Accuracy and Reliability of Peer Assessment of Athletic Training Psychomotor Laboratory Skills (Original Research) (Report‪)‬

Peer assessment is a pedagogic tool used in higher education to enhance students' learning. Defined as the process whereby individuals or groups of students assess the work of their peers," (1) peer assessment is a student-centered approach (2) that promotes active involvement and deeper thinking. (3) Authors in athletic training education have suggested using peer assessment of psychomotor skills to enhance understanding and skill performance. (4-7) Athletic training education programs (ATEPs) can benefit from the use of peer assessment of psychomotor skills in multiple ways. Used as part of the learning-overtime process, peer assessment can increase the frequency with which students practice skills, augment instructor feedback, decrease anxiety, increase confidence, and enhance clinical competence. (7) Peer assessment of psychomotor skills may also benefit students by preparing them for future roles as clinical instructors and for peer assessment of future professional colleagues. (8) Educational goals, such as becoming lifelong learners or working effectively in a team, can be accomplished through peer assessment. (3) Other benefits include increased critical thinking, (9) enhanced learning of the material, (10) simultaneous self-assessment, (8,10) improved confidence, (9) and decreased anxiety. (11)