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SPE315 - Exercise Science Practicum

2027

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

Credit Points

Unit Level

300

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SPE102, SPE111, SPE112, SPE209) AND Must have passed 1 unit in (SPE101, SPE120)

Incompatible

SPE313

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit students will focus on applying knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios in exercise prescription and delivery. By completing 80 hours of practicum experience students will hone skills in conducting comprehensive health and fitness assessments and exercise prescription for individuals without known medical conditions. Placement hosts will guide students to improve communication, professionalism, practical skills, note taking, and more.

Important Information

The unit includes 80 hours of compulsory practicum experience and students are expected to meet all costs for travel and accommodation in relation to the practicum experience. Students are responsible for all pre-placement compliance cost, including vaccinations, National Police checks, Working with Children checks, First-Aid and CPR certificates.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Conduct and interpret comprehensive health and fitness assessments for individuals without known medical conditions.
2.	Design individualised exercise programs tailored to the specific goals, needs, and preferences of healthy individuals
3.	Implement exercise interventions using appropriate techniques, equipment, and safety protocols to deliver and modify the intervention.
4.	Communicate effectively with clients to motivate, educate, and empower them to adhere to exercise programs and adopt healthy lifestyle.
5.	Demonstrate and reflect on professionalism, ethical conduct, and cultural competence when working with diverse populations in an exercise settings.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Pre-placement Seminar Quizzes (2 x 30 minutes, 80% in each quiz to pass)	P/F	4,5
2.	Logbook (minimum 80hrs) (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,5
3.	ESSA Record of Student Engagement (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5
4.	Case Presentation with Reflection (15 mins)	P/F	4,5
5.	Placement Performance Report (supervisor completion) (Hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2027	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLS	View
2027	Semester 1	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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