The purpose of this requirement is to immerse the physical education major in a variety of self-selected professional activities.  Every professional in any career has an opportunity and obligation to contribute to the growth, development, and maintenance of the profession in a number of different ways.  Most professionals support their local, state and national organizations through memberships in these organizations. Still others participate regularly in the activities sponsored by these organizations. To be a professional is to accept these responsibilities. In return, the physical education major receives the benefit of the collective wisdom of practicing professionals whose major goal is to further the profession and enhance its contributions to society in general.

Since one of the objectives of this program of study is to further an understanding of our profession, the physical education major must meet the professional involvement requirement by participating in a number of professional activities.  There are, however, stipulations and guidelines for how you can meet this requirement.  Below is a list of professional activities for which the physical education major can earn professional involvement points toward a required number of 50 by the Internship II semester.  The physical education major is encouraged to take this opportunity to get involved early in the program of study and not put this requirement off until the last semester (note: it will be very hard to do during the Internship I semester).

The physical education major can earn up to 50 professional involvement points by participating in activities from all of the major categories below.  All points must be earned by the end of the Internship I semester (the second to last semester of the program of study). It is anticipated that much more than 50 points will be earned. These are the kinds of activities that enhance a résumé and help the physical education graduate get a job.

Verification

To receive credit for any of the listed activities (Word) a completed verification form (Word) with the appropriate signatures and supporting evidence (if necessary) is required. These forms should be filed in your folder in the Lab as soon as the activity is completed.