XS485:
An opportunity to gain knowledge and experience (within the fields of Athletic Training or Exercise Science) in professional settings. Experiences are integrated with educational objectives to broaden student learning.
Can be repeated up to 10 credits
Meeting Times, Location, & Course Delivery Details
In Person class plus Field Experience hours at assigned site
Contact Information
Upon successful completion of this course…
1. The student will be able to discuss the field of Exercise Science and related fields.
2. The student will be able to observe and interact with practitioners in field settings.
3. The student will be able to explain the relationship between practitioner and the field of Exercise Science.
4. The student will be able to apply classroom knowledge to real world scenarios via field experience.
5. The student will be able to demonstrate networking within Exercise Science.
6. The student will be able to demonstrate professional growth and development through career
preparation techniques such as resume building, preparation for interviews, etc.
Class materials will be provided by instructor (in class or on Blk Bd)
Course Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the field of Exercise Science and related fields/careers.
- Observe and interact with practitioners in field settings.
- Understand the relationship between practitioners in the field of Exercise Science.
- Gain exposure to real world scenarios via field experience
- Gain an understanding of professional networking within Exercise Science
- Encourage professional growth and development through career preparation techniques such as resume building, preparation for interviews, etc.
Tentative Schedule;
Course Schedule
| Week | Topic |
WK 1 8-18 | Introduction and expectations, review course calendar. Field Experience hours/discussion/journal (weekly). Discuss P&P, dress code, site P&P, etc. Assign. #1 (Life Beyond WC, Resume, Cover Letter, Ref. List, Portfolio, Professionalism, Professional Dress- expectations, Terminology) |
WK 2 8-25 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #2 (Field Exp. discussion, Personal Accomplishments, Professional Best Practices, Professional Communication, plus topics above) |
WK 3 9-1 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #3 (Ethics, Code of Ethics, Networking, Inter-Professional Practice, plus above topics) | ||||
WK 4 9-8 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #4 (Prof Org, Prof Development, plus above topics) | ||||
WK 5 9-15 | Field Experience hours. Assign #5 (Find 3 jobs with pay info/job desc/req/ed req, Job Applications, Interviewing/Interview Process, Portfolio, LinkedIn, plus above topics) | ||||
WK 6 9-22 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #6 (Thank You Letters, Continuing Education, Licensure/Certification, plus topics above) | ||||
WK 7 9-29 | Field Experience hours.
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WK 8 10-6 | Field Experience hours. **Turn in 1st ½ hours** Assign. #8 (Leadership, Professional Socialization, plus topics above) | ||||
WK 9 10-13 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #9 (Employment, HR, plus topics above) | ||||
WK 10 10-20 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #10 (Resume Updates, Personal Accomplishments, plus topics above) | ||||
WK 11 10-27 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #11 (Student Loans, Finances, plus topics above) | ||||
WK12 11-3 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #12 (Career/Field of Study Literature, plus topics above) | ||||
WK 13 11-10 | Field Experience hours. Assign #13 (Life Beyond WC #2, plus topics above) | ||||
WK 14 11-17 | Field Experience hours. Assign. #14 FINAL, WRITTEN, SEMESTER OVERVIEW (Field Exp. and class) Present A Unique Case from Clinical Experiences | ||||
WK 15 11-24 No Class, Thanksgiving Break | Catch up, finalize all projects/assignments/finish hours Field Experience Site and Supervisor Evaluations Assign. will be on Blk Bd since we will not meet in person this week | ||||
Week 16 12-1 Finals Week 12/5-9 | Turn in all final assignments- if necessary. Share opportunities and future plans.
**Turn in 2nd ½ hours**
Present A Unique Case from Clinical Experiences
_______________________________________________________________ Final Exam: During last regular class session: Present A Unique Case from Clinical Experiences |
Subject to change during the semester. Adequate notice of changes will be given.
Course Requirements:
- Students must complete 84 working hours(24/cr hr) throughout the semester- at the Field Experience site. Approx 6 hrs/week required.
