92551 Sport and Exercise Internship
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Pass fail, no marksRequisite(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): C10301 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management 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): C10303 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management Bachelor of International Studies OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10328 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation 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): C10427 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management Bachelor of Languages and Cultures
Anti-requisite(s): 94680 Entering Professional Life (6cp) AND 94681 Entering Professional Life (8cp)
Description
In this subject, students undertake preparatory interactive coursework followed by a professional internship with an organisation in the sport and exercise industry. This assists in practical and professional development, application of knowledge, and establishing contacts which contribute to the achievement of future career goals. Through their internship, students are exposed to the managerial and practical functions and activities of the sports industry and are given an opportunity to apply and extend the skills and knowledge they have developed in other subjects. Following the preparatory coursework, students are required to undertake between 140 and 210 hours of work with an industry-based organisation and complete an agreed program of work designed to achieve predetermined learning objectives. Throughout the subject, students receive formative and summative feedback from subject staff and site supervisors on their progress and performance. Students keep a logbook that tracks activities that are undertaken and complete a reflection that evaluates their learning experiences on placement.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Identify personal work-ready skills and attributes and articulate career goals and interests |
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| B. | Apply work-ready management and industry knowledge in a workplace environment |
| C. | Critically reflect on the learning and developmental outcomes of a workplace experience |
| D. | Demonstrate appropriate professional performance, conduct and attitudes in a working environment |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following graduate attributes:
- Apply contemporary management practices to enable effective outcomes (1.3)
- Competently apply knowledge and skills within the sport, exercise and health professions (3.0)
- Apply knowledge and skills in key content areas, including anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, motor learning and exercise prescription (3.1)
- 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
Students attend a preparatory coursework day, which provides an overview of all that the subject entails. Coursework day includes workshops by UTS Careers, interactive activities and a presentation by an UTS partner / industry expert. Pre-class activities include the development of a current CV that is workshopped and further enhanced within the coursework. The canvas modules detail all subject and placement resources. Whilst on placement, guidance and formative feedback is provided by the workplace supervisor at multiple points throughout the internship. The supervisor will also evaluate the performance of their intern at the conclusion of the placement.
Content (topics)
Pre-internship:
- Self-awareness: pre-internship workshop activities leading to an understanding of personal skills, interests, career progression.
- Values and motivations: promotion of individual strengths in writing – curriculum vitae and applications
- Opportunity awareness: internships, hidden job market, networking, exploring career resources
- Interview skills
- Preparing the proposal: learning objectives and workplan
- Reflective learning
- Legal and ethical responsibilities; professional behaviour
- Internship Entry Interview
Post-internship:
- Reflective learning journal
- Internship Exit Interview
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Professional Skills
| Intent: | The Professional Skills Task assesses the skills required for students to successfully be work force ready to enter the Sport Management industry. These skills include interview and communication capabilities, CV preparation and presentation, and the ability for students to consistently manage themselves professionally. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A and D This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 1.3, 3.1 and 6.0 |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Length: | CV guidelines are provided on Canvas and at coursework day. Interview requirements are presented at coursework day. A rubric will be available for the Professionalism component. |
Assessment task 2: Professional Portfolio
| Intent: | The Professional Portfolio will provide the student with an opportunity to prepare for and critically review their own professional internship experience. Students will create learning goals and an associated work plan, complete timesheets and a log of tasks completed on placement. They will also review and analyse their supervisor evaluation. Each of these documents form part of a reflective learning journal which will enable the student to effectively capture their time on placement. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): B, C and D This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Length: | Templates and guidelines are provided on canvas. |
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