Available in 2024
Course code

EXSS3040

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

An Exercise Scientist can apply their exercise science knowledge and skills to practice effectively in an ethical, professional and responsible manner. This course allows students to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills obtained during their degree toward a real world practicum experience within exercise science. Students will undertake work-integrated learning to consolidate development of competency in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery across a variety of settings. The course involves a minimum of 120 hours of exercise and sports science industry practicum that is supervised by an appropriate professional in line with the Exercise and Sport Science Australia Practicum requirements. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate competency in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery as well as various professional behaviours and tasks.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply Exercise Science knowledge and skills in a work context to support clients to meet their goals (ESSA 1.2.1 & 1.2.2);

2. Display integrity through professional behaviour and effective communication (ESSA 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5 & 1.2.7);

3. Demonstrate competency in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery at the completion of a minimum of 100 hours of Exercise Science practicum (ESSA 1.2.1, 1.2.2 & 1.2.3);

4. Identify risks and apply appropriate risk management strategies to the professional practice of exercise science (ESSA 1.2.6);

5. Critically evaluate how the Exercise Science practicum experience developed the professional attributes of an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). (ESSA 1.2.4, 1.2.5 & 1.2.7).


Content

  • A minimum of 120 hours of practicum in the Exercise and Sports Science industry
  • Application of knowledge and skills in a work integrated learning setting
  • Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in a professional environment
  • ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice  

Requisite

You must have successfully completed EXSS2100 OR EXSS2070 to enrol in this course.

You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science [11705] or [40257] in order to enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

EXSS2010 and EXSS2030 and EXSS2050


Assessment items

Written Assignment: Written assignments

Professional Task: Practicum
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.


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

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Practicum-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 120 hour(s) per term
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline