7.01
Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level
knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or
related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used
by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the
profession in history, science and philosophy.
attempted successful percentage Measured by
RC 140
Identify the types,
purpose and functions
of the various leisure
delivery systems.
Articulate a leisure
philosophy based on
the philosophical
foundations of the
profession.
Identify professional
organizations in the
leisure services field.
RC 260
Identify the
similarities and
differences between
therapeutic recreation,
special recreation, and
inclusive recreation.
Examine barriers
(physical, social,
attitudinal) that may
influence recreation
participation for
people with
disabilities.
Design a
comprehensive
inclusionary program
for persons with
disabilities.
RC 288
Students will discuss
their understanding at
the paraprofessional
level the development
11
11
100%  Test questions
 Final Project
11
11
100%  Test questions
 Final Project
11
11
100%  Test questions
 Final Project
26
26
100%  Test questions
 Final Project
26
25
96%  Test questions
 Final Project
26
24
92%  Test questions
 Final Project
22
21
95%  Journal
Assignments
 Practicum Manual
Assignments
and performance of
specific agency
programs.
Students will
understand leisure
service organizations
and programs
including specifically:
a) administrative
structures b)
programming
applications
c) leader/manager
characteristics
7.02
22
21
95%  Fieldwork
Experience
 Seminar
Involvement
Students will be able
22
21
95%  Course
to use written
Assignments
communication skills
 Professional
related to professional
Resume’ and
correspondence,
Cover Letter
resume writing, and
cover letters.
Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to
design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences
and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity
RC 100
Students will be able
82
74
90%  Test Questions
to articulate the impact
 Written Paper
of diversity on leisure.
Students will analyze
81
73
90%  Test Questions
sociological and
 Written Paper
psychological
perspectives of leisure
as they apply to
individuals and
groups.
Students will analyze
trends in
contemporary
American society that
are related to leisure.
RC 220
Apply effective
leadership techniques
in conducting
75
71
95%  Test Questions
 Written Paper
12
12
100%  Test Questions
 Practice Activity
Leadership
 Leadership
Evaluations
appropriate activities
for diverse age groups
and diverse
demographic
populations.
Implement safety and
risk management
functions to protect
participants and
facilitators.
Demonstrate
techniques for
managing conflict and
motivating
participants.
RC 380
Develop goals and
objectives of
recreation programs.
Utilize program
planning/design
processes.
Develop procedures
and techniques for
assessment of
recreation programs.
RC 440
Students will be able
to assess leadership
styles and their
application in
developmental
settings.
Students will be able
to assess group needs
and design
experiences based on
goals and objectives.
Students will design
and facilitate
experiential activities
to foster development
of teamwork,
cohesiveness, and
synergy.
12
12
100%  Test Questions
 Practice Activity
Leadership
12
12
100%  Practice Activity
Leadership
23
23
100%  Class activities
and assignments
23
23
100%  Test Questions
23
19
83%  Test Questions
16
15
94%  Facilitation
Assignments
 Final Course
Project
16
15
16
15
94%  Group
Dynamics/Needs
Assessment
 Facilitation
Assignments
94%  Challenge Course
Facilitation
Assignment
 Facilitation
Assignments
7.03
Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level
knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks,
recreation, tourism and/or related professions.
RC 385
Develop a facility
16
16
100%  Final Project
design and operation
plan for a new
recreational facility.
Identify risks of a
16
13
81%  Site Visit and
recreational facility
Facility
and recommend
Evaluation
approaches to deal
assignment
with the identified
risks.
Identify regulatory
16
13
81%  Final Project
agencies and standards
affecting the
functional design and
management of
recreational facilities.
RC 405
Students will be able
19
19
100%  Site Visit
to identify & discuss
Reflection Papers
various environmental,
political, economic,
and social
trends/issues
unfolding in society.
Students will
19
19
100%  Current
demonstrate through
Trends/Issues
oral presentation and
Predication
written materials
Presentation and
knowledge relative to
Paper Assignment
current trends and
problems in recreation
and leisure.
Students will be able
19
19
100%  Article Review
to assess issues
Assignment
affecting the various
 Site Visit Issue
agencies within the
Paper
recreation and leisure
field and
describe/discuss the
factors involved
within such issues.
RC 420
Create policies and
procedures appropriate
to various recreation
and leisure settings.
25
25
100%
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Apply techniques and
strategies for human
resource management,
agency marketing, risk
management and
budget administration
Understand principles
of risk management
and safety relating to
the provision of
leisure services.
7.04
25
25
100%
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25
25
100%
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Tests
Problem Based
Learning
Exercises
Final Application
Project
Tests
Problem Based
Learning
Exercises
Final Application
Project
Tests
Problem Based
Learning
Exercises
Final Application
Project
RC 497
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Supervisor’s
evaluation
Student’s weekly
reports
Exit Survey