HPA 1035 Exercise Science Seminar Syllabus Fall 2015
Instructor: Carma Repcheck, M Ed, Ph.D. Office: 111 Trees Hall Phone: 412-648-3186 E-Mail: [email protected]
Class Meetings: Friday 10am-noon Location: TBATrees Hall Credit Hours: 1
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to prepare students for their clinical internship experience and future employment or graduate school. Students will learn how to research potential internship sites, prepare a resume, cover letter, professional portfolio. The student will also be taught proper dress for interviews and interviewing techniques for one on one, or group interviews. The student will develop essential interpersonal communication skills and other skills that are essential for the workplace. Representatives from various internship sites, including corporate wellness facilities, hospitals, and the community will be invited to speak about internship opportunities available within their facility.
Course Objectives: To professionally prepare exercise science and wellness students for their clinical internship experience and future employment or graduate school To learn how to successfully create a resume, cover letter, and a professional portfolio To learn essential interview strategies and interpersonal communication skills To learn how to identify, choose, and be awarded an internship that matches specific career goals and objectives At the end of this course, the student will have an internship assignment and be ready to start at the beginning of the following semester. To aid students in acquiring appropriate certifications , ie.. CPR, HIPPA,ACSM, etc…
Methods of Evaluation: Attendance and Participation: o Class participation and regular attendance are required.
ATTENDANCE POLICY 1 ABSENCE NO PENALTY 2 ABSENCES 1 LETTER GRADE 3 ABSENCES FAIL
Cover Letter and Resume: o Each student must submit a cover letter and resume. These documents must be approved by Career Services and Dr. Repcheck prior to contacting any internship site. Mock Interview: o Each student will undergo a mock interview at Career Services. This is a formal interview and students will be expected to dress and act appropriately. Not attending the interview will result in an incomplete in Exercise Science Seminar and a delay in the internship. o Each student is responsible for submitting a typed summary detailing their mock interview experience to Dr. Repcheck o The mock interview must be done prior to contacting any internship site.
Speaker Questions: + Students should ask at least one question during the presentation. + Questions are expected as this allows for class room discussion and shows respect for the presenter.
Book Summary- Students will read “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg (graduate version or regular) and prepare answers to the questions provided on course web. They should also include their long term goals, 18 month goals, and lessons learned from the book.
Required Internship Material including: o Solidify internship site o Internship Location Approval Form o Copy of CPR certification card, other certifications as needed o Clearances to work with children if appropriate o Signed and Typed Contract
Submit all required materials on time and to the satisfaction of the instructor
Grading Scale: 100-90 = A; 89-80 = B; 79-70 = C; 69-60 = D; 59 and below = F
Attendance-30% Resume and cover letter-20% Mock interview report-15% Class participation/Speaker Questions-15% Book Summary-10% Forms and assignments in on time 10% 2 Accomodations If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Disability Resources and Services, 140 William Pitt Union, (412) 648-7890 [email protected],[(412) 228-5347 for P3 ALS users], as early as possible in the term. DRS will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course. Tentative Course Schedule Fall 2015
DATE TOPIC PRESENTER ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE Week 1 Introduction to Course 9/04/15 Overview of Clinical Internship – Dr.Repcheck Requirements and Guidelines How to build a Resume
Week 2 9/11/15 Presenters: Senior Strategy Talk Dr. Nagle Due: How to build a Cover Letter & Richard Fann Rough draft of Resume Career Services Resume
Week 3 9/18/15 Presenters: Pitt Athletics Chris Gilman Due: Mary Beth Krowlikowski Final Resume & Cover Letter Pitt Intramural and Recreation Jason Miller, Sam Vescovi,
Kids of Steel/marathon Michele Nichols
Week 4 9/25/15 Presenters: Director of Weight Management and Dr. John Jakicic Chair of HPA STAR answers Lila DeKlaver,Sue prepared YMCA Cleveland, Frank Rondenelli
Dr. Repcheck Interview Preparations/Sign Ups Week 5 **MOCK INTERVIEWS at CAREER SERVICES 10/2/15 Business Attire Go to William Pitt Union at assigned time DO NOT REPORT TO to be worn!! TREES HALL
***May begin interviews post mock interview
Week 6 10/9/15 Group Interviewing Practice and Skype Dr. Repcheck Presenters: TBA
Week 7 10/16/15 Group Interviewing Practice Due: Presenters: Summary of mock TBA interview
Location Approval form due now through Nov. 20 Week 8 Presenters: 10/23/15 TBA
Week 9 Presenters: Falk Pulmonary Rehab Shawn McCurdy 10/30/15
Week 10 11/6/15 Review of “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg Dr. Repcheck
Week 11 Presenters: 11/13/15 VP Wealth Management PNC Kevin Repcheck
Week 12 No Class-Finalize contracts and interviews DUE: 11/20/15 INTERNSHIP SECURED
Week 13 THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/27/15 Week 14 DUE: Contract, 12/4/15 Review Internship Contracts and Evaluation Forms clearances, CPR Course Summary, course web logistics and logs, Dr. Repcheck On site behavior expectations