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Explore Madison College resources to support academic success (disability services, career center, learning center, tutoring services, and library).
Assessment Strategies
Reflection, Facilitation Exercises
Criteria
Identify resources at Madison College
Evaluate the importance of each resource to personal academic goals and needs
Describe at least three specific ways each resource could be utilized to enhance academic success
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Explore career paths, certifications, opportunities, and employment in the field of fitness, recreation and wellness.
Assessment Strategies
Reflection, Scenario Response, cover letter, resume, and branding guide
Criteria
Describe various career paths within the fitness, recreation, and wellness field
Analyze the requirements for certifications and qualifications in chosen career paths
Evaluate potential opportunities for employment within the field
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Examine the national professional organizations in the fitness and wellness field.
Assessment Strategies
Group Discussion, Industry Engagement Event (in person or virtual)
Criteria
Identify major national professional organizations relevant to the fitness and wellness field
Discuss the roles and functions of these organizations within the industry
Describe benefits of membership in these organizations for professional development
Justify the significance of professional organizations in the field
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Investigate the history of the fitness, recreation, and wellness field, the current industry landscape, and the current scope of practices for those in the field.
Assessment Strategies
Case Study
Criteria
Describe the historical evolution of the fitness, recreation, and wellness field
Analyze the current industry landscape, including trends and developments
Explore the scope of practices and roles within the field, considering diverse perspectives
Case study response includes historical context, industry landscape, and current practices
Explore socio-historical understanding of inequalities and underrepresentation in the fitness, recreation, and wellness industry
Explore different abilities and their experience with fitness, recreation, and wellness
Analyze activities outside of the individual's normal exposure to leisure activities
Examine the use of leisure/recreation time for Americans vs a global perspective
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Examine professional paths in personal training, health coaching, group fitness, nutrition, recreation, and corporate wellness.
Assessment Strategies
Self- Reflection, Informational Interview, Report
Criteria
Describe various professional paths within personal training, nutrition, health coaching, group fitness, nutrition, recreation, outdoor adventure, and wellness
Describe your personal interests, strengths, and goals related to these professional paths
Informational interview includes a professional in one of the chosen fields
Report includes insights gained from the interview
Report includes a reflection on the interview’s relevance to personal career aspirations
Report includes potential job opportunities that align with professional pathways
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Implement social media concepts and/or platforms, websites, and business materials.
Assessment Strategies
Portfolio, Presentation
Criteria
Evaluate social media platforms and websites for professional use in the fitness, recreation, and wellness field
Portfolio includes business materials such as sample social media content, website design concepts, and self-promotional materials including but not limited to a resume, cover letter, discovering your story, present and future bio, elevator pitch, and branding guide
Apply branding concepts, marketing strategies, and audience engagement techniques to your portfolio and presentation
Presentation showcases your creativity, professionalism, and alignment with industry standards
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Explore teamwork and community building
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration, Reflection
Criteria
Describe the characteristics of strong teams
Apply the principles and practices of effective teamwork
Work cooperatively to support common goals
Recognize your bias and general tendencies for responding to people
Contribute to team with ideas
Complete share of tasks
Empower team members by active listening and validating other’s contributions
Contribution to building a sense of community and camaraderie among peers
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Communicate effectively
Assessment Strategies
Scenarios, Peer and Instructor Feedback, Email messaging, Speaking
Criteria
Language is clear and concise in written and verbal interactions, including emails, conversations, and presentations
Use language and tone appropriate to the context and audience
Articulate ideas, express thoughts and opinions, and actively listen during conversations
Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution skills in problem-solving situations
Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in responding to unexpected challenges or changes in circumstances
Respond to feedback for skill enhancement