Subject description
This subject will prepare students to undertake practicum hours, required to be registered as an Exercise Scientist. At the end of the subject, students will understand the role and professional scope of an Exercise Scientist and will have the skills and knowledge to conduct: risk assessments, identify appropriate exercises for … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:1 x 2hr lecture, 1 x 2hr practical per week, 1 x 3hr tutorial/workshop per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of professional practice and how this relates to practicing as an exercise scientist within the Exercise and Sport Science Australia exercise science standards and scope of practice
2.
Apply foundational skills and competencies of an exercise scientist involved in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery
3.
Identify risks and apply appropriate risk management strategies to the professional practice of exercise science: including but not limited to client safety, confidentiality, consent and record keeping
4.
Apply a variety of suitable verbal and non-verbal communication methods when working with clients, peers and professional staff
5.
Critically reflect on feedback from a variety of sources including teaching staff, peers and self to improve professional practice
Assessment details
Situational Judgement Test
Case Study
Skills based laboratory assessment
OSCE
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.