spe3pps professional practice in sport and exercise science

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

SPE3PPS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will apply theoretical knowledge and integrate a range of professional skills by undertaking an extended professional practice placement. You will access a range of career development tools to acquire the non-technical skills and industry-specific practical skills needed to prepare you for employment in sport and exercise science. Professional accreditation requires a minimum level of placement exposure. Your attendance at professional placements will contribute to meeting this requirement for professional recognition as a sport and exercise science practitioner .

SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMary Grant

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted in Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (HBSES) and have passed the core subjects at first year All other enrolments require subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject

Total hours/days required120 hours

Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible

WBL addtional requirements120 hours in the exercise science domain.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills in order to provide safe and effective exercise-related interventions in collaboration with clients.
02. Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently with peers and clients in a variety of settings.
03. Critically review the skills and attributes required for employment in sport and exercise science
04. Critically review personal performance to identify professional strengths and weaknesses and develop plans for improvement
05. Apply professional behaviour in accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia's Code of Professional Practice and Ethical Conduct as an entry level practitioner.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Grant

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
These hours will contribute towards professional accreditation

SeminarWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Career development portfolio (2,000 words equivalent)Students will prepare a portfolio that includes a cover letter, resume, response to selection criteria and build an online professional profile.

N/AN/AN/ANo45SILO3, SILO4

Individual oral presentation (10 min) (500 words equivalent)10 min mock job interview

N/AN/AN/ANo15SILO2, SILO4

Critical reflection, and professional placement logbook (1,500 words equivalent)Hurdle task to ensure mastery of core exercise science skills and for accreditation purposes https://www.essa.org.au/essa-me/ professional-standards/esStudents must complete 100 hours of professional placement as part of their accreditation requirements to pass the subject (ESSA Practicum Guide 2019: https://www.essa.org.au/Public/EDUCATION_PROVIDERS/Practicum.aspx)Students are required to keep a log o

N/AN/AN/AYes40SILO1, SILO4, SILO6