Program Detail

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

Accredited Programs




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.
  • Outcome:
    Students shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the nature and scope of sport and recreation professions and the agencies that offer their programs.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Chapter quizzes
  • Result:
    Quiz averages were 79.5%.
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..
  • Outcome:
    Students shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge of day-to-day management operations in sport and recreation professions.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Students completed a management project.
  • Result:
    Student average was 84%.

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.
  • Outcome:
    Students shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the nature and scope of therapeutic recreation and the agencies that offer related services.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Midterm exam
  • Result:
    Class average was 81%.
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%.