The ProfessionHPR 200 Spring 2011

Define single use. (1) Name one religious youth organization. (1) Tell me what you know about the National

Park Service. (2) Which category of recreation does campus

recreation fall under? (1)

Quiz

“Formal education can rarely improve on the

character of a scoundrel.”

Derek Bok, President Harvard University, 1982

“Never let your sense of morals get in the way of

doing what’s right.”

Issac Asimov

“Moral character is formed by habitual action.”

Aristotle

Different fields

Profession◦ Occupation or vocation requiring training in the liberal

arts or sciences and advanced study in a specialized field; a body of qualified people

Professional◦ Having great skill or experience in a particular field or

activity; an assured competence in a field

Professionalism◦ Professional status, methods, character, or standards

What is professionalism?

Make sound decisions Function as leaders Put clients first Commit to profession Strong work ethic

Characteristics of a Professional

Appreciate diversity Accept responsibility Positive attitude Timely completion of tasks Balance professional relationships

Characteristics of a Professional

Punctuality Clothing choices Morality and ethics Professional organizations Cell phones and pagers Certification

Characteristics of a Professional

Beneficence◦ Maximize benefits / Minimize possibility of harm

Non-Maleficence◦ Use knowledge, skills and abilities to help, respect

their decisions and protecting them from harm Autonomy

◦ Respect individuals to make their own choices re: their care

Justice◦ Individuals served fairly and with equity

ATRA Code of Ethics

Fidelity◦ Be loyal and faithful in meeting commitments to

clients, colleagues, agencies and the profession Veracity

◦ Truthful and honest Informed Consent

◦ Mutual respect and shared decision making Confidentiality and Privacy

◦ Disclose all relevant info to clients and not to disclose private client info to 3rd parties

ATRA Code of Ethics cont’d

Competence◦ Responsibility to maintain and improve knowledge

related to the profession and maintain credentials Compliance with laws and regulations

◦ Responsible for complying with local, state and federal laws, regulations and ATRA policies governing the profession of Recreation Therapy

ATRA Code of Ethics cont’d

Volunteer Think about your resume Develop activity resources Join professional organizations Put this information into action in all your

classes

What can I do now?

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (APHERD)

American Camping Association (ACA) Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA) National Employee Services Recreation Association

(NESRA) National Intramural Recreation Services Association

(NIRSA) World Leisure and Recreation Association (WLRA) American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Society for Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE) Mississippi Recreation and Park Association (MRPA)

Professional Organizations

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance

1885 Largest Most influential**

AAHPERD

American Camping Association 1910 Advance well being through camping Educational Recreational

ACA

American Therapeutic Recreation Association

1984—Hattiesburg, MS Health care

ATRA

National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association

1950 Intramural sports Campus recreation

NIRSA

National Recreation and Parks Association 1966 Enhance human environment Improvement of park facilities Provision of satisfying recreation

NRPA

American Park & Recreation Society

Armed Forces Recreation Society

Citizen Board Members

Leisure & Aging Society

National Aquatic Section

National Society for Park Resources

Society of Park & Recreation Educators

Student Branch

NRPA Branches were converted to Networks

Largest professional Network Professionals Local park, recreation, and leisure services

APRS

1966 Educators in field JLR

SPRE

Canada College level curriculum—practical skills for the technician

(practitioner) University level curriculum—more philosophical approach Great Britain promoting management of leisure resources Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management The Netherlands Association of Heads of Municipal Parks and Gardens Responsible for parks and gardens WLRA aid organizations throughout world education, information, consulting, and research

Global Recreation

Recreation services◦ Lead organized activities

Recreation resources◦ Protection of resources

Tourism◦ Travel for pleasure

Amusement and entertainment◦ Operation of games

Careers in Recreation

Adventure Recreation

College Teaching Commercial

Recreation Community

Education Community

Recreation Convention

Management

Corporate Fitness Correctional

Recreation Cultural Arts Employee

Recreation Entertainment Law Facility Management Intramural Sports Leisure Counseling

Careers in Recreation

Military Recreation Outdoor Recreation Park Ranger Recreation Forester Resource & Park

Management Rural Recreation

Senior Centers Student Unions Therapeutic

Recreation Travel & Tourism Volunteer

Agencies Wildlife Manager Youth Sports

Careers in Recreation

1. Administrator who plans, organizes, and coordinates operations of the agency

2. Providing supervision for other staff members

3. Working with other TR specialists or treatment team members; exerting leadership with peers

4. Actual delivery of TR to clients

Levels of Recreation Leadership