Instructions for the Program Paper
Students will write a 7-12 page paper reflecting on the FitMind program, the service-learning
class, and the course readings. In sections that indicate the length requirement, students are
expected to meet that length. Other sections can be whatever length the student sees fit. The
paper must be double-spaced, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins. Copying the questions into
the paper does not count toward the page limit. Instead, use the headers provided.
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CLASS FOCUS
1. Strengths of the Class (Half a Page)
o Discuss the strengths of the class.
o What did you like about the class?
o What was positive about learning through a service-learning-based approach?
o Service-learning integrates academically relevant service activities addressing
community needs. How did connecting knowledge and theory to practice in this
format capture your attention?
2. Weaknesses of the Class (Half a Page)
o Discuss the weaknesses of the class.
o What did you not like about the class?
o What was negative about learning through a service-learning-based approach?
3. Feedback Experience (Half a Page)
o What was your experience receiving peer feedback? How did you use this
information?
o What was it like to have feedback from Dr. Mutchler and Dr. Gipson that was
constructive rather than solely based on grades?
o How did this method of evaluation impact your learning and engagement?
4. Summary Paragraphs
o What was your overall experience in this service-learning course?
o How did your experience in this class differ from traditional lecture courses?
o If you participated in the fall semester, you can reference the fall semester and the
spring semester.
5. Future Enhancements for the Class
o What could be done differently to improve the service-learning course in the
future?
6. Participation Preference
o Would you participate in a service-learning class again? Why or why not—
explain what you gained or why you would/wouldn’t recommend it?
7. Professional Development Sessions
o Reflect on the professional development sessions:
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How did they contribute to your understanding of the program?
What specific skills or knowledge did you gain from the sessions?
How did the sessions prepare you for your role in the program?
8. Personal Background and Insights
o What aspects of your personal background, experiences, or knowledge helped
you understand the culture, service learning, sport for development, and
professional development activities?
WORKSHOP FEEDBACK
. Strengths of the Workshops
o What did you like about the workshops conducted in class?
o Highlight specific aspects that were engaging, effective, or meaningful to you.
2. Weaknesses of the Workshops
o What did you not like about the workshops conducted in class?
o Identify areas that you felt were less effective or could be improved.
3. Suggestions for Improvement for Workshops
o What could we do differently to enhance the workshops in the future?
o Provide specific, actionable suggestions based on your observations and
experiences.
PROGRAM FOCUS
1. Strengths of the Program (Half a Page)
o What were the strengths of the program?
o Focus on your role in the program, both with participants and behind the scenes.
o Provide clear examples of strengths you observed or experienced.
2. Weaknesses of the Program (Half a Page)
o What were the weaknesses of the program?
o Focus on your role in the program, both with participants and behind the scenes.
o Provide clear examples of weaknesses you observed or experienced.
3. Experience Working with Teachers
o Describe a memorable experience working with your teacher. Use both
experiences that are challenges faced as well positive moments.
o Be specific and provide examples.
4. Personal Growth (Half a Page)
o How did you grow from the first semester of the program to the second?
o Reflect on your general feelings about running the program and taking on
significant responsibility.
5. Virtual Aspect of the class
o What were your experiences communicating with teachers via email?
o What did you learn from having all communication in a virtual format?
o What skills did you develop through email and Push Press App communication?
o What recommendations would you make to improve next year’s program
structure (focusing on the virtual component)?
6. Stress Perception in Teachers
o Based on your observations, how do you perceive stress in teachers following the
program? Here compare your initial assumptions compared to the end of the
semester and think about how the program may have helped.
7. Career-Ready Skills (Half a Page)
o What skills did you learn, foster, or enhance that will help in your future career in
sport management? Provide examples of situations that helped develop these
skills. Also address how these skills apply specifically to sport management as
well as general professional skills?
8. Challenges and Frustrations (Half a page)
o Reflect on any frustrations you encountered during the program. Address how you
overcame challenges and what you learned from the challenges.
o How did these frustrations relate to your career readiness and future aspirations?
Tie these challenges to career preparation and discuss personal growth
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