Jo Sheppard
Pronouns: she/her
Contact
Associate Teaching Professor, Practicum and Experiential Learning Lead, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs
- jo.sheppard@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Physical Education Pedagogy Physical Literacy
Courses
KIN 492A - Professional Practicum
A half-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 20 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. A limited number of placements are available. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in more than 9 units concurrently with KIN 492 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 492 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 492 or PEDS 492.
KIN 492B - Professional Practicum
A half-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 20 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. A limited number of placements are available. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in more than 9 units concurrently with KIN 492 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 492 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 492 or PEDS 492.
KIN 493A - Professional Practicum
A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with KIN 493 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 493 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 493 or PEDS 493.
KIN 493B - Professional Practicum
A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with KIN 493 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: KIN 493 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 90 units toward the BScKin or BKin degree program. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 493 or PEDS 493.
KRLS 291 - In Field, Practice-Based, Learning - Introduction to Professional Practice
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.
KRLS 440 - Play Around the World Program Preparation
The Play Around the World project provides a 3-month international or Canadian based, cross-cultural field placement working with children and youth of all abilities in the area of play, recreation and sport. Students apply and are selected in Fall Term, and then have a significant time commitment during the Winter Term to prepare for their Intersession field placement. Travel takes place May through August. This course represents the theoretical aspect of the experience, and involves written and creative work in the area of programming in cross-cultural settings. Prerequisite: KRLS 421 is strongly recommended. Corequisite: KRLS 441. Credit will be granted for only one of KRLS 440 or PERLS 440.
KRLS 441A - Intercultural Field Placement
The first eight weeks of this course are dedicated to the contextual preparation requirements specific to the assigned macro placements that take place from May through to August. This project based course provides students support with International or Canadian based, intercultural field placements, such as through 1) the Play Around the World (PAW) Experience placements, working with children and youth of all abilities in the area of play, recreation, and physical activity or 2) the Antigua Champions for Health (ACH) program placements, working with individuals of all abilities, in the areas of physical literacy, sport, health, conditioning, and rehabilitation. Students apply and are selected in Fall Term to prepare for their Intersession field placement requirements. Prerequisite: KRLS 440.
KRLS 441B - Intercultural Field Placement
The first eight weeks of this course are dedicated to the contextual preparation requirements specific to the assigned macro placements that take place from May through to August. This project based course provides students support with International or Canadian based, intercultural field placements, such as through 1) the Play Around the World (PAW) Experience placements, working with children and youth of all abilities in the area of play, recreation, and physical activity or 2) the Antigua Champions for Health (ACH) program placements, working with individuals of all abilities, in the areas of physical literacy, sport, health, conditioning, and rehabilitation. Students apply and are selected in Fall Term to prepare for their Intersession field placement requirements. Prerequisite: KRLS 440.