Course Description
This course provides an opportunity for students to apply kinesiology classroom knowledge and theory in practice. This is the first of two required fieldwork courses for the Post-Degree Diploma in Kinesiology. During the lecture portion of the course, students will learn foundational knowledge and skills relevant to the profession of kinesiologist. Within their field placement, students will be paired with a practicing kinesiologist. In this setting, students will apply foundational knowledge learned in lectures, and practice and refine foundational skills learned in lecture. Topics covered include occupational and workplace awareness, professionalism, client-centered care, and business fundamentals for kinesiologists.
Course Content
- Occupational and workplace awareness
- Scope of practice
- Legal responsibilities
- Workplace culture – evidence-based practice and knowledge transfer
- Professional values and ethical considerations
- Code of conduct
- Job/career posting platforms
- Field-specific terminology
- Industry-specific governing bodies: licensing, certification, and continuing education
- Professionalism
- Networking
- Employability skills
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Professional interpersonal problem-solving skills
- Multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Leadership in healthcare
- Client-centered care
- Importance of client’s lived experience
- Adult education
- Advocating for your client
- Interpersonal skills for rapport and buy-in
- Practitioner as a business
- Employee/sub-contractor/owner
- Scheduling, billing, book-keeping
- Business/practitioner insurance and legal implications
Learning Activities
Discussions, lectures, practical application and experience, group work, field observations, guest speakers.
Means of Assessment
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College Evaluation Policy. The instructor will provide a written outline with the specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. An example of the evaluation includes:
Fieldwork Evaluation 40%
Reflection Assignments 10-40%
Practical Simulation Assessment 10-40%
Final Exam 10-15%
Total: 100%
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- apply evidence-informed knowledge to assist in providing safe, competent, and client-centered kinesiology-based assessments and treatment;
- apply appropriate workplace attitudes and behaviours;
- effectively implement supervisory feedback;
- apply effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills;
- reflect on strengths and weaknesses of performance at the work site;
- use and apply concepts and theory from previous courses in a professional kinesiology setting;
- set goals for personal and professional development;
- identify client- and session- specific safety considerations;
- identify critical aspects of business to consider as a kinesiologist.
Textbook Materials
Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials.