Fieldwork IV

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Course
SPSC 2200
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
SPSC 2200
Descriptive
Fieldwork IV
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 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