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COAPRT 7 Series Template

Name of Course: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Course Number: REC 165

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.
Course Specific Learning Outcome: What is the learning outcome identified in the course syllabus that meets this standard?

Objectives of the Course:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of recreation and leisure as it relates to the world and North America.
2. Interpret the historical and present relationships among time, recreation, work, and play and how they have influenced the current delivery of leisure services by public, private, non-profit, and commercial sectors.
3. Identify the concepts of time, recreation, leisure, work, and play from personal and societal perspectives.
4. Recognize the importance of leisure and leisure behavior throughout the human life cycle and its facilitation of personal, family and community health and well-being.
Discussions include the fairness of leisure for women, racial/ethnic minorities, LGBT, and persons with disabilities.
Evidence of Learning Opportunity (7.02.01) How are students given opportunities to show they have learned the outcome?
Examination questions as well as in class assignments.
Performance Measure (7.02.02) What is the method by which the outcome is being measured? How are students showing that they are learning the outcome? Exam questions, assignment rubrics, portfolios, alumni surveys, etc.
Examination questions have been provided as evidence for the learning outcome 7.02.02. In addition to the exam questions, students complete an in class assignment of two films regarding women participating in leisure. Students are shown clips of the movie “Thelma and Louise” and “A League of Their Own” and write down “lessons learned about women in leisure.” The assignment questions have been provided as evidence for the learning outcome 7.02.02.
Performance levels/metrics: What is the level of compliance by which the program agrees the standard has been met? (i.e. 80% of the students will get a score of 80% or higher on the assignment)
[See test results from section 7.01]
Assessment Results (7.02.03) Based on the performance levels/metrics set above, at the end of the semester, what were the results?
The in-class film assignment illustrates leisure constraints amongst women. Students also write about other groups (i.e. Muslims in post 9/11 America) who may experience barriers to leisure activities as well.
Evidence of Programmatic Decisions (7.02.04) Based on the assessment results above, how is the program using the results to drive their curricular decisions?
Students tend to enjoy this assignment. It serves as a nice supplement to the lecture concerning equitable opportunities in leisure.
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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.
Course Specific Learning Outcome: What is the learning outcome identified in the course syllabus that meets this standard?
Discussions about the types of leisure service providers according to sector (public, private/non-profit, commercial)
Evidence of Learning Opportunity (7.03.01) How are students given opportunities to show they have learned the outcome?
Syllabus from REC 165 has been provided as evidence for the learning outcome 7.03. If enrollment permits, students complete a recreation agency report. Students select a recreation agency from the public, private/non-profit, and commercial sector and present findings about the history of the agency, goals and missions, services offered, strengths and weaknesses of the agency and job opportunities.
Performance Measure (7.03.02) What is the method by which the outcome is being measured? How are students showing that they are learning the outcome? Exam questions, assignment rubrics, portfolios, alumni surveys, etc.
Assignment guidelines served as a rubric for the Recreation Agency Report.
Performance levels/metrics: What is the level of compliance by which the program agrees the standard has been met? (i.e. 80% of the students will get a score of 80% or higher on the assignment)
The Recreation Agency Report used for learning outcome 7.03 that students must complete cover a variety of issues in Parks and Recreation Management. This project aid students in understanding what types of recreation agencies are available (many students select are from Southwest PA area), and gives students an idea of how recreation agencies operate. Furthermore, this assignment illustrates the job opportunities available in recreation agencies that students (many whom are non-PRM majors) may not have known existed. See assignments as evidence of measures for learning outcome 7.03. Also, tables provided below are included as evidence of student achievement related to learning outcome 7.03. The grading for this assignment included an office visit, class presentation, and evaluation of group members.
Assessment Results (7.03.03) Based on the performance levels/metrics set above, at the end of the semester, what were the results?
REC 165 Sec 04: Recreation Agency Office Visit: Spring 2015
Score / N
F (59.99 or below) / 1
D (60.00 to 69.99) / 0
C (70.00 to 79.99) / 4
B (80.00 to 89.99) / 0
A (90.00 to 100) / 19
Total / 24
Average Score = 91.67
REC 165 Sec 04: Recreation Agency Oral Report: Spring 2015
Score / N
F (59.99 or below) / 0
D (60.00 to 69.99) / 0
C (70.00 to 79.99) / 0
B (80.00 to 89.99) / 1
A (90.00 to 100) / 23
Total / 24
Average Score = 97.71
REC 165 Sec 04: Recreation Agency Group Evaluation: Spring 2015
Score / N
F (59.99 or below) / 2
D (60.00 to 69.99) / 0
C (70.00 to 79.99) / 0
B (80.00 to 89.99) / 0
A (90.00 to 100) / 22
Total / 24
Average Score = 91.25
Evidence of Programmatic Decisions (7.03.04) Based on the assessment results above, how is the program using the results to drive their curricular decisions?
The purpose of the recreation agency report under 7.03 is to ensure students completing REC 165 have a deeper understand of parks and recreation management. Many students who register for this course typically are unaware that a Parks and Recreation Management program and profession exist. The course, as well as the exams, in-class assignments, and final project give students a glimpse into the parks and recreation profession. Afterwards, students may decide to either major or minor in Parks and Recreation Management. Overall, students performed well on the agency report. Personal experience has determined that this assignment works best with lower enrollment groups so as to guarantee every student has an assigned group and is not overlooked.
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7.04 Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate, through a comprehensive internship of not less than 400 clock hours and no fewer than 10 weeks, the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations.
Course Specific Learning Outcome: What is the learning outcome identified in the course syllabus that meets this standard?
Since this is an introductory level course, the section is non-applicable.
Evidence of Learning Opportunity (7.04.01) How are students given opportunities to show they have learned the outcome?
Performance Measure (7.04.02) What is the method by which the outcome is being measured? How are students showing that they are learning the outcome? Exam questions, assignment rubrics, portfolios, alumni surveys, etc.
Performance levels/metrics: What is the level of compliance by which the program agrees the standard has been met? (i.e. 80% of the students will get a score of 80% or higher on the assignment)
Assessment Results (7.04.03) Based on the performance levels/metrics set above, at the end of the semester, what were the results?
Evidence of Programmatic Decisions (7.04.04) Based on the assessment results above, how is the program using the results to drive their curricular decisions?
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