Key facts
UNE unit code: EXSC322
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit consolidates learning in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and develops awareness of workplace practices by facilitating 140 hours of relevant and appropriately supervised practicum experience.
Practicum experience may be gained via telehealth services, exercise science/sports performance, applied research, workplace health or community-based health/physical activity promotion.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 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 Science 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 140 hours in this unit can be arranged from a number of practicum sites including the areas of sports science/sports performance, workplace health, and exercise and sports science research.
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;
- apply specialist knowledge and evidence-based practice to prescribe and deliver safe and effective health/exercise/sports interventions for individuals of varying social and/or cultural 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 - Written Assignment | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Client Report. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 2 -Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Logbook and record of student engagement form (signed by student and supervisor). It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit.
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| Assessment 3 -Assurance Task | Yes | All offerings | Practicum hours. Completion of 140 hours (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.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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