Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: - BA2023 Practicum in Fitness Management
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Three credit hours-Internship.  Work is done in selected fitness training stations under supervision of the instructor.  The student is required to complete a project relating to his or her training station and weekly visitations with the instructor.  Total clock time required to receive three hours of internship credit is 135 hours. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: Prepare students to obtain a job in the sports management or marketing industry, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: No text required for this course.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES:Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes.
   • Outcome #2 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
   • Outcome #3 Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
   • Outcome #5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #7 Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the diverse cultures, creeds and life styles of America and the world community.
   • Outcome #9 Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • Demonstrate work behavior attitudes
     • Exhibit dependability, punctuality, and honesty
     • Demonstrate accuracy, initiative, and self-confidence
     • Practice patience, time management, and positive attitude
     • Develop leadership skills
     • Establish job improvement goals
   • Maintaining a Business Environment
     • Uphold a clean and orderly work area
     • Practice good personal hygiene and cleanliness
     • Wear suitable and professional attire
     • Demonstrate product knowledge
     • Promote company image
     • Participate in professional development
   • Exhibit Leadership Skills
     • Exhibit good working relationships with others
     • Respond positively to criticism and praise
     • Accept responsibility for actions
     • Perform as a team member
   • Adapt to Change
     • Update technical skills
     • Demonstrate willingness to learn
     • Participate in continuing education
   • Performing Job Skills
     • Read and comprehend written communications
     • Speak effectively, using business terminology
     • Use proper grammar
     • Follow written and oral directions
     • Utilize computer skills relating to job
     • Apply mathematics for job related problem solving
     • Demonstrate ability to perform quantity of work
     • Manage the frequency of unfinished jobs
7. COURSE OUTLINE: Each individual is dealt with in a customized manner, so the following is a series of steps that all students follow.
   • After the student is enrolled there is a training agreement developed for the job in which he or she will be doing the internship. If the student is seeking employment, both the student and the instructor will work together in the placement of that student.
   • Students enrolled will record the hours worked and present it to the instructor at the end of the semester.
   • The instructor and the student will establish meeting times where any problems will be reviewed and additional instruction on project assignments will be addressed.
   • After establishing contact with the cooperating employer, the instructor and student will complete a contract of the course requirements.
   • The instructor will make periodic on site visits to the student’s job site. This will vary in number due to the location of the student’s job and the progress the student is making in the job.
   • During the on site visits, the instructor will discuss the student’s training areas and progress with the cooperating employer. At the same visit the instructor will take the opportunity to observe the activities of the student during the course of a regular working day.
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • On-the-job Experience
   • Project assignments
   • Instructor visitations
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS: Instructional materials will be used according to the student's occupational area.
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: The student will be evaluated by a combination of evaluations by the training sponsor, the instructor, and the contracted project grade.
    • Outcome #2: Assessed through work place presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.
    • Outcome #3: Assessed through work place presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.
    • Outcome #5: Assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of on the job instruction.
    • Outcome #7: Assessed through student participation in various activities.
    • Outcome #9: Assessed through work place projects and simulations that offer cases for decision making and group participation.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    Revised 07/14