Fieldwork III

Curriculum guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
No
Course code
SPSC 3201
Descriptive
Fieldwork III
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 and/or video observation
  5. Self-study via print or online materials
  6. Reading assignments
  7. 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
    • Preparation
    • Processes
    • Styles
    • Feedback
    • 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. Introduction to networks
    • Personal networks
    • Professional networks
    • Organizational networks
  7. Professionalism
    • Preparation
    • Setup
    • Execution
  8. Personal leadership
    • Self confidence
    • Adaptability
    • Initiative
  9. Social leadership
    • Empathy
    • Change
      • Managing
    • 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. Demonstrate professional characteristics related to the preparation and implementation of a variety of sessions.
  2. Perform task analyses of individual learning activities.
  3. Analyze the leadership styles and processes of best practices within the field.
  4. Distinguish between personal, professional and organizational networking skills.
  5. Design, implement and evaluate a variety of sessions.
  6. Demonstrate personal leadership characteristics relating to self confidence, initiative and adaptability.
  7. Demonstrate social leadership characteristics relating to empathy, developing others and becoming a leader.
Means of assessment

This is a mastery/non-mastery course based on the following components of assessment.

The selection of evaluation tools for this course is based upon 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 III 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 certification
Prerequisites

SPSC 3101

Third-year standing in the Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching program

Which prerequisite