Student Placements

As an academic centre, The Steadward Centre provides a diverse range of learning opportunities and volunteer experiences across all our programs. We support students from all faculties in the areas of kinesiology, physical education, recreation, science, nursing, rehabilitation medicine, and coaching. Students develop skills, put learning to practice, and learn from members of the disability community to support their future careers.

Each year, we support students in a wide variety of learning experiences across the centre:

Volunteer Placements

  • Students can request to volunteer within any of our programs.
  • Volunteers will gain valuable experience in Adapted Physical Activity and Para Sport.
  • A general volunteer training session and program-specific training will be provided.

Professional Practicum Placements

  • Undergraduate students studying in related fields such as kinesiology, physical education and recreation can apply to complete professional practicum placements with TSC as part of their bachelor's degree requirements.
  • Students will complete 14 weeks of applied work experience in Adapted Physical Activity.

In-FIELD LEARNING PLACEMENTS

  • In-field learning placements are limited to undergraduate students within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR).
  • Currently, we support the following in-field learning placement formats:
    i) 60-hour placements (~4-5 hours/week)
    ii) 120-160 hour placements (~9-12 hours/week)
    iii) 180-220 hour placements (~13-16 hours/week)
  • In-field learning placements can be completed to include a variety of programs at TSC, or placements can focus in a specific area (e.g., Para Sport, Free2BMe, Adult Group Fitness). 
  • Depending on our organizational needs, we might also support research focused in-field learning placements.

Community Service Learning (CSL) Credits

  • CSL placements integrate community-based experiences into the course curriculum and encourage students to apply course material in new situations.
  • The Steadward Centre has a long-standing partnership with the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. We offer CSL opportunities in specific undergraduate courses, such as KIN 471 and KIN 472.
  • If you are interested in integrating a CSL experience with The Steadward Centre as part of your curriculum, please connect with us.

Please email Sara Szabo at sszabo@ualberta.ca to learn more about student placement opportunities or to connect about establishing a CSL partnership with us.

Please email tscvol@ualberta.ca or visit our Volunteer page to learn more about our volunteer program.