College of Education – Department of Kinesiology

KIN 492: KINternship – Professional Development Course

Section 732Spring 2021

Part 1: Course Information

Instructor Information

Instructor: Keri Morrison, M.S. (KINternship Coordinator)Office Hours: Fridays 2-4pm via ZoomZoom Personal Meeting Room: Meeting ID: 964 5593 6198; Passcode: KIN492; Join URLEmail: klm@msu.eduMain Contact For: Questions regarding course assignments and grading.

Teaching Assistants (TAs)

TA: Yuemei LuOffice Hours: Mondays 10:30am-12:30pm via ZoomZoom Personal Meeting Room: Meeting ID: 208-164-5385; Passcode: KIN492; Join URLEmail: luyuemei@msu.eduMain Contact For: Questions about course assignments and if Yuemei graded your particular assignment on D2L.

TA: Kapule David MabutaOffice Hours: Thursdays 10-11:00am & 2-3pmZoom Personal Meeting Room: Meeting ID: 984 9260 1162 Passcode: KIN492; Join URLEmail: mabutaka@msu.eduMain Contact For: Questions about course assignments and if David graded your particular assignment on D2L.

Course Description

This Internship Course (the “KINternship”) is designed to be a culminating experience for students who will graduate with a Major in Kinesiology. Our hope for you during this modified Alternative KINternship class is that you will gain an in-depth understanding of your desired career field in the Kinesiology domain, acquire skills and knowledge that could help with a potential career, and acquire professional development skills you will be able to apply in a future internship, job, or during graduate school.

You are required to earn a minimum of 3 internship credits for successful completion of your undergraduate program in Kinesiology, and this alternatively designed course focused on Professional Development will count in place of your internship due to COVID-19 mitigating circumstances.

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Prerequisite

You must be a senior and a KIN Major to enroll in KIN 492 and KIN 493. You must have completed the Application To Enroll for the semester in which you hope

to enroll in the course (please see the KIN 492/493 website for details).

Textbook & Course Materials

None required.

Enrollment (Add/Drop Dates)

There are no exceptions to the following: the add/drop dates for KIN 492/493 are the same as for any course at MSU. These are set by the university and always described on the Registrar’s website. You are responsible for knowing these dates. You cannot late add or late drop KIN 492/493. If you do not add/drop the course by the official dates you will get no refund and/or you will receive a 0.0, and you will not be able to graduate.

Part 2: Course Organization & Delivery

This course is delivered online and asynchronous, without common meeting times regularly required. However, timelines will be essential for the proper function of this course, so you must meet those timelines outlined in the schedule. If factors outside your control will prevent you from completing an assignment on time, contact me immediately and before the deadline so we can determine if an alternate plan is feasible.

Course Requirements

Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable). Need to back-up all work using a cloud-based service (Google Drive for MSU, or other

similar service). Tech failure is not a valid excuse for missed deadlines. Access to Desire2Learn (D2L). Access to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Zoom

videoconference

Communication

D2L Course Announcements and Schedule

We will make regular course announcements through D2L, which will be the primary method of communicating course news and reminders. Subscribe to course announcements by clicking the dropdown arrow next to Announcements, selecting Notifications, as shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1 – Location of the announcements drop-down menu on the D2L course page.

Then, configure Announcements options for email (as shown in Figure 2 – you will need to scroll down after you have selected Notifications to get to this information). That way, you will get an email each time I post a new announcement. You can select SMS if you want a text-message each time I post a new announcement. You can also select notifications for other options, but you might get too many emails that way.

Figure 2 – Checked-boxes to receive notifications of course announcements by email. SMS (text) options are also available.

E-mail

Email is the default mode of communication in this course. You must check your MSU email daily throughout the workweek for important correspondence. You should set your D2L mail account to forward to your MSU email account if you have not done that already. The primary and preferred method of communicating with Keri, Yuemei, and David is through e-mail. We will be responsive to email Monday-Friday. Email sent on the weekend may not get a response until Monday. Otherwise, expect an email response within a 24-48 hour window.

