RT Tuesday: ATRA Quality Internship Supervisor Training (QIST)
Dr. Shelby Sharpe
8:00AM-5:00PM
Fee $50 Member/$70 Non-Member
Lunch is not included. A break will be provided for lunch.
The ATRA Quality Internship Supervisor Training (QIST) was developed by a panel of experts, reviewed by practitioners and educators, and piloted at the ATRA 2022 Annual Conference. QIST is a beneficial training for new and experienced intern preceptors wanting to demonstrate their dedication to quality internships. As a pre-con, participants will complete the 8-module online training with the support of a CTRS facilitator and QIST Committee Co-Chair. This allows participants to schedule a dedicated time and location to complete their certification in a single session. Please note that participants must view and complete the quizzes for each module to earn .4 CEUs.
Counseling the Counselors: Coaching Staff & Supporting Camper Behavior
Calie Willis and Sheri Willis
8:00AM-12:00PM
Fee: $70 Member/$90 Non-Member
Day camp staff face significant responsibilities after just one week of training. This interactive session equips camp coordinators and managers with tools to train young staff, manage camper behavior, and utilize games as a preventive measure. From coaching feedback to behavior scenarios and portable game kits, participants will leave with tools to build confident, prepared camp teams and create safe, engaging environments for every camper.
Personal Training Certification Prep
Jason Brown
8:00AM-5:00PM
Fee: $85 Member/$95 Non-Member
Lunch is included.
This Pre-Institute (or Post-Institute) class prepares students for the next steps toward a national personal training certification, such as ACE, NASM, or ACSM. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of exercise science, program design, client assessment, and professional standards. The class combines interactive lectures, practical exercises, and exam preparation tips to help attendees feel confident and ready to pursue certification.
Rise Beyond to CPRE Certification Workshop
Katie Troline
8:00AM-5:00PM
Fee: $85 Member/$95 Non-Member
Lunch is included.
This certification Prep Course will provide a solid foundation to help you prepare for the CPRE exam and attain your professional certification goals. This exam is for the mid-level or above professionals who are CPRPs or held that certification within the past two years. Professionals will have a better understanding of how they can best prepare to become a CPRE, gain clarity on the benefits of taking the exam and reduce personal anxiety of test preparation through review of exam content areas, engaging in practice questions, and sharing ways to succeed in exam preparation from professionals who have been involved in the creation and oversight of the exam as well as ones that have prepared for and taken the exam. The Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification has established the national standard for managerial, administrative, and executive parks and recreation professionals. CPRE certification places professionals in the company of an elite group of parks and recreation managers and executives demonstrating leadership in managing a recreation department, mastery of policy development, and management of fiscal, property and personnel resources. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional journey, this session is for you.
• Identify qualification requirements needed and reasons to take the CPRE exam.
• Examine content areas as well as exam composition and context in terms of differences between CPRE and CPRP questions.
• Review and evaluate available resources and strategies for successful test preparation.
