Department of Health, Physical Education & Sport Studies (HPSS) Professional Dispositions for HPSS Students Professional Behavior: a. Use standard written and oral English b. Wear appropriate apparel and maintain appropriate grooming as required in your chosen profession c. Control use of technological devices (cell phones, laptops, etc.) as dictated by your program coordinator and course instructor d. Participate in required and voluntary activities that promote your professional growth e. Be on time for all program related activities both on and off campus Principles and Ethics: a. Demonstrate honesty in all matters, academic and non-academic b. Demonstrate a work ethic as demanded by your profession c. Demonstrate respect for all persons you come in contact with both on and off campus d. Demonstrate self-control and appropriate language in all situations d. Accept responsibility for mistakes, inappropriate actions, and the consequences Advocacy: a. Actively promote your major on and off campus at all times b. Demonstrate high standards with regards to learning c. Demonstrate a positive attitude in all things program related Sport Management Program Specific Dispositions: a. Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher b. To identify and attend professional conferences each academic year c. To pay membership dues for club sponsored activities d. Must participate in ALL academic advisement activities e. Must obtain approval from advisor before schedule adjustments are made in ALL situations f. To be able to write, speak and behave as expected in a professional work envioronment Your signature indicates that you have read these dispositions, have a commitment to develop these dispositions as part of your academic and professional preparation and understand that failure to fully actualize these dispositions may compromise your completion of your chosen program of study in the Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences. ___________________________ Print Name _____________________________ Signature __________________ Date