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Course Technologies

Desire2Learn – d2l.msu.edu

Our course management system. First stop for all learning materials. Not sure where to start? Check here first. Login with your MSU NetID and password. D2L Tutorial – for basic overview of logging in and how this platform works. In D2L, you will access course materials, assignment instructions, and additional resources.

Zoom – msu.zoom.us

Videoconference software for group meetings and the best way to “meet” with us (Keri, Yuemei, and David) virtually. Access for all faculty, staff, and students (as a student, you can set-up meetings on your own). Zoom can be run on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can also dial-in from a regular phone. Zoom tutorial available by first visiting the msu.zoom.us website

Google Apps – googleapps.msu.edu

Google apps access through MSU (hosted on MSU servers). Includes Drive (cloud storage and syncing), Docs (word processing), Sheets (Excel), Slides (PowerPoint), Forms, Drawings, Maps, and Sites. Also includes calendar, contacts, and Classroom.

Getting Help

Call the MSU IT helpline first: 517-432-6200 or 800-500-1554. This is a very useful and responsive helpline. You can also file a request through the web.

Course Structure

This course will be delivered online through the course management system and you will need your MSU NetID to login to the course from the D2L homepage .

Part 3: Course Objectives

The primary learning objectives for this modified professional development focused course are to:

Provide each student with an understanding of how to research their desired career field in Kinesiology;

Acquire skills related to developing a resume/CV and cover letter for a potential future career in Kinesiology;

Create career-specific process goals and understand goal setting as a reflective and iterative process;

Learn about professional ethics and situations that might be encountered in desired career field;

Identify strategies to improve professionalism and engage in online networking opportunities;

Develop an appreciation and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and experiences within a particular work environment;

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Investigate how COVID-19 has impacted desired career field.

You will meet the objectives listed above through a combination of the following activities in this course:

Completion of Career Goal Setting Assignment; Networking Profile and Position Research; Live Zoom Panel Webinar Discussion; Understanding Professionalism and Ethical Dilemmas in Your Field; Cover Letter and CV/Resume Development; COVID-19: Impact in Your Field; Completion of Career Next Steps Assignment.

Part 4: Course Outline

Refer to the course calendar on D2L and this Syllabus for specific due dates and times. As we do not get to officially meet everyone in person, it is essential that you regularly check your email and D2L for information updates as this is our main means of communicating with you. Assignment details are explained in detail on D2L under the “Assignments” section. If you have any questions, please reach out to me.

Assignments

Guidelines and grading rubrics for all assignments are located on D2L. D2L will open the first day of class.

Course Schedule

The table below describes the activities and due dates for this class. The first column lists the week number and the dates for that week, the second column lists the module(s) that need to be worked through during those weeks, the third column lists the assignments required to complete the class successfully, and the fourth column lists the due dates for each of the assignments. For detailed assignment information, visit D2L.

Week #Week of

Module(s) to be worked through

Assignments *Assignment Due Dates

Week 1January 11-17

Module 1: Welcome and Syllabus Review

Week 2 January 18-24

Assignment 1: Welcome Quiz

January 24 by 11:59pm

Week 3January 25-31

Weeks 4-5 February 1-14

Module 2: Navigating the Career Search

Module 3: Making KIN-

Assignment 2: Career Goal Setting

Find a Mentor

January 31 by 11:59pm

Goal Date:

