On completion of their practicum (see SPEX 516), students will write a report linking theory to practice, reflecting on and analysing their experience, and providing recommendations to their practicum placement organisation/setting.
About this paper
| Paper title | Practicum Report |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(Distance learning)
Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (Distance learning) 1st Non standard period (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,858.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Corequisite
- SPEX 516
- Limited to
- MSpDM
- Contact
Dr Sebastian Potgieter sebastian.potgieter@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
An allocated Practicum Coordinator and/or nominated advisory through School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Paper Structure
The precise nature of topics will be worked out in conjunction with the students' advisor. They will be specific to the students' placement experience.
- Textbooks
A reading list may be developed with the students' advisor.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Critical thinking, Research, Teamwork, Lifelong learning, Self-motivation, Communication, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Assimilate theoretical, practice-based, ethical and situational data to arrive at workable solutions that meet client and organisational goals
- Understand how exercise, sport and health organisations function in national and international settings
- Analyse and make informed comment on their own and others' professional practices in an organisation, through reflection
- Articulate the relevance of personal and educational experiences to the situated environment
- Develop skills in presenting and communicating written and verbal information on issues related to particular sport, exercise or health organisations and their practices