Todd Davis, Delta State University recreation leadership instructor and director of the outdoor recreation education program under the Dave Heflin Professorship, submitted a winning program logo/design for the National Intramural/Recreational Sports Association Co-State Conference. The logo will be showcased on the national website, printed on all conference materials, and placed on the official NIRSA Facebook site.
“This recognition is an excellent opportunity to showcase the College of Education and our recreation leadership program at the state and national level,” said Davis. “Delta State is the only recreation program in Mississippi or Alabama to have three undergraduate students presenting, and we’re talking about schools like Auburn, Ole Miss, Alabama, Miss State, and UAB. This is pretty huge! Excited is an understatement.”
The NIRSA conference will be held in January 2013 at the University of Mississippi, where four professional presentations from recreation leadership were selected for the two-day conference:
1) 21st LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION: A STUDENT vs EDUCATOR PERSPECTIVE?
Leadership is a fundamental component to be a competent recreation professional in the 21st century. As a student, it is important to understand philosophies, theories, and ideals from the past and present to develop an ideal perspective. Students from Delta State will discuss principles, theories and trends in developing a sound recreation leadership philosophy.
Speakers:
-Dylan Sims, Delta State University
Recreation Leadership, Student
-Todd Davis, Delta State University
‘Dave Heflin Professorship’ for Recreation Leadership
2) MOUNTAIN BIKING IN MISSISSIPPI & BEYOND: USING TECHNOLOGY TO MOTIVATE RIDERS.
Session will introduce where to program mountain biking courses, outings, or clinics; discuss trail development; and demonstrate technology used to track physical performance, which may motivate consistent riding and positively impact health and physical activity.
Speakers:
-Todd Davis, Delta State University
‘Dave Heflin Professorship’ for Recreation Leadership
-Charles Steen, Delta State University
Graduate Assistant ,Facilities & Outdoor Recreation
3) SKYDIVING AS A UNIVERSITY RECREATION ACTIVITY? YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS! WHAT ABOUT LIABILITY?
Delta State University is the only academic institution in MS offering skydiving for credit through the outdoor recreation education program. This session will discuss the beginning process, liability, risk management issues, and where to program.
Speakers:
-Todd Davis, Delta State University
‘Dave Heflin Professorship’ for Recreation Leadership
-Vince Moore, Gold Coast Skydiving
Director of Operations, Lumberton, Mississippi
-Charles Steen, Delta State University
Graduate Assistant ,Facilities & Outdoor Recreation
4) SPIKEBALL! WHAT IS IT? HOW YOU CAN PROGRAM IT? MOST IMPORTANTLY, HOW YOU PLAY IT!
Delta State University is planning to host a spikeball tournament through intramurals. This session will focus on the 5W’s, but mainly incorporate skills and hands-on activity. Wear sporting attire and athletic shoes. Prizes to be awarded for most improved participant.
Speakers:
-Kirk Mansell, Delta State University
Coordinator of Intramurals
-Chrisa Doss, Delta State University
Recreation Leadership, Student & DSU Intramural Staff
For more information about Delta State University’s Health, Physical Education and Recreation program, contact Todd Davis at 662-846-4570, tdavis@deltastate.edu.
