Elements of a Profession

 Different fields - May look differently in different

fields Any examples?
 Profession - Occupation or vocation requiring training
in the liberal arts or sciences and advanced study in a
specialized field; a body of qualified people
 Professional - Having great skill or experience in a
particular field; an assured competence in a field
 Professionalism - Professional status, methods,
character, or standards
 Body of Knowledge
 Institutions which transmit Professional
knowledge
 Creation of professional authority as a result of
public approval
 Code of ethics
 Commitment to profession ideals
 Professional Associations
 Body of Knowledge
 Research
 Publications
 Institutions which transmit Professional
Knowledge
 Colleges and Universities
 Development of Accreditation Standards
 Programs are accredited
 People are certified and/or licensed
 Code of Ethics
 NRPA code of ethics
 ATRA code of ethics
 Certifications
 CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist)
 CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional)
 Professional Associations
 Networking
 Promote Standards of Practice
 Recognition
 Liability benefits
 Advocacy
 Educational opportunities
 Communication
 Make sound decisions
 Function as leaders
 Put clients first
 Commit to profession
 Strong work ethic
 Appreciate diversity
 Accept responsibility
 Positive attitude
 Timely completion of tasks
 Balance professional relationships
 Punctuality
 Clothing choices
 Morality and ethics
 Professional organizations
 Cell phones and pagers
 Certification
 Volunteer
 Think about your resume
 Develop activity resources
 Join professional organizations
 Put this information into action in all your classes