Fieldwork V

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Course
SPSC 3100
Discontinued
Yes
Course code
SPSC 3100
Descriptive
Fieldwork V
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. Opportunity for recertification of first aid and CPR C will be provided at the beginning of this course. Students will design and implement single sessions such as a class, a practice or a competition. Students will also evaluate their performance as a leader of a single session.
Course content
  1. Basic First Aid and CPR level C
  2. Introduction to placement
    • Workplace behaviours
    • Planning and preparation
    • Leadership expectations
  3. Task analysis
    • Observation
    • Preparation
    • Components
    • Feedback
  4. Session design
    • Components
    • Organization
    • Layout
    • Execution principles
  5. Implementation
    • Rhythm and timing
    • Feedback
    • Adjustments and variations
    • Equipment
    • Safety
  6. Evaluation
    • Gathering information
    • Information analysis
    • Preparing recommendations
  7. Professionalism
    • Preparation
    • Setup
    • Execution
  8. Personal leadership
    • Self confidence
    • Adaptability
  9. Social leadership
    • Empathy
    • Change
      • Managing
      • Creating
Learning outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate basic first aid and CPR level C skills sufficient for certification.
  2. Demonstrate professional characteristics related to the preparation and implementation of single sessions.
  3. Perform task analyses of individual learning activities.
  4. Design, implement and evaluate a learning session.
  5. Demonstrate personal leadership characteristics relating to self confidence and adaptability.
  6. Demonstrate social leadership characteristics relating to empathy and approaches to change.
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 V (3100)

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, may be borne by the student. Potential certifications relating to this course include:

  1. N.C.C.P. technical certification
  2. Basic First Aid and CPR C certification
Prerequisites

SPSC 2200 or PLAR

Which prerequisite

SPSC 3200