The University Of Southern Mississippi

PRACTICUM IN RECREATION

KIN 210

STUDENT MANUAL

REVISED, May 6, 2013

Mary Ann Aquadro, Ph.D., CTRS based upon previous edition authored by Susan Hubble Burchell, Ed.D., CPRP based upon previous editions co-authored with 2

Von Rey, M.S., MAE J. Allen Ellard, Re.D., CPRP

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE & RECREATION PRACTICUM IN RECREATION KIN 210 – Summer 2016 5W2 COURSE SYLLABUS

***Please Note: This COURSE SYLLABUS is for Practicums conducted at agencies and not at Summer Camps lasting 1 week or less – For Practicums being conducted at Summer Camps lasting one week or less please see the Summer Camp Course Syllabus***

PURPOSE

The Practicum experience is designed to expose the student to the working operation of a park, recreation, and leisure service agency (Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Administration). It is intended to include both observation of and practical work experience in agency programs. The success of the experience is heavily reliant upon cooperation and open communication among the student, agency supervisor, and the university supervisor.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The student should be involved in agency operations in the following ways:

PROFESSIONALISM

1. Student will follow standard agency employee procedures regarding adherence to job schedule, punctuality, absence, appropriate dress and grooming.

2. Student will maintain physical and emotional well-being in order to adequately perform assigned tasks.

3. Student will interact with all agency personnel in a professional manner.

4. Student will demonstrate a positive, professional attitude especially with regard to: enthusiasm for assigned tasks; loyalty to the agency; discretion in communication with and about the agency; agency staff, and patrons; and adherence to agency policies and procedures.

ACTIVITY PLANNING & LEADERSHIP

1. Student will observe two different agency staff members’ leadership/work styles. Briefly discuss with each staff member the planning necessary for the activity.

2. These observations and information will be incorporated into your reports.

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COURSE TERMINOLOGY

PRACTICUM

A combination of observation and practical experiences with an agency that offers recreation and leisure services. It is expected that the student will receive exposure to a variety of experiences that are typically performed by a full-time, professional employee of the agency whose responsibility is the delivery of recreation and leisure services.

SITE SUPERVISOR

The agency employee who possesses education and/or practical experience to serve as a positive role model in the delivery of recreation and leisure services. Site Supervisor must make the commitment to meet with the practicum student on a regular basis. If Site Supervisor is not physically on site to provide direct supervision of student, the student should be informed of another staff person who will provide temporary supervision and assistance as needed.

UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR

The faculty member who serves as the contact person for agency personnel and may serve as liaison between agency and student as necessary. The faculty member is responsible for determining course requirements and for assigning the final grade for the course.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

WRITTEN WORK Note: Student should consult schedule of deadlines for semester enrolled.

a. Practicum Work Agreement b. 2 Progress Reports c. Mid-Experience Evaluation (within 3 working days of completing 20 hours) d. Time Log (no less than 4 weeks working 10 hrs per week) e. Critique of Overall Experience f. Thank You Letter g. Final Evaluation

LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL RECEIVE A GRADE NO HIGHER THAN A “D”

DATES TO REMEMBER

Deadline dates will be provided to the student. You should plan to have the documentation in advance of the deadline to prevent loss of points.

1. Starting Date: Student should not begin practicum until university supervisor has approved practicum site and agency supervisor has signed student’s paperwork (Practicum Work Agreement Form). 3 4

2. There will be no Formal Class Meetings: The necessary forms are on the www.usm- marlowe.weebly.com website under the KIN 210 tab. See descriptions of assignments due on the Practicum Record. 3. Mid-Experience Evaluation: Upon completion of 20 hours, and/or by deadline identified in course materials, student should have their site supervisor complete and sign the Mid- Experience Evaluation.

4. On-site visits may occur randomly by the university supervisor.

AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT (ADA) STATEMENT:

If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. Address: The University of Southern Mississippi Office for Disability Accommodations 118 College Drive # 8586 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232 Fax: (601) 266-6035 Individuals with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi Relay Service at 1- 800-582-2233 (TTY) or email Suzy Hebert at [email protected].

