Exercise Sport Science and Exercise Physiology
Practicum is a type of career-ready placement, sometimes referred to as Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
Practicum is an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and skills you have gained from your degree within a range of work environments. Your practicum will allow you to practice your skills in relevant situations and to appreciate the variety of professional roles in the field. This professional opportunity also allows you to observe and experience how theoretical knowledge and skills can be applied in a vocational setting.
| Program | Practicum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science | 140 hours of suitably supervised practical work as defined by Exercise and Sport Science Australia must be completed to graduate from the program. |
| Master of Exercise Physiology | 360 hours of compulsory practicum must be completed, spread across three separate placements. |
For additional information, please refer to the Exercise and Sport Science and Exercise Physiology Professional Experience website.
Please note: The discipline of Exercise and Sport Science is currently transitioning to the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing.
What you need to do
Practicum Guides
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science requires you to complete 140 hours of practicum that is supervised by an appropriate professional in line with the Exercise and Sport Science Australia Practicum requirements. The placement will allow you to develop and demonstrate competency in exercise assessment, prescription, and delivery as well as various professional behaviours and tasks.
The Master of Exercise Physiology requires you to complete 360 hours of practicum spread across three separate placements. These three placements help ensure students develop professional competency in tasks within the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
Please refer to the College of Engineering, Science and Environment Professional Experience website for more information regarding the placement requirements of your degree.
SONIA
SONIA is The University of Newcastle’s placement management system. The software supports you in managing your placement quickly and easily. For any enquiries related to SONIA, contact the Professional Experience Unit for the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing (CHMW-AlliedHealthPlacements@newcastle.edu.au).
Log into SONIA online here
Insurance
If you are undertaking approved, unpaid Industrial Experience, you are under the University of Newcastle Student Insurance coverage. For further clarification, please contact the University’s Insurance Team (insurance@newcastle.edu.au).
Support and resources
While the University will ultimately assist with sourcing your practicum, a key component of your practicum will require you to write a Resume/CV and a Cover Letter as part of your assessment task. The Careers Service is available to provide guidance. Some of the services that they provide include:
- Access to CareerHub, an online portal with discipline-related work and work experience opportunities
- Information about job and placement searching strategies
- Assistance aligning your studies and interests with industry opportunities
- Drop-in and appointment-based resume and application checking, plus an interview preparation service
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Professional Bodies
To increase your chances of finding the right opportunity, you should consider joining the accrediting professional body, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), which offer free student memberships. There are a wide variety of membership benefits, including professional development opportunities, networking events and employment advertisements.
Other professional bodies include:
Contact Us
For all enquiries, including SONIA enquiries, please contact:
Professional Experience Unit - College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Email: CHMW-AlliedHealthPlacements@newcastle.edu.au
Need extra help?
The Careers Service offers free support to all current and past students of the University of Newcastle. Visit Careers to learn more and to get in touch.
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