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SPM 233 - Sport Practicum
This course will provide students with an opportunity to obtain practical experiences working in a supervised sport setting prior to enrolling in the Sport Internship course (SPM 433).
Prerequisites
Students must successfully completed SPM 230 or PED 230 (with advance approval) prior to enrolling in SPM 233.
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
This course includes the following methods of instruction:
- Reading assignments
- Online journal entries
- Self-Reflections/Self-Analyses
- Use of online websites, tools, and media
- Practical experiences
Learning Outcomes
· Show awareness as to the nature of various careers within the sport management field, and the importance of developing one’s management skills (i.e., technical, human, conceptual, and personal).
· Identify trends within the sport management field. · Demonstrate employment skills, both hard and soft, which are common and necessary for success in various segments of the sport management field.
· Describe tasks assigned by a practicing sport manager, under supervision.
Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
- Performance Assessments will include: Practicum Site Supervisor’s Assessment and e-Portfolio
Other Information
Each student is required to complete a minimum of 60 contact hours in a supervised sport setting. All sites must be approved by the course professor in advance.
Course Resources
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21st Century Internships How to get a job before graduation (Open (Access) Textbook) -
Motivation letters & resumes: A guide for students (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Six Steps to Job Search Success (Open (Access) Textbook)