Fieldwork II

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Course
SPSC 1200
Discontinued
Yes
Course Code
SPSC 1200
Descriptive
Fieldwork II
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
1.00
Start Date
End Term
202010
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
35
Contact Hours
5 hours seminar per semester 26 hours distributed learning (one-to-one)
Method(s) Of Instruction
Seminar
Field Experience
Learning Activities
  • Lecture
  • Discussion groups
  • Practical application
  • Field observation
  • Self-study via print or online materials
  • Reading assignments
  • Online discussion groups
  • Instructor tutoring
Course Description
This field work experience provides the student with the opportunity to make and evaluate analytical observations and gain personal competence in a supervised physical activity setting.
Course Content
  1. Introduction to placement
    • Workplace behaviours
    • Roles and Expectations
    • Professionalism/Advocacy
  2. Role and responsibility analysis
    • Observation
  3. Implementation
    • Directions
  4. Evaluation
    • Gathering information
    • Information analysis
    • Preparing recommendations
  5. Professionalism
    • Punctuality
    • Appropriate attire
    • Respectful communication
  6. Personal competence
    • Self-awareness
      • Emotional awareness
      • Self assessment
    • Self-regulation and motivation
      • Achievement drive
  7. Social competence
    • Social awareness
      • Service orientation
    • Social skills
      • Building bonds
Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this fieldwork course, the student shall be able to:

  1. Demonstrate punctuality in keeping appointments.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate attire selection to match workplace needs.
  3. Demonstrate respectful communication practices.
  4. Analyze the individual roles and responsibilities present in a learning session.
  5. Implement directions and follow orders related to assigned tasks.
  6. Evaluate his or her ability to follow directions.
  7. Describe in his or her own words the emotional intelligence concept of social awareness and social skills.
Means of Assessment

The selection of evaluation tools for this course is based upon:

  1. Adherence to college evaluation policy regarding number and weighing of evaluations, for example a course of three credits or more should have at least three separate evaluations.
  2. A developmental approach to evaluation that is sequenced and progressive.
  3. Evaluation is used as a teaching tool for both students and instructors.
  4. Commitment to student participation in evaluation through such processes as self and peer evaluation, and program/ instructor evaluation.

This is a mastery/non-mastery course based on the following components of assessment:

  • Resource Binder
  • Fieldwork Manual
  • Preparation and Participation
Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

Will be decided by course instructors. Potential resources include:

  • Fieldwork II Course pack (1200)

Certifications/Conference requirements:

As part of the course, instructors and students may engage in extra-curricular certification processes that overlap with the curriculum of the class. Fees for professional certification, where applicable, will be borne by the student. Potential certifications relating to this course include:

  • N.C.C.P Technical Certifications
Prerequisites

SPSC 1100 or PLAR

Which Prerequisite

SPSC 2100