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Examine the planning process for facilities development in fitness, recreation, and wellness
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
Criteria
Explain general principles and practices of recreation areas and facilities management
Explain the primary phases of the facility development cycle from initial concept to completion
Explain evaluation and assessment techniques used in the design, development, maintenance, and improvement of recreation areas and facilities
Differentiate between routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance tasks
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Interpret fitness, recreation, parks, and open space plans
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
Criteria
Identify standard architectural symbols, legends, and scale ratios commonly used in a plan
Discuss energy conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives as part of a plan
Address ADA compliance or non-compliance in a plan
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Analyze practices of hiring staff for the operation of fitness, recreation, and wellness facilities
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
Criteria
Summarize the different forms of compensation and when to use each
Explain the importance of job descriptions
Examine an organizational chart to identify staffing gaps
Appraise how a facility's "Termination or Philosophy" protocols reflect its commitment to organizational culture and professional boundaries
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Build facility marketing and sales concepts, tools, and processes
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
Criteria
Critique a facility's marketing plan according to instructor guidelines
Assess marketing plan alignment with the organization’s mission
Design a member retention strategy through programming
Create a membership sales tool (such as a facility tour script or digital brochure) for a prospective member
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Evaluate principles and practices of safety, emergency action, and risk management in fitness, recreation, and wellness facilities
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
Criteria
Describe operational structure and management/leadership concepts associated with the operation of fitness, recreation, and wellness facilities
Explain the importance of risk management in the planning and on-going operations of these facilities
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Interpret a conceptual site plan for a facility
Assessment Strategies
Presentation
Criteria
Explain the basic issues related to planning facilities, including site selection, design, and the construction process
Describe contemporary facility financing strategies and long-term planning processes
Identify major trends and issues impacting the planning, designing, and construction of these facilities
Apply construction terminology and standards
Compare the roles of various professionals involved in designing and constructing a facility or venue
Presentation meets length, delivery, and speaking guidelines specified by the instructor
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Defend the value of diverse user and/or public input into the planning process
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Presentation and/or Case Study
Criteria
Define the different categories of stakeholders—such as community members, staff, and marginalized user groups
Compare the stakeholders’ specific roles in the planning process
Facilitate a public input session or survey to gather actionable data for a conceptual site plan
Examine the consequences of excluding diverse viewpoints from the planning process