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Week #Week of

Module(s) to be worked through

Assignments *Assignment Due Dates

Nections

Expert Career PanelLive Webinar

Assignment 3: Service Profile and Position Research

February 7 February 12 2:30-4:00pmFebruary 14 by 11:59pm

Weeks 6-7February 15-28

Module 4: Professionalism and Ethics

Connect with other students using Professionalism & Ethics Discussion Thread

Assignment 4: Understanding Professionalism and Ethical Dilemmas in Your Field

Goal Date: February 21

February 28 by 11:59pm

Weeks 8-10March 1-21

Module 5: Development of Cover Letter/CV

Review a Peers Resume

Assignment 5: Cover Letter and CV/Resume Development and Peer Review

Goal Date: March14March 21 by 11:59pm

Weeks 11-13March 22- April 11

Module 6: Impact of COVID-19 in Your Field

Assignment 6: COVID-19: Impact in Your Field

April 11 by 11:59pm

Weeks 14-15 April 12-21 (shortened week)

Module 7: Career Next Steps and Reflection

Mock Interview

Assignment 7: Career Next Steps

Goal Date: April 18April 21 by 11:59pm

Final Exam Week: April 26-May 2

Module 8: Course Wrap Up and Instructor Feedback

SIRS and Course Evaluations

May 2 Anticipated final grades posted in D2L for review

*You are welcome to work through modules at your own pace and submit assignments earlier than the due dates outlined but must complete the assignments by the date outlined or they will be marked as “late”.**We will host a live seminar with panelists from a wide range of Kinesiology-related careers. You are required to attend this session, but if you are unable to please be in touch with Yuemei or David.***Goal Date is just that, a goal date to get that portion of the assignment done by. There is no drop box on D2L for this portion of the assignment.

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Part 5: Grading Policy

Graded Course Activities

Grading of all Course Assignments:

Course assignments will be graded according to their associated assignment instructions and rubrics posted on D2L.

Evaluation Criteria

Your grade is a weighted average based on the following table: *Please note we use the “% of Final Grade” in the chart below to calculate your final grade (not the points). For example, if you get 45/50 points on your Assignment 2: Career Goal Setting Assignment, you will calculate your percentage using the following: 45/50 = 0.90 0.90 x 15% = 13.5% out of 15% of that portion of your grade.

Grading Scale

Your final grade in this course will be determined based on your overall weighted percentage. The table below indicates the required percentage for each GPA:

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% of Final Grade Description Graded out of:

5% Assignment 1: Welcome Quiz 815% Assignment 2: Career Goal Assignment 5015% Assignment 3: Service Profile and Position Research 5015% Assignment 4: Understanding Professionalism and

Ethical Dilemmas in Your Field50

15% Assignment 5: Cover Letter and CV/Resume Development and Peer Review

50

15% Assignment 6: COVID-19: Impact in Your Field 5020% Assignment 7: Career Next Steps 50100% Total

Late Work Policy

Turned in On Time (by due date and time): Maximum 100% Turned in within an hour past due date and time: Maximum 90% Turned in within 24 hours of due date and time: Maximum 80% Turned in within 48 hours of due date and time: Maximum 70% Turned in within 72 hours of due date and time: Maximum 60% Turned in more than 72 hours past due date and time: 0%

Viewing Grades

Whenever possible, the following will apply to viewing your grades:

We will make every effort to have grades and comments posted on D2L three weeks after the due date. For the Career Final Report, grades will be posted on D2L by the last day of the semester when grades are due.

Part 6: Course Policies

D2L Website / MSU Email

This course will be using the D2L website and MSU email for all course information and communication. You can access the site by going to the following site https://d2l.msu.edu/. You will need your net ID and password to login. Students are responsible for checking both D2L and their MSU email at least every week to stay informed about class updates.

Students can check their grades through D2L and are expected to notify the instructor of any discrepancies within a week so corrections can be made.

Emails to the instructor and TA regarding the class will be responded to as soon as possible. You can expect email responses during the regular workday and work week (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm), and we will do our best to respond to you as soon as possible within that time frame. When sending an email with questions regarding assignments, they should be sent with the aforementioned timelines in consideration (i.e., please do not expect a response Saturday/Sunday for an assignment that is due Monday; give us sufficient time to respond to your inquiry).

