Jo Sheppard
Fall Term 2024 (1890)
KRLS 290 - Introduction to In Field Learning: Career Explorations & Interprsnl/Interdiscip Competency Building
3 units (fi 6)(VAR, VARIABLE)
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.
LECTURE A1 (54631)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
MW 15:00 - 16:20
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
KRLS 291 - In Field, Practice-Based, Learning - Introduction to Professional Practice
3 units (fi 6)(VAR, VARIABLE)
In this course, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and competencies in interdisciplinary theory within the specific context of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation settings. This course builds upon prior coursework and integrates theory and practice throughout various learning activities. The course will provide students with the skills necessary to apply the course content across a wide spectrum of populations, settings, and career paths within the field of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Throughout the course, students will engage in multiple short group micro field placements, each with variable time commitments, typically ranging from approximately ~ 1 to 4 hours per week or ~ 15 to 60 hours per term. These placements will encompass various and diverse aspects of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and involve interactions with various populations and various contexts. Students will have the opportunity to observe and actively engage in interpersonal relations, as well as participate in the planning and execution of relevant programs. Notes: Classroom/tutorial sessions are variable per week in addition to the micro in field learning experiences. Prerequisite: Successful completion of KRLS 290.
LECTURE B1 (78680)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
M 14:00 - 16:50