HEALTH INSURANCE RECOMMENDATION:

Participation in this course may lead to accidents. All students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance coverage. Information is available through the Southern Miss Student Health Services at (601) 266-5390 or http://www.usm.edu/healthservice/services/insurance.html

EVALUATION

Practicum Work Agreement & Work Record (5 pts ea) 10 pts. Practicum Work Schedule 5 pts Complete required hours (40) and submit Time Log 30 pts Progress Reports (2 @ 5 pts ea) 10 pts Mid-Experience Evaluation 10 pts Thank you letter to site supervisor 15 pts Final Evaluation 15 pts Critique of Overall Experience ______30 pts TOTAL 125 pts

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Final Grade will be determined by total points earned: A = 90-100% (113-125 points) B = 80-90% (100-112 points) C = 70-80% (88-99 points) D = 60-70% (75-87 points) F = 59% or less (<75 points)

APPROVED PRACTICUM SITES --Hattiesburg and Vicinity--

The following sites are those which have previously accepted Southern Miss Recreation Practicum students. Agencies not on this list may also be used for practicum experience but must be approved by University Supervisor before any contact is made with agency.

Agency Service Emphasis Bedford Care 601-544-5300 Older Adult Alden Pointe 601-296-9711 Older Adult Ellisville State School Developmental Disabilities Hattiesburg Sigler Center Older Adults Brookdale 601-271-2177 Older Adult South Mississippi Mental Health Mental Health ARC 601-583-4251 Children/Dev Disabilities Twin Oaks Adult Day Care 601-545-5614 Older Adults Provision Living 601-329-2030 Older Adults DREAM of Hattiesburg 601-545-2102 Youth at Risk Oseola McCarty Youth Dev Ctr 601-336-7940 Youth Forrest County Juvenile Detention Ctr 601-545-6583 Youth at Risk Wesley Manor Retirement Community 601-270-1054 Older Adults Hattiesburg High School Children/Dev Disabilities The Claiborne Older Adults

Other facilities/programs may be available by special arrangements.

Students should: 1.) Call contact person (or Recreation/Activities/Program Director) to schedule an appointment to discuss possibility of practicum. 2.) Take your class schedule and Practicum Work Agreement with you to appointment to determine tentative schedule and to complete Practicum Work Agreement. 3.) Students should select Practicum sites which will provide appropriate experience for their emphasis area (Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Administration)

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Site Supervisor:

Thank you for your time and effort in agreeing to consider one of our students for a practicum student at your agency. The student should provide you with information regarding course requirements. Your cooperation in meeting the required deadlines will help to ensure a quality experience for the student.

Briefly, the practicum is an opportunity for the university student who is majoring in Recreation to gain practical, "hands-on" experience as a part of his/her college education. While the student is at your agency for a relatively short period (40 hours) we do believe that the interest and knowledge that he/she brings to your agency will prove to be helpful for your operation. On your part, we would expect that you devote that time and energy necessary to properly supervise the student while he/she is working for your agency.

We would encourage you to take the time to talk with the student to determine his/her previous experience and his/her reason for selecting your agency. When assigning the student specific responsibilities please take into consideration whether this is the student's first, second, or third practicum and the types and amount of recreation-specific coursework which they have completed. We would like the student to be adequately challenged but at the same time not be placed in a situation that is detrimental to the student or your participants/agency.

If at any time you have any questions or concerns regarding the practicum experience or the performance of one of our students at your agency, please feel free to contact me at (601) 266-5101.

Sincerely,

Megan Marlowe, M.S., C.T.R.S.

Megan Marlowe, M.S., CTRS Visiting Instructor The University of Southern Mississippi School of Human Performance & Recreation 118 College Drive, #5142 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 601-266-5101 [email protected]

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE & RECREATION PRACTICUM IN RECREATION KIN 210 ABBREVIATED COURSE SYLLABUS (SITE SUPERVISOR COPY)

PURPOSE

The Practicum experience is designed to expose the student to the working operation of a park, recreation, and leisure service agency. It is intended to include both observation of and practical work experience in agency programs. The success of the experience is heavily reliant upon cooperation and open communication among the student, agency supervisor, and the university supervisor.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The student should be involved in agency operations in the following ways:

PROFESSIONALISM

1. Student will follow standard agency employee procedures regarding adherence to job schedule, punctuality, absence, appropriate dress and grooming.

