Professional Development Experiences| Performance & Recreation | BYU-Idaho

# Professional Development Experiences

Recreation Management Professional Development Experiences

Discover societies and other learning opportunities within the BYU-I campus that enable you to succeed in all of your Recreational Management endevors.

Student Societies

Off-Campus Learning Opportunities

Offered Certifications

Recommended Professional Organizations

Student Societies

Off-Campus Learning Opportunities

Offered Certifications

Recommended Professional Organizations

Student Societies

Off-Campus Learning Opportunities

Offered Certifications

Recommended Professional Organizations

## Student Societies

Societies are designed to create opportunities for students to obtain appropriate experience, be a bridge of communication between students and faculty, and provide opportunities for students to network.

### Recreation Management Society (RMS)

The BYU-Idaho Recreation Management Society is dedicated to helping Rec Management students network with each other and professionals in their fields.

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### Therapeutic Recreation Society (TRS)

TR Society is a student-led organization that plans activities of interest on topic such as:

- Professional practice techniques
- Exam preparation
- Social gatherings to exchange information
- Peer connections with former graduates
- Topics relevant to professional development

Society Leadership changes each semester and are elected by students enrolled in the major.

Faculty advisor: Keith Barney, Ext. 4677

Facebook Page I-Belong Website

## Off-Campus Learning Opportunities

Many of the skill-based classes in the TR program have field trips to locations surrounding our campus. Some are outdoors in beautiful Southeast Idaho, or in an indoor environment, like the Idaho Falls ice rink.

You may get to participate in a "Summit Experience," where you can prepare to live off-campus for 4-weeks. Summit opportunities are usually in southern Utah or Idaho. The longer trips are during Spring Semester and shorter versions in late summer and even winter.

## Offered Certifications

Increase your employability by increasing your skill set. To get the most out of your experience here at BYU-I, you should seek out certifications and talk to your teachers and academic advisors. Some certifications that students can get and prepare for are the following:

### Certifications While Attending (If Certification Exams Are Passed):

****General:****

- Exercise Science Courses
- Life-guarding
- Lifeguard Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
- Primary Group Fitness Instructor
- Weight Training
- Pool Maintenance Operator

****Health Science:****

- Wilderness First Aid/CPR

****Recreation Management:****

- Leave No Trace Instructor

The Activities Program also will certify students in fitness instruction (Yoga, Aerobics, etc.)

### Certifications Upon Graduating (If Certification Exams Are Passed):

****Recreation Management Courses:****

- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

****Discover if you qualify:****

Because each certificate's requirements are different and changing, talk to your academic advisor to determine what certificates you qualify for. Staying on top of the requirements will help avoid roadblocks on your way to earning your certificates.

## Recommended Professional Organizations

Students can join professional organizations usually at a discounted rate. Involvement in professional organizations can:

- help with networking
- open internship opportunities
- provide employment opportunities

Many future employers look for membership involvement on a resume. Professional organizations have annual conferences and workshops which contribute to professional growth, and there are literally hundreds of organizations one can be involved in. Here are a few options that students may want to consider:

### Recreation Management Emphasis Students:

Idaho Recreation and Park Association (IRPA) 
IRPA Website 
IRPA Facebook Page

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) 
NRPA Website 
NRPA Facebook Page

### Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis Students:

Utah Recreation Therapy Association (URTA) 
URTA Website 
URTA Facebook Page

American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) 
ATRA Website 
ATRA Facebook Page

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) 
NCTRC Website

Canada Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) 
CTRA Website 
CTRA Facebook Page

Check out more Therapeutic Recreation organizations.