Virginia Wesleyan University
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Dr. Jill Sturts, Professor and Chair
Email
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 455-3305
The primary purpose of the program is to provide both classroom and practical learning experiences in the study of Sport and Recreation Management.
COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
COAPRT Standard 7.02. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
- Outcome:
Students shall demonstrate the ability to design sport and recreation services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
- Measure Type:
Direct
- Assessment Method:
Students complete a final portfolio for a program or event.
- Result:
Student average was 83.5%.
COAPRT Standard 7.03. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions..
The primary purpose of the program is to provide both classroom and practical learning experiences in the study of Recreational Therapy.
COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
COAPRT Standard 7.02. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
- Outcome:
Students shall demonstrate the ability to plan and design therapeutic recreation services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
- Measure Type:
Direct
- Assessment Method:
Simulated interventions - students practiced skills in small groups. Each group was able to administer the assessment three times before having to implement for the assignment.
- Result:
Student average was 79.5%.
COAPRT Standard 7.03. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions..
- Outcome:
Students shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge about day-to-day operations in the therapeutic recreation profession.
- Measure Type:
Direct
- Assessment Method:
Students completed a Written Plan of Operation
- Result:
Student average was 84.5%.
COAPRT Standard 2.05.05
The program annually posts 7.0 series aggregated data and additional evidence reflecting program academic quality and student achievement on their program and/or departmental website. Such information shall be consistent with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements.
COAPRT Standard 3.06
The program has a practice of informing the public about the harm of degree mills and accreditation mills.
COAPRT Standard 3.07
The program has a practice of informing the public about their COAPRT accredited programs.