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GPA Percentage4.0 93 – 100%3.5 85 – 92%3.0 80 – 84% 2.5 75 – 79%2.0 70 – 74%1.5 65 – 69%1.0 60 – 64% (minimum required to graduate)0.0 <60%

Commit to Integrity: Academic Honesty

The Kinesiology Department adheres to the regulations set out in the Student Rights and Responsibilities, and adheres to the policies on academic honesty. (See also Spartan Life: Student Handbook and Resource Guide and/or the MSU Web site: www.msu.edu.)

Therefore, unless authorized by your instructor, you are expected to complete all course assignments, including homework, lab work, quizzes, tests, and exams, without assistance from any source. You are expected to develop original work for this course; therefore, you may not submit course work you completed for another course to satisfy the requirements for this course. Students who violate MSU academic integrity rules may receive a penalty grade, including a failing grade on the assignment or in the course. Contact your instructor if you are unsure about the appropriateness of your course work. (See also the Academic Integrity webpage).

This course uses “Turnitin” software to check for originality of work. Please see the Turnitin website for further detail.

The Spartan Code of Honor Academic Pledge

“As a Spartan, I will strive to uphold values of the highest ethical standard. I will practice honesty in my work, foster honesty in my peers, and take pride in knowing that honor in ownership is worth more than grades. I will carry these values beyond my time as a student at Michigan State University, continuing the endeavor to build personal integrity in all that I do.”

Actions that may result in a 0.0 and/or an Academic Dishonesty Report

If you wait until the last week of the semester to hand in your Assignments all at once or you do not hand them in by the due dates outlined, you may receive a 0.0 in KIN 492/493.

A student may not use any portion of another student’s work (from the current semester or any previous semester) and claim it as their own (this is plagiarism). This will result in a 0.0 and Academic Dishonesty Report.

A student is required to complete original work. Any source that is used and is not cited properly, or if a large portion of the assignment comes from another source, this is considered Plagiarism and could result in a 0.0 and/or an Academic Dishonesty Report.

Limits to Confidentiality – Mandatory Reporting

Essays, journals, and other materials submitted for this class are generally considered confidential pursuant to the University's student record policies. However, students should be aware that University employees, including instructors, may not be able to maintain confidentiality when it conflicts with their responsibility to report certain issues to protect the health and safety of MSU community members and others. As the instructor, I must report the following information to other University offices (including the Department of Police and Public Safety) if you share it with me:

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Suspected child abuse/neglect, even if this maltreatment happened when you were a child;

Allegations of sexual assault or sexual harassment when they involve MSU students, faculty, or staff, and;

Credible threats of harm to oneself or to others.

These reports may trigger contact from a campus official who will want to talk with you about the incident that you have shared. In almost all cases, it will be your decision whether you wish to speak with that individual. If you would like to talk about these events in a more confidential setting you are encouraged to make an appointment with the MSU Counseling Center.

Inform Your Instructor of Any Accommodations Needed

From the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD): Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities may be made by contacting the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at 517-884-RCPD or on the web at https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/. Once your eligibility for an accommodation has been determined, you will be issued a Verified Individual Services Accommodation ("VISA") form. Please present this form to the instructors at the start of the term and/or two weeks prior to the accommodation date (test, project, etc.). Requests received after this date may not be honored.

Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD)

To make an appointment with a specialist, contact: (517) 353-9642

Or TTY: (517) 355-1293

Website for RCPD

Attendance

Students whose names do not appear on the official class list for this course may not participate in this class.

Participation

Students are expected to participate in all online activities as listed on the course calendar.

Build Rapport

If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, please let me know as early as possible (klm@msu.edu). As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships with both your TAs and I are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing us when difficulties arise during the semester so that we can help you find a solution.

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Complete Assignments

Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically through D2L unless otherwise instructed. Assignments must be submitted by the given deadline or special permission must be requested from instructor before the due date. Extensions will not be given beyond the next assignment except under extreme circumstances.

All discussion assignments must be completed by the assignment due date and time. Late or missing discussion assignments will affect the student’s grade.

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