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Introduction To The Field | |
Choosing Your Career | |
Key Concepts | |
Introduction | |
How Do I Plan for 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 | |
Introduction to Careers in Health | |
Key Concepts | |
Introduction | |
What Is Health Promotion and Health Education? What Is Community and Population Health? Teaching Careers in Health Education | |
Education and Practical Experience | |
Professional Competencies | |
AAHPERD/AAHE Standards for Health Education Programs | |
Certifications and Advanced Degrees | |
Non-Teaching Career Opportunities in Health | |
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations | |
Healthcare Support Occupations | |
The Future of Health Careers | |
Summary | |
Reflections | |
Web Sites | |
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-School Settings | |
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 | |
Introduction to Careers in Sport | |
Key Concepts | |
Introduction | |
What is Sport? Career Opportunities in Sport | |
High School Sport Careers | |
College Sport Careers | |
Professional Sport Careers | |
Association/Organization Careers | |
Broadcasting & Media Sport Careers | |
Sport Events Careers | |
Sporting Goods Careers | |
Professional Services Sport Careers | |
The Future of Sport | |
Summary | |
Reflections | |
Web Sites | |
Preparing For Careers | |
Credentialing and Testing Requirements | |
Key Concepts | |
Introduction | |
Credentialing of Teachers | |
INTASC | |
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 | |
Writing Your Resume | |
Key Concepts | |
Introduction | |
Resume Writing | |
Research the School/Organization | |
Research the Position | |
Research Yourself | |
Cover Letters | |
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 by E-mail | |
International Resumes | |
Avoiding the Dangers in Resume Writing | |
When to Update Your Resume | |
Summary | |
Reflections | |
Web Sites | |
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 Questions | |
Top Twelve 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 | |
Job Seeking | |
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 | |
Fax | |
Applying for the Position | |
Tips for Submitting an 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 | |
On The Job | |
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 | |
Legal Issues | |
Key Concepts | |
Introduction | |
Discrimination and Harassment Issues | |
Age | |
Ethnicity | |
Religion | |
Gender | |
Disability | |
Sexual Orientation | |
National Origin | |
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 | |
Violations 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 | |
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