Fieldwork II

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Course
SPSC 3101
Discontinued
No
Course code
SPSC 3101
Descriptive
Fieldwork II
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
1.50
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
No
Semester length
15 Weeks
Max class size
35
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Contact hours

Seminar: 8 hours/semester

and

Practicum: 25 hours/semester

Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Practicum
Learning activities

Class time will be used for group discussion, problem-based learning, and guest speakers. Practicum time will be used for field observations and practical application of skills and knowledge.

Course description
This course provides opportunities for students to apply career-relevant classroom knowledge and theory in practice. This is the second of four required fieldwork courses for the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching. Within their field placement, students are paired with a career-specific site supervisor, practise skills, and gain knowledge related to the selected occupation. During the seminar portion of the course, students integrate and reflect upon their educational, personal, and professional experiences. Topics covered include occupational and workplace awareness, working safely and ethically, professionalism, and networking.
Course content
  • Occupational and workplace awareness
    • Skills, knowledge, and educational requirements
    • Workplace culture
    • Workplace policies
  • Academic/Technical learning
    • Application of BPEC course material to practicum experience
    • Application of elective course material to practicum experience
  • Professionalism
    • Networking
    • Workplace policies and procedures
    • Safety and ethical conduct in the workplace
  • Self-awareness and professional development
    • Professional confidence
    • Employability skills
    • Setting realistic career goals
    • Identification of professional development opportunities related to career goals
    • Solicitation and implementation of feedback

 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • identify responsibilities and challenges faced by practitioners in the field;
  • identify the necessary education, credentials, and experiences required to secure a job in the field;
  • apply appropriate workplace attitudes and behaviours;
  • effectively implement supervisory feedback;
  • apply strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills;
  • execute entry-level job-specific tasks;
  • assist site supervisors with the execution of complex job-specific tasks; 
  • identify employability skills through site observations, task execution, and reflection;
  • describe results of reflection on individual strengths and weaknesses in relation to the requirements of the placement;
  • set goals for personal and professional development.
Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a Mastery/Non-Mastery course. Mastery in this course is defined as a score of at least 70% on all assessments. Attendance in all scheduled seminars is mandatory for course completion. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:


1. Assignments
2. Reflections
3. Journal entries
4. Site supervisor evaluation
5. Seminar participation

Textbook materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials.

Prerequisites

SPSC 2101

and

Current Emergency or Standard First Aid

and

Current CPR Level B or C 

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None

Which prerequisite

SPSC 3201