professionaldevelopment

The purpose of this course requirement is to provide you with opportunities to assume professional responsibility. The options listed below represent a variety of areas in professional development and responsibility - you must have activities representing at least 3 of these categories with no more than 25 points in any category. An activity may count only if it is not counting toward a requirement in a Rowan class. The activity MUST occur during this semester.

For those students who are enrolled in two of my courses this semester, your professional development points will count for BOTH classes - you WILL NOT have to duplicate experiences or submissions.

Follow this link to a listing of opportunities.

To receive credit for your activity, you MUST submit the following:

A one-paragraph submission (75 word minimum) describing the activity, membership, or experience and indicating how it relates to your professional development/responsibility or future career.
Supporting documentation - this would include items such as registration receipts, programs, thank you letter, pay stub, etc.
A thank you letter or letter of support will also be a good addition to your portfolio. The letter should be thanking you - not informing me of your contributions.
Keep in mind - the experiences you complete here will also represent you on a resume or during an interview.
Failure to submit documentation will result in a reduced or zero point total.

You can submit your documentation at any time, however, all documentation must be submitted by date indicated on course schedule. If you anticipate completion of an event after the end of classes this semester, but before the completion of the exam period - you should check with me to see if it is acceptable.

I WILL return all documentation to you either during class or when you stop by my office (I keep your projects, etc. on file for three semesters following course completion). You can also go to the Rowan site for volunteer opportunities.

Submission: (1) you can link your activity description/reflection to your portfolio page; or (2) you can submit a hard copy of your description/reflection.

Documentation: (1) scan documentation and include it on your portfolio page; (2) make a photocophy and include it with your hard copy; (3) bring it to class and show me and I will record it on your hard copy description/reflection paper; or (4) bring it to class and I will record it on my gradesheet if you link your description/reflection to your portfolio page.

Category - Membership	Point Value
Active/current membership in NJAHPERD, NJEA or state specialization organization	12.5
Active/current membership in AAHPERD, NATA, National Wellness or national specialization organization	12.5
Active/current membership in discipline-related, e.g. National Strength Training, AFA	5
Category - Conferences/Conventions
Attend a professional conference related to your specialization - attend worskhops for 2 days or 3 days (2 day = 12.5 pts; 3 day = 17.5 pts)	12.5 or 17.5
Attend a workshop related to your specialization - attend workshops for a half day or full day (half day = 5 pts; full day = 7.5 pts)	5 or 7.5
Present a session at a professional conference	10
Present a session at a workshop	5
Athletic Training inservice sessions (1 point each - up to 5 points)	5
Publication of an article	15
Observations (classrooms, ER, etc. - check with me FIRST) observations - max of 5 - 1 pt per observation (observations completed as a requirement for another class may not be used)	5 - 10
Leadership
Officer, Board member, Official delegate in professional organization.	10
Officer in HES, AT, HPFM-NWI specialization club (receive points for officer, but not for member)	10
Active membership in HES, AT, HPFM-NWI club	5
Work-related topics
Work/specialization related experience (off campus AT) part time = 5; full time (15+ hrs/wk) = 10	5 - 10
Work experience (miscellaneous - check with me FIRST) part time = 5; full time (15+ hrs/wk) = 10	5 - 10
Work/specialization related experience (substitute teacher) certificate = 5; 1-10 days = 1 pt for each day - max of 10 pts.	5 - 15
Work/specialization related experience (coach or teacher) clinic = 5; for season (15+ hrs/wk) = 10	5 - 10
Work/specialization related experience (fitness) part time = 5; full time (15+ hrs/wk) = 10	5 - 10
Volunteer
Volunteer/specialization related experience (coach) (15+ hrs/wk = 10; part-time = 5)	5 - 10
Volunteer/specialization related experience - miscellaneous (can include 1 blood drive) - check with me FIRST - normally a max. of 3 events	5
Honors or Work with Professor
Various certifications that were not part of a Rowan class- you will receive credit for the certification or the conference attended to receive it, not both	5
Membership in Education Honorary (e.g., Kappa Delta Pi, Golden Key, Phi Epsilon Kappa)	10
Participation in research study or survey with a professor	5
Other
Participation on Rowan varsity team or serving as an Athletic Trainer on a Rowan varsity team or local school	10
Any proposed activity not listed above (check with me FIRST)	1-10