Occupation to Profession Continuum--Status and Future of HPERD.

Carter, Marcia Jean; And Others

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Publication Date: 1990

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Occupation to Profession Continuum--Status and Future of HPERD.

Carter, Marcia Jean; And Others

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v61 n3 p106-09 Mar 1990

This article identifies five elements which are incorporated into the developmental sequence that occurs when a job role progresses from occupation to profession. A self-assessment form is presented to enable each HPERD (health, physical education, recreation, dance) field to assess its progress toward becoming a profession. (IAH)

Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Dance Education, Health Education, Physical Education, Professional Associations, Professional Autonomy, Professional Education, Professional Occupations, Professional Recognition, Recreation, Self Evaluation (Groups)

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