spe2epd exercise prescription and delivery
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND DELIVERY
SPE2EPD
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will apply their knowledge of client assessment and the principles of exercise prescription in order to design evidence-informed and best-practice exercise programs for a range of clients. Students will undertake forty hours of professional placement in the sports and exercise science industry. This will provide students with an authentic learning environment that will enable them to apply theoretical knowledge to professional practice.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HBSES AND must have passed SPE1FSC or HLT1IPP.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription | Recommended | American College of Sports Medicine 2018 | 10th edition. LWW. |
| Readings | High Performance Training for Sports | Recommended | Joyce and Lewindon (eds) 2014 | Human Kinetics |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply risk measures and discipline-specific knowledge of contraindications for engaging in exercise programs to inform client decisions.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply knowledge of exercise modalities and interventions to correct dysfunctional movements.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply physiological and biomechanical principles to design safe and effective exercise programs for general and athlete populations.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Analyse outcomes of client assessments to design and modify best-practice exercise programs.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Effectively demonstrate verbal and nonverbal communication skills in the context of exercise instruction.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placements
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
06. Demonstrate interactions with clients in accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia's Code of Professional Practice and Ethical Conduct.
- Activities:
- Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 40.0 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study assignment (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 30-min practical examination (1500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 05, 06 | |
| One 1 hour theory examination (1000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One Practicum Log and Record of Engagement (equiv 500 words) | Hurdle task to ensure mastery of core exercise science skills and for accreditation purposes https://www.essa.org.au/essa-me/professional-standards/#es | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |