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1 CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSE CATALOG Invest in Your Career LOOK INSIDE! 20% OFF (See page 8 for more details.)

2 CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Welcome to Online Learning at NRPA The NRPA Online Learning Center is a cost-effective and flexible way to educate staff, provide training, and earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) without leaving the comfort of your home or office. Investing in yourself and your career is the ultimate long-term investment! Course lengths vary based on CEUs earned (0.1 CEUs is equivalent to approximately one hour of course work). For example, a course awarding 0.2 CEUs upon completion will take approximately two hours to complete.

3 Table of Contents Playground Safety Online Learning Courses Playground Equipment...2 Hazard Identification...2 Safety Management...2 Playground Surfacing...2 Certified Playground Safety Inspector Prep Course Bundle...2 CPSI Practice Exam...2 Online Learning Courses AFO Prep Course...3 Athletic Field Maintenance...3 Behavior Management...3 Boating and Fishing Best Practices...3 Camp Administration...3 Communicating In a Time of Crisis...3 Connecting Children with Nature...3 Customer Service Excellence...4 Environmental Stewardship...4 Fundraising Strategies...4 Introduction to Inclusive Recreation...4 Maintenance Management...4 Next Steps: Inclusive Recreation Planning...4 Risk Management...4 Sustainable Site Development...4 Video Lectures: Americans with Disabilities Act: Using the Law to Determine Accessibility and Disability...5 Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008: A Legal Overview Exam Package...5 Copyright Liability: Considerations for Public Agencies Hosting Musical Performances...5 Sports Coach and Post Injury Liability Package...5 Free Online Courses CDC Courses: Health & Wellness ACHIEVE Change in Your Community!...6 Assessments and Evaluations...6 Community Health: Marketing the Role of Parks and Recreation...6 Comprehensive Planning for Healthy Communities...6 Cultural Competency...7 Health Disparities Across Demographics...7 Understanding Health, Wellness, and Livability in Your Community...7 Certification Practice Exams CPRP Practice Exam...8 CPSI Practice Exam...8 Bundle Purchases Certified Playground Safety Inspector Prep Course Bundle...9 Customer Service Bundle...9 Environmental Bundle...9 Management Bundle...9 COURSE CATALOG ORDER TODAY! 1

4 Playground Safety Online Learning Courses NRPA offers four CPSI modules designed to help you prepare for the Certified Playground Safety Inspector examination at your own pace. You have the choice to purchase one or more of the individual modules or purchase them as a bundle (see page 9 for bundles). Playground Equipment This course identifies safety considerations for play equipment as outlined in the CPSC handbook and ASTM standard. Learners will be able to define key areas of consideration for playground planning; identify safety criteria for play equipment and determine the dimensions, clearance, and other equipment requirements. CEUs: 0.2 $70 Member $87 Non-Member Hazard Identification This course teaches all of the fundamental information necessary for identifying playground hazards; Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: recognize general playground hazards; identify equipment not recommended for public playgrounds; and apply the proper test methods to determine playground hazards. CEUs: 0.2 $70 Member $87 Non-Member Certified Playground Safety Inspector Prep Course Bundle Bundle Package includes all four course modules plus the CPSI practice examination. CEUs: 0.7 $280 Member $350 Non-Member Safety Management The development of a comprehensive playground safety program is essential to the operation of public playgrounds. This course is designed to educate playground operators on the principles and best practices of playground risk management. Upon completion, learners will be able to understand the duties of a playground safety coordinator, prioritize hazards based on potential to cause injury, and establish a playground safety policy. CEUs: 0.1 $70 Member $87 Non-Member Playground Surfacing Falls to playground surfacing account for 70% of all playground injuries. Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to: determine fall heights and define critical height and understand their relationship; define the appropriate use zones for playground equipment; and identify accessible routes of travel on a playground. CEUs: 0.2 $70 Member $87 Non-Member CPSI Practice Exam Taking the CPSI practice exam is a stress-free way for you to identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual CPSI exam. This practice exam will help you measure your knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform many functions of a CPSI. $75 Member $94 Non-Member 2 COURSE CATALOG Questions?

5 Online Learning Courses AFO Prep Course The Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Prep course covers circulation, filtration, water chemistry and testing, sanitation, chemical types and trouble shooting, and an overview of the math and chemistry that is covered in the AFO course. Take this course to prepare for an upcoming AFO class, certification exam, or just as a quick overview for staff working in or managing aquatic facilities. CEUs: 0.4 Member: $80 Non-Member: $100 Camp Administration Developed in partnership with the American Camp Association, this course provides youth leaders, including camp counselors and after school program staff, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of their role, and important information regarding best practices in training, preparation, communication, and leadership. CEUs: 0.3 Member: $60 Non-Member: $60 Athletic Field Maintenance Learn the proper techniques and best practices needed to keep your agency s athletic fields safe, usable, and attractive. This course is an excellent resource for maintenance staff, landscapers, and facility managers. CEUs: 0.2 Member: $40 Non-Member: $50 Behavior Management Behavioral problems are a common challenge in youth development programs that can distract from a program reaching its goal of providing healthy, safe, and secure environments for all participants. This course will provide fundamental best practices, principles, and tools to those recreation professionals working with youth in recreation settings. CEUs: 0.2 Member: $40 Non-Member: $50 Boating and Fishing Best Practices Created in partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), this course provides park and recreation professionals the resources they need to facilitate safe, enjoyable participation in boating and fishing activities in their community. Communicating in a Time of Crisis Developed in partnership with the American Camp Association, this course provides youth leaders, including camp counselors and after school program staff, with the information they need to respond in safe, appropriate manners to unexpected events and crises. Learn how to prepare in advance by developing a crisis response team and proper procedures for reporting and responding to crises. CEUs: 0.1 Member: $20 Non-Member: $20 Connecting Children with Nature This course is designed to educate professionals working with youth in educational or recreational settings, as well as concerned citizens, on the root causes of nature-deficit disorder, the health and social risks of this problem, the best practices for helping children to bond with nature and enjoy unstructured outdoor play, and the current organizations involved in reversing this unhealthy trend. CEUs: 0.3 Member: $60 Non-Member: $75 CEUs: 0.3 Member: $60 Non-Member: $75 COURSE CATALOG ORDER TODAY! 3

6 Online Learning Courses continued Customer Service Excellence A large part of the park and recreation field is dealing with people, from your park patrons to the parents of the children in your youth program. Be prepared with the basic tools, techniques, and strategies needed to provide good customer service. This course covers the variety of settings and populations encountered by park and recreation professionals to provide both best practices and specific strategies for dealing with difficult people. CEUs: 0.1 Member: $20 Non-Member: $25 Environmental Stewardship This course covers all of the fundamental information essential to park and recreation professionals interested in engaging in and promoting environmental stewardship in their communities. This course covers the three core pillars of environmental stewardship, including: providing leadership for sustainable communities, promoting sustainable landscapes, and fostering the next generation of stewards. CEUs: 0.3 Member: $60 Non-Member: $75 Fundraising Strategies This course teaches fundamental best practices and principles of effective and strategic fundraising for park and recreation agencies. The focus is on the process of successful solicitation from private sources of funds, particularly foundations and corporations, and is appropriate for professionals tasked with revenue development and creative partnerships. CEUs: 0.2 Member: $40 Non-Member: $50 Introduction to Inclusive Recreation Inclusive recreation is essential to the community and those involved. Know the fundamental information needed to understand the purpose, best practices, and long-term benefits of inclusive recreation. This course will cover the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the history and definitions of inclusive recreation. You will also receive a strong introduction to effective behavior management and learn the roles staff will play in implementing this new initiative. Maintenance Management Better manage your agencies needs by creating or refining your maintenance management plan. Learn the best practices in cataloging and assessing your maintenance activities. Park and recreation professionals will learn the categories of maintenance and the time allotment for each, how to quantify work using a maintenance matrix, and how to create a schedule for yearly, monthly, and daily tasks. This course is appropriate for professionals tasked with managing an agency s maintenance program and developing or providing input for a maintenance budget plan. CEUs: 0.3 Member: $60 Non-Member: $75 Next Steps: Inclusive Recreation Planning Creating a successful inclusive-recreation service is essential to any community. Learn how to plan and develop your service, and get the support from your administration to better assist your whole community. This course will review the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and definitions, and will also give you an introduction to program adaptation, best practices, funding sources, training your staff, and engaging your community. CEUs: 0.3 Member: $60 Non-Member: $75 Risk Management Creating a comprehensive risk-management plan is essential for any park and recreation agency. Learn the fundamentals, terminology, best practices, and guidelines for creating and improving riskmanagement plans. CEUs: 0.4 Member: $80 Non-Member: $100 Sustainable Site Development This course is designed to educate park and public land professionals on the principles and best practices of developing and maintaining landscapes as sustainable sites. The course provides examples and real-world case studies of these principles in action, as well as downloadable content. CEUs: 0.2 Member: $40 Non-Member: $50 CEUs: 0.2 Member: $40 Non-Member: $50 4 COURSE CATALOG Questions?

