Erie Community College, State University of New York

RECREATION LEADERSHIP

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Recreation Leadership, the student will be able to:

• Understand nature of the human body, associated illnesses and disabilities
• Administer first aid when appropriate according to agency policy
• Understand basic medical and psychiatric terminology
• Assist in the recruitment, training of part-time staff and volunteers
• Assist in programmatic functions in terms of planning, organizing, and conducting activities
• Assist in the establishment of program goals, objectives, and in evaluation of program outcomes
• Conduct and supervise recreational program activities based on agencies’ population, ages, needs, and interests
• Counsel program participants and encourage individuals in groups to take part in a wide range of recreational activities
• Make a concerted effort to develop relationships with agency members based upon needs, interests, and special problems
• Organize and conduct tournaments, leagues, skill tests, and special events
• Teach skill fundamentals in individual and team sports, craft media, swimming, camping, music, and dance
• Officiate organized sports and activities
• Provide daily care and maintenance of supplies, equipment and activity areas, especially the gymnasium, outdoor fields, locker rooms, weight rooms, exercise rooms, swimming pools, and craft media rooms
• Recommend and requisition supplies and equipment for agency programs
• Make daily, weekly, and monthly reports on activities as required by the recreation agency
• Ensure that all obstacles to safety are eliminated
•  Adapt program activities based upon the bio-psychosocial limitation imposed by illness and disability as related to leisure involvement
• Understand the attitudes and self-concepts of disabled persons with regard to themselves and their illness or disability