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Introduction to careers in health, physical education, and sport / Patricia A. Floyd, Beverly J. Allen.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: [Southbank, Victoria], Australia ; [Belmont, Calif.], United States : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2004.Description: 184 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 0534607853 (pbk.)
  • 9780534607852
Other title:
  • Careers in health, physical education, and sport
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • QT 255 F645e 2004
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Contents:
Contents Chapter 1: Choosing Your Career Key Concepts Introduction How Do I Plan My Career? Who Am I? Assessing Your Personality Assessing Your Values Assessing Your Skills Assessing Your Interests Practical and Related Experiences Goal Setting What Are My Career Choices? Career Opportunities in Health Career Opportunities in Physical Education Career Opportunities in Sport What Decisions Do I Need To Make? Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 1.1 Laboratory Activity 1.2 Laboratory Activity 1.3 Chapter 2: Introduction to Careers in Health Key Concepts Introduction What Is Health Education and Health Promotion? What Is Community and Population Health? Teaching Health Education Education and Practical Experience Professional Competencies American Association for Health Education (AAHE) Program Standards Certifications and Advanced Degrees Teaching Careers in Health Education Non-Teaching Career Opportunities in Health Public and Community Health -Common Job Titles Community Health Specializations Related Health Careers The Future of Health Careers Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 2.1 Laboratory Activity 2.2 Chapter 3: Introduction to Careers in Physical Education Key Concepts Introduction What Is Physical Education? Career Opportunities in Physical Education Teaching Physical Education Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching Education and Practical Experience Professional Competencies Initial Programs in Physical Education Outcomes Certification and Advanced Degrees Teaching Careers in Physical Education PK-12 School Careers Specialized PK-12 School Careers Post-Secondary School Careers Non-Teaching Careers In Physical Education Fitness/Health Careers Recreation Careers Therapy-Related Careers Association/Organization Careers The Future of Physical Education Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 3.1 Laboratory Activity 3.2 Chapter 4: Introduction to Careers in Sport Key Concepts Introduction What is Sport? Career Opportunities in Sport School Sport Careers Professional Sport Careers Association/Organization Careers Broadcasting & Media Careers Sport Events Careers Sporting Goods Careers Professional Services Sport Careers The Future of Sport Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 4.1 Laboratory Activity 4.2 Laboratory Activity 4.3 Part 2: Preparing for Careers Chapter 5: Writing Your Resume Key Concepts Introduction Resume Writing Research the School/Organization Research the Position Research Yourself Cover Letter Types of Resumes Chronological Resume Functional or Skills Resume Chronological/Functional Resume Resume Content General Guidelines for Resumes Keyword Skills Scanner-Friendly Resume Sending Resumes as an Attachment International Resumes Dangers in Resume Writing When to Update Your Resume Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 5.1 Laboratory Activity 5.2 Chapter 6: Credentialing and Testing Requirements Key Concepts Introduction Credentialing of Teachers Teacher Education Testing Requirements Teacher Certifications Non-Teaching Certifications Health Education Certifications Physical Education and Related Area Certifications Sport/Coaching Certifications Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 6.1 Laboratory Activity 6.2 Chapter 7: Presenting a Positive Image Key Concepts Introduction Types of Interviews Information/Networking Interview Screening Interview One-on-One Interview Search and Screen/Series Interview Panel Interview Peer Group Interview Luncheon Interview Videoconference Interview Second Interview Decision/Hiring/Placement Interview Employer Expectations Basic Phases of an Interview Three Steps to Answering Problem Solving Questions Top 12 Interview Questions Seven Steps to Effective Preparation Declining an Offer Interviewing After a Job Loss Communication Skills Verbal Skills Nonverbal Skills Listening Skills Illegal Questions 10 Tips for a Positive Interview Evaluating a Job Offer Relocation Factors Seal the Deal Dress for Success Appropriate Dress for Men Appropriate Dress for Women Hair, Teeth and Fingernails Tattoos and Body Piercings Ethnocentric Look Casual Dress Accessories Dress Codes Dressing for the New Job Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 7.1 Laboratory Activity 7.2 Part 3: Job Seeking Chapter 8: Marketing Yourself: Job Search Strategies and the Application Process Key Concepts Introduction Your Job Search Strategy Where to Look Newspapers Periodicals Internet Educational Institutions Additional Places Networking Contacting Prospective Employers U.S. Mail E-Mail Fax Applying for the Position Tips for Submitting and Application for Employment Job Search Letters Tips for Letter Writing and Job-Search Correspondence Seven Basic Types of Letters References Available Upon Request Rejection by Prospective Employer Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 8.1 Laboratory Activity 8.2 Part4: On the Job Chapter 9: Beginning Your Career Key Concepts Introduction The Critical First Year Entering a New Organization Professionalism Professional Behavior Lifelong Learning Involvement in the Profession Office Dynamics Office Politics and the Grapevine Sharing Personal Business Office Romance Be Yourself Develop an Exit Plan Summary Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 9.1 Laboratory Activity 9.2 Chapter 10: Legal Issues Key Concepts Introduction Discrimination and Harassment Issues Age Ethnicity Religion Gender Disability Sexual Orientation Sexual Harassment Family and Medical Leave Act Health and Safety Illegal Reasons for Firing Employees Discrimination Retaliation Lie Detector Test Alien Status OSHA Violation Complaint Violation of Public Policy Guidelines for Handling Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Workplace Diversity Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Intercultural Communication Interview Questions Summary/Reflections Web Sites Bibliography Laboratory Activity 10.1 Laboratory Activity 10.2
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Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Chapter 1: Choosing Your Career
Key Concepts
Introduction
How Do I Plan My Career?
Who Am I?
Assessing Your Personality
Assessing Your Values
Assessing Your Skills
Assessing Your Interests
Practical and Related Experiences
Goal Setting
What Are My Career Choices?
Career Opportunities in Health
Career Opportunities in Physical Education
Career Opportunities in Sport
What Decisions Do I Need To Make?
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 1.1
Laboratory Activity 1.2
Laboratory Activity 1.3

Chapter 2: Introduction to Careers in Health
Key Concepts
Introduction
What Is Health Education and Health Promotion?
What Is Community and Population Health?
Teaching Health Education
Education and Practical Experience
Professional Competencies
American Association for Health Education (AAHE) Program Standards
Certifications and Advanced Degrees
Teaching Careers in Health Education
Non-Teaching Career Opportunities in Health
Public and Community Health -Common Job Titles
Community Health Specializations
Related Health Careers
The Future of Health Careers
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 2.1
Laboratory Activity 2.2

Chapter 3: Introduction to Careers in Physical Education
Key Concepts
Introduction
What Is Physical Education?
Career Opportunities in Physical Education
Teaching Physical Education
Advantages and Disadvantages of Teaching
Education and Practical Experience
Professional Competencies
Initial Programs in Physical Education Outcomes
Certification and Advanced Degrees
Teaching Careers in Physical Education
PK-12 School Careers
Specialized PK-12 School Careers
Post-Secondary School Careers
Non-Teaching Careers In Physical Education
Fitness/Health Careers
Recreation Careers
Therapy-Related Careers
Association/Organization Careers
The Future of Physical Education
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 3.1
Laboratory Activity 3.2

Chapter 4: Introduction to Careers in Sport
Key Concepts
Introduction
What is Sport?
Career Opportunities in Sport
School Sport Careers
Professional Sport Careers
Association/Organization Careers
Broadcasting & Media Careers
Sport Events Careers
Sporting Goods Careers
Professional Services Sport Careers
The Future of Sport
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 4.1
Laboratory Activity 4.2
Laboratory Activity 4.3

Part 2: Preparing for Careers
Chapter 5: Writing Your Resume
Key Concepts
Introduction
Resume Writing
Research the School/Organization
Research the Position
Research Yourself
Cover Letter
Types of Resumes
Chronological Resume
Functional or Skills Resume
Chronological/Functional Resume
Resume Content
General Guidelines for Resumes
Keyword Skills
Scanner-Friendly Resume
Sending Resumes as an Attachment
International Resumes
Dangers in Resume Writing
When to Update Your Resume
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 5.1
Laboratory Activity 5.2

Chapter 6: Credentialing and Testing Requirements
Key Concepts
Introduction
Credentialing of Teachers
Teacher Education Testing Requirements
Teacher Certifications
Non-Teaching Certifications
Health Education Certifications
Physical Education and Related Area Certifications
Sport/Coaching Certifications
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 6.1
Laboratory Activity 6.2

Chapter 7: Presenting a Positive Image
Key Concepts
Introduction
Types of Interviews
Information/Networking Interview
Screening Interview
One-on-One Interview
Search and Screen/Series Interview
Panel Interview
Peer Group Interview
Luncheon Interview
Videoconference Interview
Second Interview
Decision/Hiring/Placement Interview
Employer Expectations
Basic Phases of an Interview
Three Steps to Answering Problem Solving Questions
Top 12 Interview Questions
Seven Steps to Effective Preparation
Declining an Offer
Interviewing After a Job Loss
Communication Skills
Verbal Skills
Nonverbal Skills
Listening Skills
Illegal Questions
10 Tips for a Positive Interview
Evaluating a Job Offer
Relocation Factors
Seal the Deal
Dress for Success
Appropriate Dress for Men
Appropriate Dress for Women
Hair, Teeth and Fingernails
Tattoos and Body Piercings
Ethnocentric Look
Casual Dress
Accessories
Dress Codes
Dressing for the New Job
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 7.1
Laboratory Activity 7.2

Part 3: Job Seeking
Chapter 8: Marketing Yourself: Job Search Strategies and the
Application Process
Key Concepts
Introduction
Your Job Search Strategy
Where to Look
Newspapers
Periodicals
Internet
Educational Institutions
Additional Places
Networking
Contacting Prospective Employers
U.S. Mail
E-Mail
Fax
Applying for the Position
Tips for Submitting and Application for Employment
Job Search Letters
Tips for Letter Writing and Job-Search Correspondence
Seven Basic Types of Letters
References Available Upon Request
Rejection by Prospective Employer
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 8.1
Laboratory Activity 8.2

Part4: On the Job
Chapter 9: Beginning Your Career
Key Concepts
Introduction
The Critical First Year
Entering a New Organization
Professionalism
Professional Behavior
Lifelong Learning
Involvement in the Profession
Office Dynamics
Office Politics and the Grapevine
Sharing Personal Business
Office Romance
Be Yourself
Develop an Exit Plan
Summary
Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 9.1
Laboratory Activity 9.2

Chapter 10: Legal Issues
Key Concepts
Introduction
Discrimination and Harassment Issues
Age
Ethnicity
Religion
Gender
Disability
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Harassment
Family and Medical Leave Act
Health and Safety
Illegal Reasons for Firing Employees
Discrimination
Retaliation
Lie Detector Test
Alien Status
OSHA Violation Complaint
Violation of Public Policy
Guidelines for Handling Discrimination and Harassment
Complaints
Workplace Diversity
Equal Employment Opportunity
Affirmative Action
Intercultural Communication
Interview Questions
Summary/Reflections
Web Sites
Bibliography
Laboratory Activity 10.1
Laboratory Activity 10.2

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