Table 1 Questionnaire items and responses
Item | Percentage of positive responses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Agree | Strongly agree | Total positive | |
1. Exercise prescription assignment provided me an opportunity to practice exercise instruction as a therapist. | 64% | 23% | 87% |
2. I am clear about the objectives of the exercise prescription assignment and the expectation in each stage of the learning process. | 63% | 11% | 74% |
3. Exercise prescription assignment has increased my confidence in critically analysing situations relevant to exercise progression. | 53% | 11% | 64% |
4. Exercise prescription assignment has strengthened my ability to apply and integrate exercise science knowledge. | 72% | 12% | 84% |
5. Exercise prescription assignment has enhanced my ability to reflect on my learning strengths and weaknesses. | 57% | 10% | 67% |
6. Exercise prescription assignment has improved my ability to provide exercise training advice to individuals with different needs. | 66% | 15% | 81% |
7. The online discussion forum facilitated my communication with peers and instructors throughout the exercise process. | 28% | 7% | 35% |
8. The Blackboard site (e.g. Timeline) was useful for me to track progress. | 53% | 26% | 79% |
9. The rubrics provided clear criteria for each grade level. | 54% | 10% | 64% |
10. The rubrics increased my understanding of the expectations of the exercise prescription assignment. | 57% | 9% | 66% |
11. The rubric language was appropriate for me to understand. | 61% | 18% | 79% |
12. The feedback and guiding questions from instructors and peers facilitated me to think what I have been doing and how the process can be improved. | 65% | 11% | 76% |
13. Accessing information and feedback anytime and anywhere on Blackboard facilitated my learning. | 66% | 15% | 81% |
14. The peer and instructor feedback improved my exercise prescription and instruction skills throughout the process. | 66% | 15% | 81% |