EXSS2070
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course prepares students for their first work experience in the exercise science industry and includes a minimum of 40 hours of work experience in the exercise science industry according to the requirements set by Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). The course addresses the theory on professional skills needed in the industry. It introduces careers in Exercise and Sports Science and job application strategies. Other important topics that will be addressed are professional conduct, confidentiality and privacy issues, occupational health and safety and risk assessments. The course will address essential competencies that will have to be met during the practicum experience. It is recommended that students focus on completing exercise testing, prescription and delivery work experience with apparently healthy populations.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2022.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Construct an effective job application relevant to the exercise science industry;
2. Identify cultural, gender-related, socio-economic, child protection, confidentiality, and consent issues (ESSA 1.2.3, 1.2.4 & 1.2.7);
3. Construct a risk assessment appropriate to an exercise and sports science setting (1.2.6);
4. Demonstrate safe and appropriate work practice in exercise science to support clients to meet their goals (ESSA 1.2.1 & 1.2.2);
5. Exhibit professional behaviour consistent with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice for Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA 1.2.4, 1.2.5 & 1.2.7);
6. Develop and display practical competency in assessing clients and delivering exercise within a professional environment (ESSA 1.2.1, 1.2.2 & 1.2.3).
Content
- Professional code of conduct and obligations - cultural, gender, privacy, confidentiality, socio-economic, medico-legal and child protection issues
- Work health and safety and risk assessments of venue/environment, equipment and workplace procedures
- Safe and appropriate practices in the use and maintenance of exercise and sports science equipment and devices
- Communication skills and conventions, including written, oral and nonverbal communication and teamwork
- Professional development, including job application strategies, and careers in exercise and sports science
Requisite
Only available to students of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science [40257].
Must have completed EXSS2010 and EXSS2030 and EXSS2050.
Assessment items
Professional Task: Practical Skills Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Quiz: Online Quiz
Written Assignment: Practicum Application
Written Assignment: Practicum Agreement
Written Assignment: Risk Assessment
Written Assignment: Record of Student Engagement
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Written Assignment: Time sheets
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- WHS Requirement - Students must complete a Workplace Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. - In order to participate in this course, students must complete a risk assessment and safety induction.
- First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider. - Confidentiality agreement: Further requirements based on practicum site may include Working with Children Check, NSW Health Check, Police Check. Students must complete a First Aid and CPR Certificate with an approved provider.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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