VWC Course Outline
INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Nancy D. Montgomery
COURSE TITLE: Activity Analysis and Assessment
COURSE NUMBER: REC 314
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A three credit course designed to present the rationale, procedural methods for and applications of assessment in Therapeutic Recreation. Additionally, the course will address the process of activity/task analysis. This will be accomplished by explaining and conducting analyses on selected activities/tasks while emphasizing goal-oriented treatment and individual functional levels.
TEXTS: Burlingame, Joan and Blaschko, T.M. (1990), Assessment Tools for Recreational Therapy Red Book #1. Ravensdale, WA: Idyll Arbor, Inc.
SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS: As assigned by instructor.
COMPETENCIES: Note: Numbers in parentheses refer to the NRPA/AALR accreditation standard(s). The competency meets or aids in meeting the standard(s).- To understand the role of assessment in Therapeutic Recreation. (8.15)
- To successfully apply assessment findings to goal oriented treatment and prescriptive programming. (8.20)
- To examine assessment techniques, procedures and selected instruments utilized in Therapeutic Recreation and in other disciplines as well.
- To understand and practice utilization of therapeutic recreation assessment instruments for various facilities. (8.16) (8.34)
- To learn and successfully utilize the process of activity/task analysis.
- To review the normal developmental stages from infancy through adulthood. (7.07)
- To apply the four functional domains (physical, social, cognitive and affective) in relation to the treatment needs and participation demands of the client. (8.20)
- To analyze activities/tasks in the different areas of recreation/leisure and daily living skills. (8.20)
- To learn and practice the skills of establishing rapport, observating patient behavior and communicating effectively in order to successfully conduct an assessment.
MATERIALS USED: Supplemental articles, assessment instruments, computers
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lectures, demonstration, guest speakers, group activities
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:- Assessment
- Role of Assessment in Treatment
- Four Pillars of Assessment
- Assessment Procedures
- Assessment Instruments
- Assessment Design in Therapeutic Recreation
- Activity/Task Analysis
- Definition
- Process
- Models
- Four Functional Domains
- Applications
METHODS OF EVALUATING INSTRUCTOR'S EFFECTIVENESS: Standard College Evaluation Forms, level of student enthusiasm, formal and informal feedback