Professional Involvement Activities

PURPOSE:  The purpose of this assignment is to immerse you in a variety of self-selected professional activities.  Every
professional in any career has an opportunity and obligation to contribute to the growth, development, and maintenance of
the profession in a number of different ways.  Most professionals support their local, state and national organizations through
memberships in these organizations.  Still others participate regularly in the activities sponsored by these organizations.  To
be a professional is to accept these responsibilities.  In return, you receive the benefit of the collective wisdom of practicing
professionals whose major goal is to further the profession and enhance its contributions to society in general.

Since one of the objectives of this course is to further your understanding of our profession, you will receive credit in this
course for participating in a number of professional activities.  There are, however, stipulations and guidelines for how you
can earn this credit.  Below is a list of professional activities for which you can earn professional involvement points toward
a required number of 25.  This portion of your grade will be calculated as follows: 25 points = A (5% of final grade),
21-24 points = B (4%), 17-20 points = C (3%), and below 17 = no credit (0).  You are encouraged to take this opportunity to
get involved early in the semester and not put this assignment off until the last few weeks.

You can earn up to 25 professional involvement points by participating in activities from at least two (2) of the major
categories below.  All points must be earned for participation during Spring Semester, not prior to it. It is anticipated that
many of you will earn much more than 25 points.

You are encouraged to earn more if you choose.  These are the kinds of activities that enhance a resume and help
you get a job.  All evidence must be turned in by Friday, April 30, 2004.


VERIFICATION:  To receive credit for any of the above activities, you must complete a verification form with the appropriate
signatures or supporting evidence.  These forms should be turned in to Dr. Grube as soon as the activity is completed. 
Documentation must be turned in within a week after the activity is completed or it will not be accepted.

Professional Involvement Verification Form

I. MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
You can receive credit for joining any of the organizations below as well as other professional organizations for which there is an
annual membership fee.

*All memberships must be submitted for credit by the tenth week of the semester.
*To receive credit for these organizations, submit a xerox copy of your membership card or the canceled check.

Professional Organization Points
WCU Physical Education Majors Club
3
North Carolina Association of Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD)
7
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
12
Other (see Dr. Grube)
TBD
Certifications Points
Earn and/or maintain certification in professional areas associated with the physical education, sport, or fitness fields.  Examples: 
-First Aid
-CPR
-Water Safety Instructor
-Coach(ASEP or other)
-Sports Official
-Fitness/Strength (ACSM) Trainer
-Other (see Dr. Grube)		  

3 each

(9 max)
 
 
 

 

II. PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
There are several opportunities to participate in professional activities local and statewide during the semester.
 

Level of Participation
Points
Become an elected WCU Majors Club Officer and attend all meetings. 
10
Attend all WCU Physical Education Majors Club meetings.
3
Become an officer of any professional organization that meets regularly and attend all meetings and functions.
10
Attend the NCAAHPERD State Convention (1-3 days). 
5-10
Attend The Mountain PEA Workshop (PEA - NCAAHPERD).
5

III. SELECTED SERVICE ACTIVITIES
There are a number of volunteer service activities that you can participate in during the Semester.
 

Activity
Points
Volunteer to assist a public school teacher with some work task 
(1 hour = 1 point).
 10 max
Assist with Field Day or Choice (play) Day at a public school.
1-3*
Volunteer for WCU PE Majors Club service activities (1 hour = 1 point).
10 max
Any volunteer professional service activity involving a minimum of 
1/2 day (4 hours).
4
Write and submit for publication an article to a professional journal.
10
Other (see Dr. Grube)
TBD

IV. FULL-SEMESTER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Some of you can become involved in activities which go on throughout the semester, or periodically during the semester.
 

Activity
Points
Participate on an intramural team at WCU.
-One sport during the semester
-Two sports during the semester
-Three sports during the semester
-Intramural coach (1-3 sports)
8 max
4
6
8
2
Participate on an intercollegiate team that practices and plays during the semester (off-season, 5 points).
10 max
Participate on a city recreation team(s).
-Half semester duration
-Entire semester duration
8 max
4
8
Participate in a race, triathalon, competition, etc.
2-5
Teach or work on a regular basis throughout the semester in any of the following:
-Aerobics/fitness center or club
-Church/Youth Sports Program: coach or official
-Intramural/School Sports Program: coach or official
-Recreation Department: Teacher, Supervisor, Lifeguard, etc.
-Private school or Day Care program: Teacher, Supervisor, etc.
-After school program
-Work in any capacity in the profession (teaching, coaching, etc.)
-Academic tutor
8 max
3-8*
3-8*
3-8*
3-8*
3-8*
3-8*
3-8*
3-8*
                                          *Depends on time involved.
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