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An assessment of preferred learning styles of undergraduate health, physical education, and sport sciences professional program students

Posted on:2015-12-17Degree:M.SType:Thesis
University:Arkansas State UniversityCandidate:Colvey, MistyFull Text:PDF
GTID:2477390017994668Subject:Education
Abstract/Summary:
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate relationships among learning styles, overall GPA, and major in undergraduate students enrolled in professional programs in the department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sciences. Methods: This study compared the learning styles of the students to their overall GPA, using the Computerized Assessment Program- Styles of Learning (CAPSOL(c)) Form B and self-reported GPA. Results: Participants consisted of 231 Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sciences undergraduate students. Correlation was found between preferred learning styles and actual overall GPA, major and actual overall GPA, and self-reported GPA and actual overall GPA. Conclusion: Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sciences undergraduate students resulted in preferred learning styles of individual, sequential, and bodily kinesthetic.
Keywords/Search Tags:Learning styles, Physical education, Sport sciences, Students, Undergraduate, Overall GPA, Health
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