indianapolis, IN. (Sponsor: Walt Thompson, FACSM, FACSM)
  • Sidney R. Schneider - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.
  • Susan M. Muller - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.
  • Carlton R. Insley - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD.

Themes

  • Challenges in Educational Programs
  • Accreditation in Exercise Sciences
  • Program Directors' Perspectives
  • Importance of Credentialing and Licensure

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