10109160Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Fitness, Recreation, & Wellness
Course Information
Description
This course serves as an introduction to diversity, equity & inclusion and an understanding of needs and program adaptations relative to fitness & recreational pursuits. Topics covered include history, philosophy, purpose, programming, as well as characteristics and needs of diverse populations.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Investigate fitness and recreational opportunities for diverse populations
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic
    Criteria
    Differentiate various diverse populations
    Summarize the benefits related to leisure participation
    Identify underserved and underrepresented groups
    Explain diversity, equity and equality and inclusion
    Differentiate international and local diversity of cultures, including immigrant experiences, language diversity, and global perspectives on race, ethnicity, and legacies of colonialism
    Compare the concepts related to diversity to your personal experience and your own personal demographic variables
    Summarize implications of the concepts to the workplace and/or personal life

  2. Explore legislation affecting diverse populations and the delivery of fitness and recreation services
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral or written assignment, case study, exam/quiz
    Criteria
    Examine the influence legislation has on leisure service delivery
    Explore the various legislation that pertains to diverse populations
    Analyze contemporary and historical systems that structure and reproduce inequalities
    Discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it affects leisure service delivery
    Explain title IX and how it affects leisure service delivery
    Discuss Civil Rights legislation and how it affects leisure service delivery
    Distinguish between human and civil rights

  3. Determine the factors that are barriers to fitness and recreation participation
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral presentation, Project, Scenarios
    Criteria
    Explain the concepts of power and privilege
    Provide examples of privilege
    Relate privilege to power
    Identify your own privileges
    Identify the common factors that prevent persons from taking part in leisure activities
    Explore the category across the various markers of identity
    Provide examples of the barrier and how it affects participants
    Provide examples of how professionals might begin to address barriers

  4. Summarize the design of accessible and usable fitness and recreation environments
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Research, Accessibility Project, Reasonable Accommodations Scenarios
    Criteria
    Explain universal design and accessibility and how they are different
    Describe the 2010 ADA standards for accessible design
    Describe concepts associated with Universal Design
    Determine when modifications are beneficial/appropriate
    Describe various types of accommodations and how to apply them in a fitness or recreational setting

  5. Determine community resources for inclusive and special recreation programs
    Assessment Strategies
    Project, Written, Research
    Criteria
    Identify organizations that support various medical conditions and/or disabilities
    Examine the roles of social service organizations and their resources available to create a more equitable and inclusive space
    Identify ways you and others can advocate for equality and social justice

  6. Explore developing, implementing, and evaluating fitness and recreational opportunities for diverse populations
    Assessment Strategies
    Interview, Project, Oral Presentation, Research
    Criteria
    Demonstrate awareness of cultural identity cultivating inclusivity and implementing culturally relevant services for diverse needs
    Use inclusive and person-first language
    Examine marketing strategies for target population
    Explore engagement and evaluation strategies

  7. Evaluate how age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and other markers of identity impact self-perception and the delivery of fitness and recreation services
    Assessment Strategies
    Written, Oral and Graphic
    Criteria
    Utilize intercultural communication skills and inclusive language across various markers of identity
    Demonstrate cross cultural competencies including the awareness, knowledge, skills, practices and/or processes needed to function effectively and appropriately with people from other cultures
    Explore the process of having critical conversations and addressing viewpoints different from my own