Fieldwork IV

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Course
SPSC 2200
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
SPSC 2200
Descriptive
Fieldwork IV
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science and 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 provide leadership by designing, implementing and evaluating the success of a learning activity in a supervised physical activity setting.
Course content
  1. Introduction to placement
    • Workplace behaviours
    • Planning and preparation
    • Leadership expectations
  2. Roles and responsibility analysis
    • Observation
    • Preparation
    • Components
      • Group size
      • Environment
      • Policies and procedures
    • Feedback
  3. Drill design
    • Components
    • Organization
    • Layout
    • Execution principles
  4. Implementation
    • Rhythm and timing
    • Feedback
    • Adjustments and variations
    • Equipment
    • Safety
  5. Evaluation
    • Gathering information
    • Information analysis
    • Preparing recommendations
  6. Professionalism
    • Preparation
    • Setup
    • Execution
  7. Personal leadership
    • Self-awareness
      • Self assessment
    • Self-regulation and motivation
      • Self control
  8. Social leadership
    • Social awareness
      • Leveraging diversity
      • Empathy
    • Social skills
      • Influence
Learning outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate general preparedness for tasks.
  2. Demonstrate respectful communication practices.
  3. Analyze the organizational components of a learning activity including: group size, environment, policies and procedures.
  4. Design a drill or activity for a target audience independently.
  5. Implement a learning activity.
  6. Self-evaluate successes and short-comings of the design and implementation of an activity.
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, Participation and Session Leadership
Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

Will be decided by course instructors. Potential resources include:

  • Fieldwork IV Course Pack (2200)

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 2100 or PLAR

Which prerequisite

SPSC 3100