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Mary de Groot¹, Kisha Alexander², Brian Culp³

¹Associate Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine.

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This study explored Kinesiology students' perceptions of a service learning course in an urban area. Findings indicate valuable personal and professional development, increased self-efficacy, and a greater understanding of community needs.

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Area of Science:

Experiential Education
Kinesiology
Health Promotion

Background:

Service learning integrates academic study with community engagement for student development.
Kinesiology programs increasingly offer service learning, but student perceptions are under-evaluated.
This study focuses on a service learning course for Kinesiology majors in a low-income urban setting.

Purpose of the Study:

To qualitatively evaluate a service learning course designed for Kinesiology majors.
To understand student experiences and perceptions within a low-income urban community context.

Main Methods:

Ten recent Kinesiology graduates participated in focus groups.
Focus groups were stratified by gender and facilitated by an independent graduate research assistant.
Discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed thematically.

Main Results:

Nine themes emerged, including personal/professional growth, self-efficacy, and community perceptions.
Students reported positive impacts on personal and professional development, skill acquisition, and self-efficacy.
Participants observed significant community needs and improvements in physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Conclusions:

The service learning program provided diverse benefits for Kinesiology students.
The course fostered enhanced student understanding of community needs and personal growth.
Continuous evaluation of service learning in health promotion is crucial for optimizing student and community outcomes.