PEDC 0246

POOL OPERATIONS / EVENT MANAGEMENT

SYLLABUS

CLASS DAY/TIME:By appointment

INSTRUCTOR: Kevin McLaughlin

OFFICE: Suite 140 – Office 148

PHONE: 412–383-8774

E-MAIL:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with a “hands-on” experience in anAquatic setting. Students will be assigned to the University of Pittsburgh’s Aquaticdepartment located in Suite 140 Trees Hall. An individualized plan will be made for each student depending on specific interest in pool operations or event management.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student should have acquired:

  • The skills and expertise in designing a daily plan for pool operations and for planning, managing and closing a pool or running an event such as a college dual meet or a championship swim meet.
  • The ability to recognize and fix safety issues
  • The ability to conduct themselves as a professional (i.e. safe environment, good communication skills, working well with others, etc.)

PRE-REQUISITES:

  • Basic swimming skills and general interest / background in Pool Management
  • CPR/First Aid (preferred)

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  • PRIOR TO ASSIGNMENT
  1. Students must attend a mandatory meeting to discuss the course requirements.
  • DURING ASSIGNMENT
  1. Students must complete a minimum of 25 hoursper credit.
  1. Kevin McLaughlin will always be supervisor. On-site supervisor may change during events.
  1. Students must keep a log of all working hours accumulated during the course of the semester.

Logs must be submitted at the end of the semester.

  1. During this class students can participate in the following:
  • Daily pool operation
  • Set up / clean up of equipment / lane ropes for college classes or events
  • Use of Meet Computers

Students are expected to have a varied experience in this class. These different jobs could include: Computer Operator, Scoreboard Operator, Announcer, Results Manager, Runner, Marshall,

Hospitality etc.

  1. Upon completion of class, students must evaluate their experience. Evaluations must be typed and handed in at the end of the semester. Evaluations should answer the following questions:
  1. A concise description of experience activities, including activities performed and skills and knowledge used.
  2. Did you reach your goals/objectives?
  3. What were your strengths? Weaknesses?
  4. How would you improve your weaknesses?
  5. How would you rate your performance?
  6. What did you learn from your experience? From the on-site supervisor?
  7. What was the best part of your experience? The worst?
  8. Would you recommend this experience to other students? Why or why not?
  9. Would you recommend this supervisor to other students? Why or why not?
  10. Did this experience help you with your career or professional goals? Explain.
  11. Any other comments?
  1. ALL EXPERIENCE MATERIAL MUST BE SUBMITTED BY LAST FRIDAY OF TERM BEFORE FINALS WEEK. MATERIAL SUBMITTED PAST THIS DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND THE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE AN INCOMPLETE.

EVALUATION:

A satisfactory grade will be given when the student:

  1. Completes all required hours
  2. Completes all requirements to the satisfaction of the on-site supervisor.
  3. Submits all required materials on time

CONDUCT:

  1. Students should dress appropriately.
  2. Students should act in a mature and responsible manner. You are a representative of the Department of Health and Physical Activity. Be professional!

SPECIAL NOTICES:

1If you have a disability for which you may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Disability Resources and Services, 140 William Pitt Union, (412) 648-7890 / (412) 383-7355 (TTY), as early as possible in the term. DRSwill verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course

2No student enrolled in an academic course, this includes any Basic Instruction Course, can earn extra credit for participating in a research study, nor can the student use participation in a research study in place of attending required classes. (NOTE: A student may volunteer to participate in a study without an academic incentive or if this does not substitute for scheduled class time.

3Monday Oct. 14th - Fall Break for students (no classes);

Classes normally scheduled to meet Monday, October 14th will meet on Tuesday Oct. 15th.