7 VIDEO Lectures The following courses are taught by James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies for the School of Recreation, Health, & Tourism at George Mason University. These courses include video lectures and assigned readings. Americans with Disabilities Act: Using the Law to Determine Accessibility and Disability Determine if your program or facility is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This course includes two video lectures covering four cases, two from the 9th Circuit court of appeals. 0.4 CEUs $80 Member $100 Non-Member Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008: A Legal Overview Exam Package Learn about the 2008 amendments to the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act where the term disability is redefined. This course will assist professionals in determining their program s and facility s compliance with the ADA. 0.4 CEUs $80 Member $100 Non-Member Copyright Liability: Considerations for Public Agencies Hosting Musical Performances Learn about copyright liability and determine if your agency is responsible for obtaining a license to legally host musical performances. This course will assist park and recreation agencies in determining federal copyright liability for the public performance of unlicensed music under the Copyright Act of 1976 and how this law applies to various programs and events. Sports Coach and Post Injury Liability Package Learn about the Sports Coach and Post Injury Liability from James C. Kozlowski, J.D., Ph.D. This course will assist professionals in determining the level of care due to participants. 0.4 CEUs $80 Member $100 Non-Member 0.3 CEUs $60 Member $75 Non-Member COURSE CATALOG ORDER TODAY! 5

8 Free Online Courses CDC Courses: Health & Wellness Developed with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these courses provide park and recreation professionals with an in-depth study to incite positive change in communities nationwide. These courses are free, however the option to earn CEU credit is available (standard CEU fees apply). ACHIEVE Change In Your Community! This 30-minute course serves as the foundation for the series of courses. It includes the purpose of the ACHIEVE program. The course teaches the basic concepts to implement a coordinated chronic disease prevention and health promotion plan through policies, systems, and environmental change strategies at a community level. Upon course completion, participants will understand the basis for ACHIEVE and, through specific examples used by other communities, be able to apply knowledge, tools, and skills to make their agency a catalyst for change. Assessments and Evaluations This two-hour course is designed for all learners and focuses on determining whether a completed program produced desired outcomes. Learners will cover basic outcome, assessment, and evaluation principals used to measure the effectiveness of community policy, systems, and environmental change strategies that impact health, wellness, and livability. Upon course completion, learners will be able to: Define terminology and concepts related to assessment, Identify assessment methods, Retrieve ready-made data sets, and Use other mastered skills to complete program assessments and identify ways to interpret results. Free or purchase with exam for 0.2 CEU credits: Member: $40 Non-Member: $50 Community Health: Marketing the Role of Parks and Recreation This one-hour course will discuss ways to identify a target audience, determine what is important to the audience, and show the learner how to make a marketing message relevant through specific crafting and imaging ideas. In addition to traditional marketing solutions and new marketing trends, this course will also address the uses and successful examples of social marketing for health. After completing the course, learners will be better equipped to communicate the essential role of parks and recreation in their community. Free or purchase with exam for 0.1 CEU credit: Member: $20 Non-Member: $25 Comprehensive Planning for Healthy Communities This three-hour course is designed for anyone interested in ensuring the longevity of health, wellness, and livability in their community. One of the most important aspects of making policy, systems, and environmental changes that will be successful and lasting is to make those changes within the context of a well-considered, long-range plan. This training will provide participants with the tools and expertise necessary to craft a long-rang plan. Free or purchase with exam for 0.3 CEU credits: Member: $60 Non-Member: $75 6 COURSE CATALOG Questions?

