Students in this course will engage in twenty hours of service-
learning experiences in the community related to education and
areas of kinesiology. A student contract and journal are
required.
Athena Title
Community Practicum
Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled in a professional program to register for this course
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
The student will develop teaching and leadership skills while contributing to the community.
The student will identify issues and problems that impact on students' activities and educational endeavors.
The student will develop, refine, and broaden their decision making and human relations skills that, as educators, they will use in all aspects of their professional lives.
The student will recognize their potential as educators who can positively influence the total community.
The student will identify, explore, interpret and clarify new directions and goals that relate to the intersection of their profession and community.
The student will demonstrate reflective skills through keeping a journal of their experiences.
The student will develop and improve communication skills that will allow students to be competent in such areas as team building, effective listening, cooperative decision making, promoting mutuality of purpose and action, accepting and using feedback from several sources, and ensuring the involvement of all team members.
The student will develop positive attitudes toward community service.
Topical Outline
1. Complete 20 hours of service to your service site.
2. Complete a learning contract for your service site.
3. Attend class and meet with instructor when directed.
4. Keep and submit a journal that identifies:
a. what you did during your 20 hours
b. how those experiences relate to your professional goals, and
c. How your service experiences will affect you as a citizen.
