Title: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Leadership Opportunities through FFA
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  Identify the role of supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) in agricultural education.
  Participate in an SAE.
  Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
  Describe leadership characteristics and opportunities as they relate to agriculture and FFA.
  (Optional) Apply for an FFA degree and/or an agricultural proficiency award.
Developing Safety Skills and Awareness
  Complete a nationally recognized certification for first aid.
  Complete a nationally recognized cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillator (AED) certification.
  Explain the dangers and hazards associated with the outdoors.
  (Optional) Complete a nationally recognized wilderness first aid training.
  Demonstrate use of tools and equipment for land, water, trail, and facilities management.
  Demonstrate recreational activity-specific safety procedures.
Introducing Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
  Earn a Leave No Trace 101 certification.
  Describe the scope of government agencies involved in forest, recreation, wildlife, and parks management.
  Research the history of protected area policy in the United States.
  Identify the major elements influencing the use of recreational areas and federal, state, and local parks.
  Identify the location and related characteristics of protected lands in the region.
Promoting Leisure and Recreation Enterprises
  Evaluate the phenomena of leisure and recreation and the role protected areas play.
  Describe the benefits of outdoor recreation and protected areas.
  Research the evolution and significance of recreation and leisure activities.
  Conduct an agriscience research project related to outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism management.
  Explain the benefits of ecotourism and agritourism to states and localities.
  Identify resources that promote and enhance recreational and leisure experiences.
  Describe the procedures for promoting, organizing, and conducting a guided excursion.
  Explain the relevance of product development and partnerships within a tourist destination.
  Identify the core elements and principles of a good marketing plan.
  Evaluate marketing strategies, tools, and techniques used for promoting outdoor experiences.
  Explain the benefits of therapeutic recreation.
  Develop a plan to promote an outdoor-based therapeutic recreation program.
  Create marketing materials to promote an ecotourism business or outdoor recreation event.
Managing Recreational Areas
  Describe the safety programs and resources for outdoor recreation and adventure tourism.
  Explain procedures for maintaining security and preventing accidents.
  (Optional) Prepare a case for prosecution against park violators.
  Explain the importance of visitor management.
  Develop a visitor management plan to optimize traffic flow, increase security, and establish boundaries.
  Develop a plan for cleaning and sanitizing the outdoor spaces, buildings, facilities, and equipment.
  List common supplies needed for a given recreation facility.
  Describe methods for controlling insects and non-native flora and fauna in outdoor recreational areas.
  Describe methods for minimizing negative wildlife encounters in outdoor recreational areas.
  Develop policies, procedures, and rules for recreational area use.
  (Optional) Develop a plan for the location, construction, and maintenance of a scenic trail with minimal environmental impact.
  (Optional) Develop a plan for gathering data on the use of a recreational area.
  (Optional) Compile an inventory of a site's natural, historic and cultural resources.
Planning Recreational Activities
  Select a location or facility for a recreational program or activity.
  Develop plans for various outdoor recreational activities.
  Develop an interpretive or environmental education program.
  (Optional) Design a play area for children.
  Describe the process for securing a portable restroom for an event.
  (Optional) Develop a rainout plan.
  (Optional) Create rosters, schedules, and competition brackets for a competition activity (e.g., basketball, fishing, chili cookoff, a race).
  Create a schedule and training for staff members for a recreational program or activity.
Managing Wilderness and Backcountry Areas
  (Optional) Manage wilderness character.
  Describe the Appalachian Trail.
  Navigate from a starting point to a destination point.
  Evaluate the environmental and economic effects of an outdoor recreation on the wilderness area.
  Describe ethics issues in outdoor recreation management.
Planning, Constructing, and Maintaining Facilities and Equipment
  Design a recreational facility using Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles.
  Perform basic concrete and masonry maintenance.
  Demonstrate basic carpentry skills.
  (Optional) Demonstrate basic electrical skills.
  Demonstrate basic plumbing skills.
  Describe local ordinances related to swimming pools.
  Describe the process and equipment used to maintain a swimming pool.
  Paint various surfaces.
  Describe the process of repairing roads and driveways.
  Describe basic maintenance requirements for vehicles and equipment essential to the outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism industry.
Exploring Careers in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems
  Explain the roles and duties of outdoor recreation supervisors, employees, and volunteers.
  Describe the customer service and public relations skills required for careers in the parks and recreation industry.
  Identify the processes for recruiting, hiring, and training employees.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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