Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10109175Fitness, Recreation, & Wellness Internship Practicum

Course Information

Description

Students must complete a 144-hours of internship with an approved fitness/recreation/wellness agency. The on-site practitioner and internship coordinator supervise the student's progress. Recommended for students who have completed two full semesters of program coursework and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Total Credits

Prior Learning Assessment

Available

Course Competencies

Summarize students' roles and responsibilities

Assessment Strategies

by completion of all required assignments, reports and evaluations

by completion of "Internship Log"

Criteria

you attain appropriate internship assignment

you complete "Internship Agreement" with employer

you complete Internship Log

you submit "4-week Student Questionnaire"

you complete all "Student Evaluation Reports" at the completion of internship

you submit all Student and Employer Evaluation Reports by the specified date

you obtain verification of 300 work hours from employer(s)

you seek help from Teacher/Coordinator when needed
Summarize employer's and supervisor's roles and responsibilities

Assessment Strategies

by completion of required reports and evaluations

Criteria

you request meaningful work experience

you request adequate supervision

you request adequate training

you request appropriate supervisors to provide positive role models

you request "Supervisor Evaluation" Reports

you request "Employer/Supervisor Final Evaluation" Report

you request employer(s) to verify 300 work hours of experience

you request employer/supervisor discuss all evaluations with student

you request employer/supervisor contact program teacher to help resolve problems
Demonstrate Recreation skills

Assessment Strategies

by student performance evaluations

by completion of internship log

Criteria

you participate in assigned duties

you observe assigned duties

you perform common tasks described in contract

you participate in programming process

you participate in recreation activity delivery

you participate in participant evaluation process

you observe board protocols

you observe emergency procedures
Examine Recreation career field

Assessment Strategies

by student performance evaluations

Criteria

you adjust to full-time work

you work until all work is done regardless of hours already worked

you develop an appreciation of quantity and quality of work accomplished in a single day by performing all duties as assigned

you continue your education as needed

you cultivate relationships for future career placement

you acknowledge variety of opportunities
Develop interpersonal relationships

Assessment Strategies

by student performance evaluations

Criteria

you conduct duties and communications in a professional manner

you behave appropriately in a variety of situations, circumstances and roles

you work effectively alone, in pairs and in small groups

you demonstrate awareness of and respect for differences

you recognize conflict and use conflict resolution skills when appropriate

you maintain confidentiality of customer information

you communicate effectively using appropriate terminology

you are courteous to staff and clients

you are honest, punctual, ethical and cooperative

you displays a willingness to learn

you dress in appropriate manner