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SPE313 - General Practicum

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

SBI171, SBI172, SPE120, SPE205, SPE212, SPE261, SPE309, SPE311

Unit Description

This unit is designed to provide students with work-based experience in an exercise or sports science setting with a healthy population from a range of age groups. A minimum of 140 hours will be completed under the supervision of an approved exercise and sports science, fitness or allied health professional. Students will work with persons such as scientists, rehabilitation consultants, personal trainers and physiotherapists.

Students are required to find an industry supervisor who agrees to mentor the students during this placement. Students are able to undertake the practicum hours at more than one placement. A police check and working with children clearance may also be required in some placements and students need to check with their industry supervisors these requirements prior to the commencement of their placement.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Understand the role and the scope of practice of an exercise and sport scientist and other allied health professionals.
2.	Apply theory and clinical skills learned to the realities of sport and exercise practice in a supervised environment management skills.
3.	Work across population groups and further develop their communication, negotiation, cross cultural and critical thinking skills in a culturally safe 'real world' environment.
4.	Reflect upon authentic experiences as a customer service provider, especially work ethics and time management skills, in a team to inform their future role as a leader.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Portfolio (Completion of the Exercise Science Practicum Logbook - 8 pages) (hurdle)	P/F	1,2,3,4,7
2.	Report (3-5 pages)	P/F	1,2,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2023	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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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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