Experiential Learning Newsletter STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN REVIEW Fall 2019 “Students applying Kinesiology and Health Study theories to International Experiences practice in guided community experiences by professional Chelsea Jones partners” Sena Debia Peyak Aski Kikawinaw - Different Placements Together We Are Stronger Joint BKIN/BEd What is Fieldwork Degree Internships Each student in Kinesiology and Health Studies is required to complete fieldwork as a final part of his/her degree program. Fieldwork is a 15-week, 560 Paid SRM Internships hour, unpaid internship designed to provide the student with an opportunity for a practical, “real world” experience bridging his/her academic present and SRM Junior Practicum professional future. Students research and find their own placement based on their Degree Program, Major and Self- determined Learning Objectives. Some Experiential Learning in decide to look for opportunities locally and others look, provincially, nationally the Classroom or even internationally! Dr. Cameron Mang Backhelor of KINESIOLOGY (Human Kinetics/Health Promotion/Gerontology) Fall 2019 2 Jordyn Bosley First Steps Wellness Centre 3 Jacinta Mack First Steps Wellness Centre 3 Daryl Chambers Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation 4 Geselle Dela Merced OPEX Fitness Regina 4 Sena Debia Public Health Association of Australia (Health Promotion; International Placement) 5 Devan Flett Alpha Physio Center 6 Gabrielle Gagnon Courtside Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation 6 Madison Jerome Wascana Rehabilitation Center 7 Karly Koronkiewicz Scott Anderson and Associates Physiotherapy and Rehab 7 Amanda Kozey RCMP Depot" Training Academy"" 8 Robert Kraakman Neil Squire Society 8 Brayden LaRocque CDI Injury Recovery Centre Ltd 9 Joanne Lavoie The Saskatchewan Association for the Brain Injured (SARBI) 9 Ty Pederson Level 10 Fitness 10 YuanHeng Pu Level 10 Fitness 10 Marty Pylatuk Trench Fitness 11 Karley Romanuk Saskabilities 11 Brooke Schaeffer Doctor Paul Schwann Centre (DPSC) and University of Regina Athletic Therapy Clinic 12 Jesse Voll Dr. Paul Schwann Centre 12 Bihan Shin Calgary Sunpark Lifemark Health Centre 13 Chelsea Jones Oregon State University (International Placement) 13 Chelsea's International Opportunities Throughout U of R Experience 14 Bachelor of SPORT AND RECREATION STUDIES (Sport and Rec Management and Therapeutic Recreation) Ben Berger University of Regina Athletics Department (Paid Internship) 15 Karina Mokrousova The Regina Exhibition Association Limited 16 Benjamin Rumpel Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association 16 Alex Watson Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League 17 Brooklyn Weisgerber Saskatchewan Hockey Association 17 Victoria Tisher Broadway Terrace (Therapeutic Recreation) 18 Bachelor of HEALTH STUDIES Raquel Butler Indigenous Services Canada-Non-Insured Health Benefits-First Nations & Inuit Health Branch 19 Eman Ezwai Creative Options Regina 19 Mikayla Hagel Morning Star Lodge 20 Kelvin Wobo Ranch Erhlo Society 20 Bachelor of KINESIOLOGY/Bachelor of EDUCATION (Physical Literacy/Physical Education) Spencer Davis Shaunavon High School 22 Rylan Jensen Archbishop M.C. O'Neill High School 22 Emily Jones Sheldon Williams Collegiate 23 Carly Kentz Thom Collegiate 23 Jasmine Kerr Macdonald School 24 Lacy Orange Churchbridge Public School 24 Sydney Reynolds Churchill Community High School 25 Brayden Ruszkowski Archbishop M.C. O'Neill High School 25 Mackenzie Stricker Miller Comprehensive High School 26 Erin Strueby Luther College High School 26 Ryley Winter St. Nicholas Elementary School 27 JUNIOR PRACTICUM-Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Studies (Sport and Recreation Management) Hallie Burke Astonished! 29 Tate Coughlin URFit Recreation Services 29 Nicholas Cuthbert Astonished! 30 Ethan D'Souza UR Recreation Services 30 Alicia Dorwart University of Regina Rams Football Club 31 Kaden Fiacco URFit Recreation Services 31 Austin Filipchuk HoopLIfe 32 Aldo Galván Orduña University of Regina Rams Football Club 32 Ryan Jupp University of Regina Women's Hockey 33 Trever La Framboise University of Regina Cougar Athletics Sports Information 33 Justin Lipp University of Regina Cougar Athletics Sports Information 34 Matthew Sprung University of Regina Women's Soccer 34 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM Cameron Mang Motor Control and Learning (KIN 280 & 380) 35 Human Kinetics Fall 2019 3 Bachelor of Kinesiology First Steps Wellness Centre, Regina, SK First Steps Wellness Centre (FSWC) is a rehabilitation center offering therapy to populations with spinal cord injuries, stroke and neuromuscular conditions. They are a non-profit organization that was founded in late November of 2008, in affiliation with Project Walk in California. Since 