92550 Sport and Exercise Science Practicum
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Pass fail, no marks
Requisite(s): ((60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10300 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10302 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of International Studies OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10426 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10328 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) AND 92554 Exercise Assessment, Prescription and Delivery)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject requires students to undertake pre-preparatory coursework followed by a professional practicum experience that aligns with the Exercise Science Practicum Guidelines specified by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). This experience enables students to consolidate learning and to develop practical skills relevant to future work as an entry-level exercise science practitioner. The student focus is on attaining competency in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery. Practicum experiences also provide the opportunity for students to apply their sport and exercise science knowledge in activities across areas that reflect the ESSA Exercise Science Standards. In total, students complete a minimum of 80 hours of unpaid practicum work. Throughout their time in this subject, formative and summative assessment tasks are undertaken which facilitate the growth and application of practical skills, specifically within the ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) Scope of Practice. Students maintain and submit a detailed ESSA logbook of all practicum experience activities, as well as an ESSA Record of Student Engagement. A comprehensive workplace evaluation of their performance from the workplace supervisor is also obtained.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Identify personal and work-ready skills and attributes and articulate career goals and interests. |
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| B. | Apply a variety of suitable verbal and non-verbal communication methods to support clients to meet their needs and / or goals. |
| C. | Apply exercise assessment, prescription and delivery knowledge and skills in a range of ways in professional exercise science work settings. |
| D. | Critically analyse and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills across exercise science practice. |
| E. | Practice with integrity within the scope of training for an Exercise Scientist and the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice. |
| F. | Identify risks and apply appropriate risk management strategies to the professional practice of exercise science; including but not limited to client safety, privacy, consent and record keeping. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following graduate attributes:
- Take personal, social and ethical responsibility for their contribution to sport, exercise and health (2.0)
- Competently apply knowledge and skills within the sport, exercise and health professions (3.0)
- Engage in research and critical thinking to integrate diverse knowledge and develop creative, effective and evidence-based solutions (4.0)
- Adapt to diverse industry contexts to enable optimal and sustainable sport, exercise and health outcomes (5.0)
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with diverse populations to enable positive change (6.0)
Teaching and learning strategies
This experience commences with compulsory preparatory workshops which will prepare students for industry placement. Following on from these workshops, the majority of a student’s time is spent in the workplace where they will apply their exercise assessment, prescription and delivery skills in various contexts. Students will track their learning by maintaining an ESSA logbook of activities. On-site guidance is provided by UTS practicum supervisors, as well as the host organisation which must assign a qualified workplace supervisor to the student. These supervisors will provide formative feedback at multiple points throughout the practicum process, and evaluate the performance of their student at the conclusion of their practicum hours. Student’s will also develop their professional profile through a range of interactive experiences.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Professional Development Portfolio
| Intent: | The Professional Development Portfolio will provide each student with an opportunity to develop their own professional profile. Students will undertake interviews, create a curriculum vitae and gain feedback from their placement experience. These professional tasks will enable the student to effectively capture and develop their professional profile. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, C and D This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
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Assessment task 2: Industry Placement ESSA Logbook and ESSA Record of Student Engagement
| Intent: | Assessment Task 2 assesses the student's ability to summarise, record and reflect on their industry placement experiences in a way that meets ESSA submission requirements for Accreditation. This task includes the submission of a Practicum experience ESSA Logbook and Practicum experience ESSA Record of Student Engagement. Logbooks record all activities undertaken during industry placement, whilst the Record of Student Engagement provides a summary of industry placement learning experiences, as well as a reflection on how the placement has enabled the student to develop the graduate attributes required for an Accredited Exercise Scientist. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C, D and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Length: | Logbook and ESSA Record of Student Engagement resources are available on Canvas. Students are to take on board feedback from 92554 when completing these tasks. |
Assessment task 3: Industry Placement Supervisor Evaluation
| Intent: | Assessment Task 3 assesses the student's ability to emerge independently as an entry level Exercise Science practitioner who is equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply the science of exercise when developing interventions that improve health and fitness, well-being and performance, and that assist in the prevention of injury and chronic conditions. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C, D, E and F This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Length: | The ESSA Record of Student Engagement template available on Canvas (this is different to the one used in 92554, as it includes the supervisor evaluation). |
Minimum requirements
Students must achieve a pass result in all tasks to pass the subject.
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