Course

Fieldwork VI

Important Notice

This course is not active. Please contact Department Chair for more information.

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Sport Science
Course Code
SPSC 3200
Credits
1.00
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
35
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Field Experience
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

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 Activities
  • Lecture
  • Discussion groups
  • Practical application
  • Field observation and/or video observation
  • Self-study via print or online materials
  • Reading assignments
  • Online discussion groups
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
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.
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

Requisites

Prerequisites

SPSC 3100 or PLAR

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer Details for SPSC 3200
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Winter 2025