2014, FSWC is now one of the only independent organizations within Canada to offer this type of therapy. The basis of their organization is to offer services to people in which are not receiving enough therapy within our healthcare system, while also offering a comfortable and enjoyable environment. Jordyn Bosley At FSWC, clients are assisted in regaining their function through intensive exercise-based rehabilitation programming, the usage of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), and/or the usage of the Therasuit Method. In the beginning of a fieldwork placement at FSWC, fieldwork students begin with assisting therapists with their client hours by providing lifts, retrieving and cleaning up equipment, as well as offering any other assistance a therapist needs during a session. As the fieldwork term progresses, fieldwork students assist in more ways as they take on individual client hours while still assisting the other therapists. This experience has been very beneficial for my professional and educational development. As my placement progressed, my knowledge and understanding of neurological and neuromuscular therapy increased which correlated in my confidence in executing skills progressing as well. Overuse Injuries in Exercise Therapists. My special project looks at the different overuse injuries therapists have endured. Through surveying the therapists and clients at First Steps Wellness Centre, I looked to see if there were any reoccurring injuries and the effects that these injuries had on their therapy hours. With the information I gathered, I could research ways to help alleviate them. “First Steps showed me that genuine connections and friendships are just as beneficial in a therapy setting as the therapy itself, for both the therapists and the clients.” Jacinta Mack “Don’t get caught up on yesterday; treat each new day as a new opportunity to learn and thrive.” Special Project Title: Is Our Healthcare System Enough? I wanted my special project to focus on the difficulties spinal cord patients experience with our healthcare system. It came to my attention early on that they slip through the cracks of our system because of lack of funding and lack of qualified individuals. By looking at research articles, interviewing current clients and other healthcare professionals, I decided to focus my project on bringing more awareness to this issue and suggesting a potential solution to these problems. Human Kinetics Fall 2019 4 Bachelor of Kinesiology “In developing practical experience coaching hockey professional athletes, I have accumulated the knowledge and ability to confidently design periodization philosophies, Daryl Chambers incorporate monitoring strategies, and have successfully developed my own coaching identity.” Calgary Flames Hockey Club Calgary, AB Yearly Training Plan. The special project included an extensive overview of the entire yearly training plan (YTP) for the Calgary Flames hockey team. The YTP involves a yearly and monthly periodized plan, evaluation of the regular season schedule, incorporated on-ice intensity and volume tracking data, and off-season and in-season training phases that aims to develop essential athletic attributes for on-ice performance. The Calgary Flames Hockey Club is a professional hockey team within the National Hockey League (NHL) that is located in Calgary, Alberta. The NHL employs and showcases the best hockey athletes in the world. Over the course of the fieldwork semester, my role was within the Strength & Conditioning department. The Strength & Conditioning staff are responsible for the development, training, and monitoring of the athletes on a daily basis to optimize on-ice performance. The experience that I have developed with the Calgary Flames has been instrumental in my development as an aspiring future Strength & Conditioning professional. By accumulating professional experience within the field, I have gained the confidence and knowledge in adequately training NHL athletes during the regular season to optimize on-ice performance. Geselle Dela Merced, OPEX, Regina, SK OPEX Fitness Regina is a fitness facility that provides coaching to anyone at any level of fitness. They offer a personalized approach to fitness and nutritional programming, as well as lifestyle coaching based on where you are when you first come into the gym and where you want to be. Whether you have little experience with training or was an elite level athlete, a coach is always available to provide real time instruction throughout your workouts to ensure you are getting the most out of your time in the gym. Hip Functional Range Conditioning Program. I had the opportunity to create and implement a hip mobility program using the principles of functional range conditioning. The goal of this program was to increase mobility, flexibility, strength,