San Jose State University

Kinesiology Fieldwork (KIN 280) Information

KIN 280, Advanced Fieldwork in Sport Management:

Advanced practical experience in a professional work setting under the direct supervision of qualified sport management professionals. Interns assigned a variety of duties and experiences. Prerequisite: graduate standing and internship manager consent.

Course Objectives:

Fieldwork allows the student to develop an understanding and working knowledge of actual operations, events, planning, and management within the field of Kinesiology. The fieldwork experience is an essential component in a student's course of study designed to facilitate the integration of theoretical, applied and academic subject matter in our field.

Grading:

Credit (CR)) or No Credit (NC) will be determined based on your site supervisor’s evaluation, completion of all site and course requirements, and your fieldwork report. It is imperative that all elements be satisfactory to receive credit for this fieldwork. The fieldwork hours must be completed in the semester you are enrolled in KIN 280 - incomplete grades are not given.

Good resources when looking and preparing for an internship/fieldwork are on the SJSU Career Center’s web site:

http://www.sjsu.edu/careercenter/students/find-a-job-internship/index.html

http://www.sjsu.edu/careercenter/students/internship-resources/index.html Instructions For Students

Here you will find the KIN forms you and your site supervisor will need to complete related to your fieldwork. In addition, you will need to have your site owner/manager sign a University - Organization Agreement (UOA) if one does not already exist. You can check here to see a list of organizations SJSU already has a contract with: http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/internships/.

When all forms are complete turn them in to the Kinesiology main office. The internship manager will review your proposed fieldwork. Upon approval, the internship manager will contact you with add code information.

Step 1: Complete fieldwork registration form, fieldwork specifications form, and internship participation guidelines form.

KIN 280 Fieldwork Registration Form: This is the form that is used to register and obtain an add code so you can enroll in KIN 280. You can type in or hand write the information requested on this form. • At the top, provide the contact information requested. • In the middle section, provide confirmation that you meet and understand requirements by checking the boxes provided. Also provide a brief description of what your internship entails. • Sign your name and date at the bottom

Internship Specifications Form: This form constitutes the agreement between you and your site supervisor with regard to learning outcomes and activities you’ll be engaged in. You can type in or hand write the information requested on this form. • At the top provide a start date, end date, and number of hours to be completed. Note: you cannot technically be an intern outside the official dates of a given semester. • Next, provide three learning outcomes. Put here a description of what you will learn as a result of the internship experience (not the activities you will do). The preamble to each would be: at the completion of this internship the student will be able to…. • Next, provide a brief description of the activities you will be doing - up to a maximum of 8 (minimum 4). • At the bottom, your site supervisor prints and signs name, date, and title; you sign and print your name and date.

Before turning in this form, make 2 copies - one for you and one to give to your site supervisor.

Participation Guidelines: This form provides guidance on expectations of you throughout the time of your internship. You can type in or hand write the information requested on this form. • Provide at the top in the spaces provided, information on hours and dates of internship. • Print and sign your name at the bottom of the page and provide date.

Step 2: Have the manager/owner at your site complete a University - Organization Agreement (UOA) if one does not already exist. Note: It is quite likely that the person who needs to complete and sign the agreement will be the owner/manager/director of the organization and not necessarily your site supervisor. The person with signature authority on formal contracts is the person the UOA needs to be signed by.

• The UOA document is the formal contract between SJSU and the site where you are doing your internship. You can obtain the UOA from the KIN internships web page (http://www.sjsu.edu/kinesiology/internships/). The most expedient way to get this completed is to email the document to the person at your site who has signature authority on contracts. Check the URL above for a list of recent agreements. If you or your site supervisor believes a contract not listed there already exists, contact Dr. Shifflett and she can check. • After you turn in all forms, the contract will then be signed by the SJSU contracts manager and Dr. Shifflett will email a copy to the person from your fieldwork site who signed the contract. San José State University; Kinesiology Department KIN 280 Advanced Fieldwork in Sport Management Registration Form

Student Name

Student Address

Student Email Address

Student Phone

Student Emphasis Area

Student ID #

Emergency contact: name, phone, relationship to student

Fieldwork Site Name

Site Supervisor Name & Email

# Units Requested

Students, please note: The signature you provide constitutes confirmation that: ❒ Your status is that of a graduate student in the Kinesiology Masters degree program ❒ You have read the KIN 280 syllabus and understand all guidelines and requirements ❒ You will complete a minimum of 50 hours at your fieldwork site for each unit enrolled ❒ You have attached a UOA for your site OR ❒ A contract already exists (or is not needed)

Brief description of fieldwork: ______

Evaluation: Based on site supervisor’s assessment of performance and review by Dr. Shifflett.