2. Student will maintain physical and emotional well-being in order to adequately perform assigned tasks.

3. Student will interact with all agency personnel in a professional manner.

ACTIVITY PLANNING & LEADERSHIP

1. Student will observe two different agency staff members’ leadership/work styles. Briefly discuss with each staff member the planning necessary for the activity.

2. These observations and information will be incorporated into student reports.

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COURSE TERMINOLOGY

PRACTICUM

SITE SUPERVISOR

UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

DUE DATES

For all required paperwork, students have specific due dates. It is the responsibility of the student to submit paperwork within required deadlines. It is the responsibility of the student to provide the agency supervisor with sufficient time to complete evaluations and other forms which require the agency supervisor’s signature. Agency supervisors are asked to assist student in meeting required deadlines by communicating with student regarding necessary lead time to complete evaluations and other forms in a timely manner.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

1. Starting Date: Student should not begin practicum until university supervisor has approved practicum site and agency supervisor has signed student’s Practicum Work Agreement Form. 2. There will be no Formal Class Meetings: The necessary forms are on the www.usm- marlowe.weebly.com website under the KIN 210 tab. See descriptions of assignments due by 6/29, 7/6, 7/20, and 7/27 on the Practicum Record. 3. Mid-Experience Evaluation: Upon completion of 20 hours, and/or by deadline identified in course materials, student should have their site supervisor complete and sign the Mid- Experience Evaluation. 4. On-site visits may occur randomly by the university supervisor.

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The University of Southern Mississippi School of Human Performance & Recreation PRACTICUM WORK AGREEMENT Print or type all Information except signature

PART I: STUDENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION (To be completed by student prior to initial meeting with site supervisor)

Student Name Practicum # 1 2 3 Email:______Phone ______Previous Practicum Experience: 1. Agency Semester Yr 2. Agency Semester Yr

Current Practicum Goals: List two goals to accomplish during this practicum: 1. 2

PART II: AGENCY INFORMATION Student should complete the following upon acceptance at site:

Agency Name Street Address

Mailing Address City State Zip

Site Supervisor Title Work Phone Email

PART III (TO BE COMPLETED BY AGENCY SUPERVISOR)

I have discussed the above information with the student listed above and agree to accept him/her for a Practicum experience with my agency. Upon final approval by the University Supervisor, the student will begin his/her practicum experience on _____ and finish on , based on approximately hours per week. While at this agency his/her primary responsibilities will include:

I have received my copy of the Practicum Course Syllabus and agree to provide appropriate supervision for this student and agree to work with the student and University Supervisor in providing this experience according to the outlined requirements.

Agency Supervisor (signature) Date

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PRACTICUM IN RECREATION KIN 210 PROGRESS REPORT

(Name) (Practicum Agency) Report (#) Days worked (mm/dd, mm/dd, mm/dd, mm/dd/yy) Hours Worked, this reporting period: (##) Hours Worked, cumulative: (##)

Summary and Reflection:

(Single spaced, narrative format, size 12 font, and minimum 1/2 page. Describe activities and reflect/analyze a minimum of two events as they compare to concepts from your classes; other personal observations should also be included.)

Goals for the coming 2 weeks: (Minimum 2 goals, may be in bulleted format)

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MID-EXPERIENCE EVALUATION (Submit by the due date posted on practicum record)

Student Name Date

Agency Date

Time Period: From: To:

* NOTE: Student and Agency Supervisor should sign evaluation AFTER it has been reviewed together by both student and supervisor.

