Plan for an event or activity.

Planning should include

• assessing needs
• defining metrics of success
• addressing themes, timelines, budgets, agendas, and itineraries
• listing event planning steps, considerations, and tasks
• using teamwork skills
• delegating tasks
• locating resources
• managing programs or events for specific age groups or populations, including
• age-specific groups (e.g., children and elderly)
• client needs (e.g., families, persons with disabilities, cultural sensitivity, dietary accommodations, religion).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What types of events or activities are common to recreation and fitness services?
• What are appropriate and inappropriate ways to delegate tasks?

Communication

• Why is it important to follow the chain of command?

Leadership

• Why is teamwork important?
• What are the consequences of failing to work as a team?

Management

• What resources are available to assist in planning an event?
• Who manages the planning and coordinating of events?