Key facts
UNE unit code: EXSC390
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 18
Unit information
Put your learning into action and develop workplace skills pertinent to clinical exercise physiology practice by completing a minimum of 360 hours of supervised experience, in accordance with accreditation requirements.
Your experience will reflect the AEP scope of practice, with emphasis on delivering clinical exercise physiology services face-to-face. This unit meets Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) requirements towards becoming an AEP.
You may complete your placement in private clinics (exercise physiology or multidisciplinary), hospitals, aged care facilities, occupational rehabilitation providers, disability support providers and some workplace health settings.
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Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Enrolment in Trimester 3 is available to repeating students only and requires permission from the Head of School of Science and Technology.
This unit meets the practicum requirements for Exercise Physiology accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). To facilitate the organisation of practicum placements, students will complete an interview with the practicum program staff. During this interview, individual circumstances e.g. location, work commitments, career aspirations etc. are discussed and are used to plan the placements to be undertaken.
The minimum 360 hours in this unit can be arranged from a number of practicum sites including a range of sites covering the various pathology domains of an exercise physiologist and must meet the accreditation requirements of ESSA for exercise physiology.
Students are expected to travel to meet practicum site and supervisor requirements.The practicum office will assist in arranging suitable sites, however there is an expectation that the student actively participates with staff in these arrangements.
Current students are directed to contact the Placement Office via AskUNE www.une.edu.au/askune
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in their interactions with clients, peers, colleagues, other health professionals and external stakeholders;
- apply specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice to accurately and efficiently collect and interpret subjective and objective asssessment data, and prescribe safe and effective exercise interventions based on the interpretation of this data;
- apply specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice to deliver clinical, health and wellbeing, work fitness and rehabilitation services to a wide range of individuals of varying social, cultural and/or pathological backgrounds;
- demonstrate a sound understanding of lifestyle modification and behavioural change and subsequently facilitate behavioural change in the prescription and delivery of their exercise interventions;
- demonstrate a sound understanding of the risks associated with exercise prescription and delivery and adapt strategies to minimise risk; and
- practise responsibly with respect for and in accordance with, Exercise and Sports Science Australia's Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Case study reports.It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 3000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online Quiz with interactive forum in preparation. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Practical Examination including practical skill competency (SR). It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Literature VIVA. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
| Assessment 5 | Yes | All offerings | Practicum. Completion of a minimum of 360 hours practicum (SR). Submission of signed logbooks and receipt of supervisor's reports indicating satisfactory performance. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
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