1. Minerva Duke-Caruso Chapter 12

2. Student Learning Objectives 1. Acquaint you with the characteristics of a profession 2. Differentiate professional from nonprofessional work 3. Explain the types of knowledge & skills essential for performing professional work

3. SLO’s 4. Discuss what you need to do during your undergraduate years to gain entry into and succeed in your chosen professional field AND 5. Are you suited for a career in a physical activity profession?

4. What is a Profession?

5. A degree in kinesiology is the foundation for a career.

6. Your textbook recognizes five characteristics for a professional  Number 1  “Professionals have Mastered Complex Skills Grounded in Theory.”

7. # 1 Master complex skills that are grounded in and guided by systematic theory and research.

8. Cognitive Skills

9. Perceptual Skills

10. Interpersonal skills

11. Groups Your own Definition!

12. characteristics # 2  Perform services for others, known as clients or patients

13. # 2 Perform services for Others, known as clients or patients (students)

14. How do you get all those skills?

15. characteristics # 3  Are granted a monopoly by the community to supply certain services to its members

16. I like what your textbook states

17. Characteristics #4  Are guided by formal and informal ethical codes intended to preserve the health and well- being of their clients

18. In the Ideal World

19. Characteristics # 5  Meet the expectations and standards prescribed by their professional subcultures

20. How are Physical Activity Professionals Educated for the Workforce? Did you learn this when you researched your core curriculum assignment? Liberal studies Course work in Physical Activity Course work in Theoretical kinesiology Course work in Professional Practice Knowledge and Professional Skills Internships

21. http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/programs/undergradutes/areas_emphasis/index.htm http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/programs/undergradutes/index.htm#core http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/programs/undergradutes/athletic_training/curriculum/index.htm Undergraduate Student Handbook [pdf] FREE!