9 Cultural Competency This two-hour course focuses on developing the learner s understanding of cultural expectations and the importance of cultural competency when making policy, systems, and environmental changes to impact health, wellness, and livability in a community. Free or purchase with exam for 0.2 CEU credits: Member: $40 Non-Member: $45 Health Disparities Across Demographics In order to successfully provide health services to communities, it is critical that park and recreation agencies recognize the gap in the quality of healthcare and health that exists across racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and sexual orientation groups. Upon completion of this course, participants will learn, understand, and identify different health disparities and equity issues related to many demographic groups. This one-hour course is designed for all audiences. Understanding Health, Wellness, and Livability in your Community This one-hour course is appropriate for all audience levels but is geared toward those working directly with citizens and community groups. Course participants will learn terminology and concepts of the policy, systems, and environmental change model, and its relation to the park and recreation profession. Free or purchase with exam for 0.1 CEU credit: Member: $20 Non-Member: $25 Free or purchase with exam for 0.1 CEU credit: Member: $20 Non-Member: $25 COURSE CATALOG ORDER TODAY! 7

10 Certification Practice Exams CPRP Practice Exam Prepare yourself to sit for the CPRP certification exam by taking the CPRP practice exam! The 75 questions included in the practice exam are comparable in style and design to the CPRP certification exam. You will receive both the correct and incorrect answers to the questions you answer so that you will be informed as to what areas you may need to concentrate on when preparing for the CPRP exam. CPSI Practice Exam Taking the CPSI practice exam is a stress-free way for you to identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual CPSI exam. This practice exam will help you measure your knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform many functions of a CPSI. $75 Member $94 Non-Member $75 Member $94 Non-Member 20% OFF AN ONLINE LEARNING COURSE OF YOUR CHOICE! USE PROMO CODE: 13DISCOUNT Offer Expires: March 30, 2013 Offer does not apply for bundle purchases Offer does not apply for practice exam purchases One discount per person Go to to purchase your online learning course today! 8 COURSE CATALOG QUESTIONS? Contact Customer Service at

11 Bulk Purchases NRPA recognizes that agencies have a need for customized training. Our bulk purchases offer your agency various courses at a discounted rate. Our team will work with you to ensure you have a combination of courses that meet your training needs. [25 50] [50 100] [100+] Contact us directly to learn more about how to take advantage of bulk discounts. Bundle Purchases Save money by purchasing multiple training courses. Agencies and individuals have the option to receive a discounted rate on a group of similar courses following a particular track. Includes: Certified Playground Safety Inspector Prep Course Bundle Playground Equipment Playground Surfacing Hazard Identification Safety Management CPSI Practice Exam IF PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY BUNDLE PRICING MEMBER: $350 $280 NON-MEMBER: $435 $350 Customer Service Bundle Includes the following courses: Customer Service Behavior Management Communicating During a Time of Crisis IF PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY BUNDLE PRICING MEMBER : $80 $64 NON-MEMBER: $95 $76 Environmental Bundle Includes the following courses: Sustainable Site Development Connecting Children with Nature Environmental Stewardship IF PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY BUNDLE PRICING MEMBER: $160 $128 NON-MEMBER: $200 $160 Management Bundle Includes the following courses: Risk Management Maintenance Management Next Steps: Inclusive Recreation Planning Fundraising IF PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY BUNDLE PRICING MEMBER: $240 $192 NON-MEMBER: $300 $240 COURSE CATALOG ORDER TODAY! 9

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