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SPE405 - Specialised Practicum

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SPE309)

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Students may have completed two of the following units:

SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies

SPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery

SPE205 Biomechanics and Movement Analysis

SPE206 Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology

SPE210 Motor Control, Growth and Development

SPE261 Functional Anatomy

SPE309 Physiology of Sport and Exercise

Unit Description

This unit is designed to provide students with work-based experience in an exercise or sports science setting. A minimum of 140 hours will be completed under the supervision of an approved exercise and sports science, fitness or allied health professional. These include options such as sports science laboratories, hospitals, fitness centres and rehabilitation centres. Students will work with persons such as scientists, rehabilitation consultants, personal trainers and physiotherapists.

The Intensive 1 offering s not available for online enrolment. To enrol, complete the Special Enrolment form accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Analyse the chosen role and competencies required to work within this field in Exercise and Sport Science.
2.	Apply theory and clinical skills to sport/exercise practice in a supervised environment.
3.	Apply communication, negotiation, cross-cultural and critical thinking skills to develop culturally safe environments for diverse population groups.
4.	Reflect on your experience as a customer service provider, including your work ethic, leadership and time management skills.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Professional portfolio (5-8 pages)	P/F	1,2
2.	Completion of the Exercise Science Practicum (Logbook - 8 pages - Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4
3.	Practicum Reflection (3-5 pages - Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2024	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR
2024	INT-1	External	External Studies	OLR
2024	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2024	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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