Fieldwork I

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Course
SPSC 2101
Discontinued
No
Course code
SPSC 2101
Descriptive
Fieldwork I
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
1.50
Start date
End term
202020
PLAR
Yes
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
35
Contact hours
7 hours seminar 23 hours fieldwork (distributed learning)
Method(s) of instruction
Seminar
Field Experience
Learning activities
  1. Lecture
  2. Discussion groups
  3. Practical application
  4. Field observation
  5. Self-study via print or online materials
  6. Reading assignments
  7. Instructor tutoring
Course description
This field work experience provides the student with the opportunity to make analytical observations and gain personal competence in a supervised physical activity setting.
Course content
  1. Introduction to placement
    • Workplace behaviours
    • Planning and preparation
    • Roles and expectations
    • Professionalism/Advocacy
  2. Role and responsibility analysis
    • Observation
  3. Implementation
    • Directions
  4. Evaluation
    • Gathering information
    • Information analysis
    • Reflection
    • Preparing recommendations
  5. Professionalism
    • Punctuality
    • Appropriate attire
    • Respectful communication
  6. Personal competence
    • Self-awareness
      • Emotional awareness
      • Self-assessment
    • Self-regulation and motivation
      • Trustworthiness
      • Achievement drive
  7. Social competence
    • Social awareness
      • Service orientation
    • Social skills
      • Collaboration
      • Cooperation
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 activity.
  5. Implement directions and follow orders related to assigned tasks.
  6. Reflect on his or her ability to follow directions.
  7. Describe in his or her own words the emotional intelligence concept of self-awareness and self-regulation.
Means of assessment

This is a mastery/non-mastery course.

The selection of evaluation tools for this course is based on adherence to Douglas College evaluation policy regarding number and weighting of evaluations. For example, a course of three credits or more should have at least three separate evaluations.

The following are presented as sample assessment formats for this course:

  1. Assignments
  2. Journal submissions
  3. Fieldwork Evaluation
  4. Preparation, Participation and Session Leadership

Students must attend all scheduled seminars (meetings), achieve at least a ‘mastery’ level competency (70%) on all assignments, complete 23 fieldwork hours under the supervision of a Site Supervisor or assigned designate, and achieve at least a 24/40 rating on 14-point Professional Checklist rated by Site Supervisor to receive credit for this course.

Textbook materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

Will be decided by course instructors. Potential resources include:

  • Fieldwork I course pack

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

Enrollment in the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching Program