Using the scale to the right, please rate the RATING SCALE student on each of the following qualities as it relates to the performance of the job of the NA Does not apply practicum students. PLEASE BE REALISTIC 1. Unsatisfactory in rating the practicum student. It is highly 2. Below average improbable that a student should rate all fives or 3. Average all ones. Your evaluation is only helpful to the 4. Above average extent that you are discriminating and thoughtful 5. Superior in evaluating the practicum student. Open-ended comments are particularly helpful. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Ability to organize people and resources Demonstrates a good knowledge of leadership Comments or Suggestions principles Maintains good rapport with the group Demonstrates an ability to control groups Displays a capacity to motivate others

WORK HABITS: Reports to work on time Dresses appropriately for the job Demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative Demonstrates enthusiasm for the job Completes work as assigned Works well with superiors Works well with co-workers Communicates well in writing Communicates well verbally Follows established policies & procedures Demonstrates flexibility

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PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Maintains emotional control Comments or Suggestions Accepts criticism and suggestion well Readily accepts new assignments Uses sound judgment Displays a sense of humor Demonstrates tact and courtesy

PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE: Shows a sincere interest in the profession Acts in a professional manner Shows an understanding of the whole field

OTHER

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THIS STUDENT’S CURRENT STRENGTHS?

IN WHAT AREAS DO YOU THINK THIS STUDENT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT?

I have met with the student to discuss this evaluation:

Agency Supervisor Signature Date

My Supervisor has met with me to discuss this evaluation:

______Student Signature Date

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FINAL EVALUATION (Submit by the due date posted on practicum record)

Student Name Date

Agency Date

Time Period: From: To:

* NOTE: Student and Site Supervisor should sign evaluation AFTER it has been reviewed together by both students and supervisor.

Using the scale to the right, please rate the RATING SCALE student on each of the following qualities as it relates to the performance of the job of the NA Does not apply practicum students. PLEASE BE REALISTIC 1. Unsatisfactory in rating the practicum student. It is highly 2. Below average improbable that a student should rate all fives or 3. Average all ones. Your evaluation is only helpful to the 4. Above average extent that you are discriminating and thoughtful 5. Superior in evaluating the practicum student. Open ended comments are particularly helpful. LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Ability to organize people and resources Demonstrates a good knowledge of leadership Comments or Suggestions principles Maintains good rapport with the group Demonstrates an ability to control groups Displays a capacity to motivate others

PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE: Shows a sincere interest in the profession Acts in a professional manner Shows an understanding of the whole field

OTHER

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THIS STUDENT’S CURRENT STRENGTHS?

IN WHAT AREAS DO YOU THINK THIS STUDENT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT?

I have met with the student to discuss this evaluation:

Agency Supervisor Signature Date

My Supervisor has met with me to discuss this evaluation:

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KIN 210 PRACTICUM IN RECREATION ADDITIONAL WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

THANK YOU LETTER TO SITE SUPERVISOR

Each student is required to write a letter of appreciation to his/her Site Supervisor for his/her assistance while at the agency. You will be expected to turn in the letter and the addressed stamped envelope (DO NOT SEAL THE ENVELOPE) prior to the due date as listed on practicum record. The letter may be in one of two formats: (a) if handwritten, it must be on some type of thank-you card or note; hand writing must be neat and legible; or (b) typed on standard typing paper. The following guidelines apply:

a. The content of the letter should be specific to your experience. b. All names and titles must be accurate and spelled correctly. c. You must submit a duplicate of your letter to the instructor. Include the word COPY clearly on this document. d. You will receive no credit for this if the above instructions are not followed.

CRITIQUE OF OVERALL EXPERIENCE

This critique is your written comments on the entire experience at the agency, its programs and staff. At a minimum, your comments should include these sections:

PART I a. Agency description: A brief description of the overall function and services provided by the agency. b. Responsibilities: A description of your responsibilities during the practicum. c. Challenges: Any issues/challenges which arose during your practicum and how they were addressed and/or solved. d. Leadership Observations/Opportunities: What leadership skills did you observe in your site supervisor and other agency employees? Discuss leadership opportunities you experienced and evaluate how you could have improved the experience for the participants. e. Benefits: How this experience will benefit you in the future. f. Evaluation: Is this an area you would like to work as a career? Why or Why not?

The Critique must be a minimum of 2 full pages (double-spaced, typed, 12 point font, 1” margins; name, course number single spaced in upper right corner; stapled).

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Supervisor’s FULL SIGNATURE verifies hours completed

Week Date/Time Worked # Hours Cumulative hours Responsibilities Supervisor’s Signature 1

______2 Student’s Signature Date Agency