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Abstract
Gaining leadership skills is an important yet daunting challenge for undergraduates since many have not had the opportunity to either lead participants in activities or examine leadership methods in an academic setting. In the classroom, students learn about the three phases of recreation leadership—preparation, priming the group, and delivery (Jordan, 2007). Oftentimes students then apply these principles in the classroom by leading activities for their peers. To increase learning, this leadership exercise is video-recorded, allowing students to assess their leadership skills using a pre-determined rubric. The result of the video assessment gives the instructor a lucid picture of the individual leader; permits the student-leader the opportunity to examine their leadership skills after the activity is completed; and provides future professionals with a better understanding of the three phases of recreation leadership.