Course Detail
SRA 410 Senior Seminar: Professional DevelopmentSRA 410 IS Sec 1, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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Instructor Information: |
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Instructor name: David has taught at Ole Miss since 2006, following a twenty-five-year career leading recreation programs for churches and retirement communities. |
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Contact Information: |
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If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours. For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department: The University of Mississippi Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313 |
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Course Description |
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This is am 16-lesson independent study course on the topic of career paths and professional development in recreation, parks, sport management, hospitality, and tourism. |
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Textbook Information: |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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Objectives include (but are not limited to):
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 16 instructional modules (or lessons). You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance. * NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page |
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Lesson | Reading Assignments | Due for Grades | Suggested Pacing Guide (if you want to complete the course in a traditional semester) |
Start Here | *You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.*NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. | Syllabus Quiz | Week 1 |
0 | Course Introduction/Resources | Discussion board, Respondus Download, and Sample Respondus Exam | Week 1 |
1 | Chapter 1: Recreation and Leisure in North American Life | Quiz |
Week 1 |
2 | Chapter 2: Understanding Careers in Recreation, Parks, Sport Management, Hospitality, and Tourism | Assignment, Quiz | Week 2 |
3 | Chapter 3: Basic Leisure Frameworks and Theories | Assignment | Week 3 |
4 | Chapter 4: Community Recreation and Leisure Services | Quiz | Week 4 |
5 | Chapter 5: Recreation in Nonprofit Organizations | Quiz | Week 5 |
6 | Chapter 6: Armed Forces Recreation | Quiz, Major Project 1 | Week 6 |
7 | Chapter 7: Outdoor Recreation | Assignment, Quiz, Resume and Cover Letter | Week 7 |
Mid Term Exam | All assignments that come before the exam must be submitted. | Mid Term Exam to be completed before proceeding |
Week 8 |
MIDPOINT OF COURSE | You are encouraged to reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information. | All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course | The exact date the semester students are encouraged to reach the midpoint is specified in their registration information. |
8 | Chapter 8: Recreational Therapy (Therapeutic Recreation) | Quiz | Week 8 |
9 | Chapter 9: Campus Recreation, Leisure, and Intramurals | Quiz | Week 9 |
10 | Chapter 10: Sport Management and Sport Teams | Assignment, Quiz | Week 10 |
11 | Chapter 11: Event Planning and Management | Quiz | Week 11 |
12 | Chapter 12: The Hospitality Industry | Quiz | Week 12 |
13 | Chapter 13: Travel and Tourism | Assignment, Quiz | Week 13 |
14 | Chapter 14: Commercial Recreation and Leisure Businesses | Quiz | Week 14 |
15 | Chapter 15: Preparing for a Career in Recreation & Chapter 16: Forces Shaping the Future | Assignment, Quiz, Major Project 2, Conference or Practicum Option | Week 15 |
Final Exam | Be sure all work has been submitted prior to taking this exam. | Final Exam To be submitted to finalize credit |
Week 16 |
Grading: |
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Grading Scale: GRADING INFORMATION: The grading format is as follows: FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |