KRLS 290 - Introduction to In Field Learning: Career Explorations & Interprsnl/Interdiscip Competency Building

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, VARIABLE)

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

In this course, students will embark on a journey to explore diverse career opportunities aligned with their degrees. Students will acquire essential skills and strategies for job searches, resume writing, interviews, and networking, all while actively engaging with professional stakeholders. Additionally, students will undertake the development of a dynamic professional portfolio, a resource that will accompany them throughout their academic journey, in-field experiences, and future careers. This course will also examine interpersonal theory within Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation settings. Covering topics like communication, attentive listening, conflict resolution, negotiation, leadership, fostering diversity appreciation, developing intercultural competence, enhancing self-awareness, promoting teamwork and team based care, synthesizing evidence, and upholding ethical principles. Practical insights will be obtained from micro career explorations and informational interviews, allowing students to allocate flexible time commitments of 1-4 hours weekly or 15-60 hours per term. These experiences will empower students to cultivate effective career-building strategies and articulate transferable skills derived from their diverse experiences. Notes: Classroom/tutorial sessions are variable per week in addition to the micro career explorations and in field learning experiences with working professionals students will engage with throughout the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 45 course units.