Fieldwork VI

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Course
SPSC 3200
Discontinued
Yes
Course Code
SPSC 3200
Descriptive
Fieldwork VI
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 lecture/classroom 26 hours distributed learning (one-to-one)
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Field Experience
Learning Activities
  • Lecture
  • Discussion groups
  • Practical application
  • Field observation and/or video observation
  • Self-study via print or online materials
  • Reading assignments
  • Online discussion groups
Course Description
This fieldwork experience involves the practical application of instruction and coaching principles. Students will design, implement and evaluate a variety of single sessions such as classes, practices or competitions. Students will also study an experienced leadership style and process in order to learn from best practices in the field.
Course Content
  1. Introduction to placement
    • Workplace behaviours
    • Planning and preparation
    • Leadership expectations
  2. Leadership analysis
    • Observation
    • Processes
    • Styles
    • Interpretation
  3. Session design
    • Principles of volume, intensity and specificity
    • Organizational components
    • Variations
    • Execution principles
  4. Implementation
    • Rhythm and timing
    • Feedback and questioning
    • Adjustments and variations
    • Equipment
    • Safety
  5. Evaluation
    • Gathering information
    • Information analysis
    • Preparing recommendations
  6. Professional: Introduction to networks
    • Personal networks
    • Professional networks
    • Organizational networks
  7. Personal leadership
    • Self confidence
    • Initiative
  8. Social leadership
    • Empathy
    • Leadership
      • Developing leadership skills in oneself
      • Developing leadership skills in others
Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Distinguish between personal, professional and organizational networking skills.
  2. Analyze the leadership styles and processes of best practices within the field.
  3. Design, implement and evaluate a variety of sessions.
  4. Demonstrate personal leadership characteristics relating to self confidence and initiative.
  5. Demonstrate social leadership characteristics relating to empathy, developing others and becoming a leader.
Means of Assessment

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

  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 Course pack VI (3200)

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 certification
Prerequisites

SPSC 3100 or PLAR

Which Prerequisite

SPSC 4100