Should interscholastic coaches be required to submit learning outcomes and an assessment plan to the athletic director at the beginning of season? Yes, I think that they should because “failing to plan is planning to fail”. Having an assessment plan is an excellent way to find strengths and weaknesses in not only the athletes but the program.
Planning and assessments are the best way to be successful and have accountability in any program or industry. Kinesiology students at Tarleton must pass certain physical assessments to be in the program, personal trainers give their clients a plan to follow and then assess their progress regularly, sales professionals have a business plan for their year which is assessed by their manager, and so on.
By providing learning outcomes and assessment plans to athletic directors, interscholastic coaches will be able to have a structured plan that can not only be measured but also help them be more successful with their students.
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