• Explain knowledge of the structure of the human body and locate anatomic landmarks
• Describe movements for major joints of the body and analyze the movement patterns and muscles involved in performing various activities
• Discuss various locomotors and sport-related activities with regard to the biomechanical principles that explain the kinematics and kinetics of motion

• Explain the metabolic processes responsible for generation of ATP and the relationship among the anaerobic and aerobic systems
• Articulate the metabolic and cardiorespiratory responses and adaptations to training
• Demonstrate the ability to assess metabolic and cardiorespiratory function and to interpret the results
• Describe their understanding of the neuromuscular responses and adaptations to training, and describe the impact of the neuromuscular system on human performance
• Demonstrate the ability to assess neuromuscular function, and to interpret the results

• Demonstrate the different methods for assessing health status of clients and evaluate the results for exercise assessment and programming
• Apply the guidelines for stress test administration and the principles of fitness assessment, through their ability to conduct exercise testing
• Interpret information from fitness assessment and evaluate the results to develop an appropriate exercise recommendation

• Explain the effects of body composition on health and athletic performance
• Discuss the role of diet and exercise in determining body composition
• Perform nutritional assessment via analysis of dietary intake, basal metabolic rate, energy expenditure, and body composition; interpret the results with specific attention to weight control and nutritional health
• Interpret appropriate nutritional guidelines related to physical activity and alterations in body composition, and apply the principles to various groups within the population

• Conduct a needs assessment and identify a health problem in the related target population based on the results
• Apply behavior change theories related to health promotion interventions
• Follow the major criteria and guidelines for developing a health promotion program and related interventions

• Identify and discuss the major concepts related to information processing, attention, mental practice, and practice constraints
• Describe proper type and amount of instruction and feedback required to promote skill performance
• Demonstrate understanding of basic motor learning principles in everyday life and activities
• Illustrate and explain different stages of skill acquisition
• Discuss and give examples of different learning styles

• Interpret statistical analyses, tables, and summaries typically presented in research reports
• Understand basic measurement constructs such as validity, reliability, scales of measurement, field tests, and laboratory test.
• Plan and carry out analyses that include descriptive data, differences among and between groups, and relationships among and between variables

• Nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism, or related professions and their associated industries.
• Techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries.
• Foundation of the profession in history, science, and philosophy.

To accomplish this goal, students will be able to:

• Compare the concepts of leisure, recreation, and play.
• Describe the historical and philosophical foundations of the profession.
• Evaluate the criteria of a profession.
• Analyze the scope of practices and diverse setting and populations served by the profession.
• Select relevant research methods to solve problems addressed by the profession.
• Apply a decision-making process to ethical and professional dilemmas.

• Design, implement, and evaluate recreation programs and services appropriate to the setting and populations served, respecting personal and cultural diversities, based on needs assessments.
• Lead a variety of recreation programs for diverse groups in diverse settings.
• Adapt the environment, facility, space, and equipment to the needs of the participants.

• Demonstrate general knowledge of management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, as applied to leisure services.
• Analyze staffing practices.
• Develop a budget utilizing multiple financing sources.
• Create a grant proposal.
• Apply marketing principles and strategies.

• Conduct needs assessments that yield relevant information for program design.
• Design, implement, and evaluate recreation programs according to professional standards of practice.
• Develop program plans.
• Document program outcomes.
• Advocate for recreation and leisure services in oral, written and electronic formats.
• Plan and deliver a staff training session.
• Analyze ethical issues that arise in practice.
• Articulate a professional philosophy.
• Create a personal leadership action plan to further develop professionalism.
• Students will be able to demonstrate competency in relevant skills required of an entry-level bachelor's preparation for recreational professions.