- Students must complete weekly assignments per syllabus/instructor (in and out of class), including the FINAL Unique Case Presentation (PPT 5-7 min).
- Students must complete midterm/final evaluations of the Field Experience site and supervisor
4. Students must abide by all pre professional policies and procedures as described in the provided, in class, documents/discussions (ex: dress code, professional practice). In addition, students shall abide by all site-specific policies (will vary by site).
The grading scale will be as follows:
Evaluation Procedure:
- 420 points for completing supervised Field Experience hours (5 pts per working hour; 5x84 hrs=420 pts)
- 700 points for successful completion of in class assignments (various weekly assignments; 14 weeks, 50 pts each)
- 140 points for class attendance (14 weeks, 10pts each)
* 1260 points
Grading Scale:
***** THIS CLASS IS PASS/NO PASS. 70% minimum is required to pass.
***Not following P&P will impact class grade (including dress code)***
Instructor Course Policies
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all classes. Class time will involve discussing Field Experience hours and opportunities as well as lecture/ completing and presenting assignments and working on areas of weakness. More than 2 absences will result in “NO PASS”
“See the current Student Handbook for the College’s Attendance Policy especially as it pertains to excused absences.”
Academic Misconduct:
Scholastic misconduct is cause for a failing grade (for the assignment and/or the class) and a letter
about the incident will be placed in the student’s permanent file in the Office of Academic Affairs.
The student may be asked to appear before the Academic Standards and Appeals Committee as well.
Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing, misrepresenting as your own work any part of work done by another, or interfering with another student’s work.
“See the current Student Handbook for the College’s Academic Integrity policies as they pertain to
examinations, plagiarism, classroom behavior, and the process for handling academic misconduct charges.”
** AI use will NOT be permitted in this class**
Cell Phone/Texting: ABSOLUTELY NO cell phone use (including texting) in class. Your complete attention is needed at all times.
Institutional and Program-Level Policies
All exams will follow the Final Exam Schedule. Students scheduled to take three or more final examinations on one day may request to arrange their examination schedule, so no more than two exams occur on one day.
Requests for early or late exams are considered only under extreme circumstances. Prior to the exam period, the student must file a written request on the Early/Late Exam Form available in the Student One Stop Center, Academic Records, and on the WC portal. The form must be signed by the Instructor and the Academic Dean, approving the alternate exam time. This process must be completed prior to the scheduled exam period.
Undergraduate: SP25 Final Exam Schedule Graduate:
Out-of-class Work Expectation A minimum of 2 hours of out-of-class student work is expected for each hour of in-class time for traditional face-to-face courses. For online and hybrid courses, the combination of face-to-face time and out-of-class work should be equal to 3 hours per credit hour per week. |
Instructional Course Delivery |
Academic Integrity Policy The use of generative AI is prohibited except where expressly allowed in assignment instructions. |
Class Attendance Policy |
Accessibility and Disability Services
Accessibility and Disability Services
Wilmington College provides accommodations and services for student with a variety of disabilities, including chronic illnesses, psychological, physical, medical, learning, and sensory disability amongst others. If you anticipate or experience barriers based on disability and feel you may need a reasonable accommodation to fulfill the essential functions of this course, you are encouraged to contact:
Spencer Izor, Associate Vice President of Compliance - Title IX/ADA Coordinator at spencer.izor@wilmington.edu or 937-481-2365 or Nathan Flack, Academic Resource Manager at 937-481-2208 to learn more about the process and procedures for requesting accommodations, or by visiting College Hall Room 306a or the Robinson Communication Center, Room 103.
Religious Accommodations
Wilmington College strives for an inclusive climate and welcomes students from all backgrounds, faiths, and experiences. If religious observance impedes your ability to participate fully in classroom activities or a principal holiday from your religious tradition occurs during the semester and conflicts with class meetings or activities, please make the professor aware of this immediately to determine if a reasonable accommodation is possible.