______Student Signature Date

______KIN Internship Manager Signature (Shifflett) Date

Class Code: ______Permission Code: ______Date: ______Fieldwork Specifications

Students: Complete this form in consultation with your site supervisor and provide your site supervisor with a copy.

Start Date: ______End Date: ______# Hours: ______

Identify 3 learning outcomes expected. At the end of your fieldwork you will be able to:

Summary of planned activities: (List a minimum of 4)

______Site Supervisor’s Signature Date

______Print Site Supervisor’s Name Site Supervisor’s Title

______Student's Signature Date

______Student's Name (print)

______Kinesiology Internship Manager (Shifflett) Date

Site Supervisors: Thank you for your interest and participation in our Kinesiology fieldwork program. Your support will complement the student's academic experiences and help prepare them to transition from school to their careers. Your time is greatly appreciated by all. Please contact the Kinesiology internship/fieldwork manager ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns. INTERNSHIP/FIELDWORK PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

1. I will devote ______hours per week towards completion of the service and learning objectives listed in my learning plan (internship/fieldwork specifications form) for a total of ______ser- vice hours, effective from ______to ______. I agree to complete all paperwork required by my department or site supervisor as part of this learning (internship/fieldwork) experience. 2. I understand and acknowledge that there are potential risks associated with this learning (internship/fieldwork) experience, some of which may arise from (a) my assigned tasks and responsibilities, (b) the location of the learning site, (c) the physical characteristics of the learning site, (d) the amount and type of criminal activity or hazardous materials at or near the location of the learning site, (e) any travel associated with the learning site, (f) the time of day when I will be present at the learning site, (g) the criminal, mental and social backgrounds of the individuals I will be working with or serving, and (h) the amount of supervision I will receive. I further understand and acknowledge that my safety and wellbeing are primarily dependent upon my acting responsi- bly to protect myself from personal injury, bodily injury or property damage. 3. Being aware of the risks inherent in this learning experience (internship/fieldwork), I nonetheless voluntarily choose to participate in this learning experience. I understand that I may stop participating if I believe the risks become too great. 4. While participating in this learning experience (internship/fieldwork), I will (a) exhibit professional, ethical and appropriate behavior; (b) abide by the learning site’s rules and standards of conduct, including wearing any required personal protective equipment; (c) participate in all required training; (d) complete all assigned tasks and responsibilities in a timely and efficient man- ner; (e) request assistance if I am unsure how to respond to a difficult or uncomfortable situation; (f) be punctual and notify the learning site if I believe I will be late or absent; and (g) respect the privacy of the learning site’s clients. 5. While participating in this learning experience (internship/fieldwork), I will not (a) report to the learning site under the influence of drugs or alcohol; (b) give or loan money or other personal be- longings to a client; (c) make promises to a client I cannot keep; (d) give a client or representative a ride in my personal vehicle; (e) engage in behavior that might be perceived as harassment of a client or learning site representative; (f) engage in behavior that might be perceived as dis- criminating against an individual on the basis of their age, race, gender, sexual orientation, mental capacity, or ethnicity; (g) engage in any type of business with clients during the term of my placement; (h) disclose without permission the learning site’s proprietary information, records or confidential information concerning its clients; or (i) enter into personal relationships with a client or learning site representative during the term of my placement. I understand that the learning site may dismiss me if I engage in any of these behaviors. 6. I agree to contact the Director at the University’s Center for Community Learning and Leadership (CCLL) at 408-924-5440 if I believe I have been discriminated against, harassed or injured while engaged in this learning activity. 7. I understand and acknowledge that neither the University nor the learning (internship/fieldwork) site assumes any financial responsibility in the event I am injured or become ill as a result of my participating in this learning experience. I understand that I am personally responsible for paying any costs I may incur for the treatment of any such injury or illness. I acknowledge that the Uni- versity recommends that I carry health insurance.

Student Name (print) ______

Student Signature ______

Date: ______