PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM A
EXS5PPA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will complete 140 hours of professional practicum within an approved health organisation. These hours will contribute to the requirements for registration as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Your professional skills, including communication skills, assessment and clinical exercise prescription skills will be developed under direct supervision from appropriately qualified and experienced clinicians working in a range of healthcare settings. You will develop your ability to be a reflective practitioner through learning activities completed while undertaking your practicum. Students will complete a pre-clinical program as part of EXS5PPA and prior to commencing practicum.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJane McCaig
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed two of subjects from EXS4ACD and EXS4AND and EXS4AMD
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-focusedNo
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject
Total hours/days required140 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsPolice Check, Working with Children Check, immunisation status, supervisors need meet professional body requirements.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Week 09-15, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 14
Twenty 1.00 d placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 9 - 9
One 6.00 h seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
Pre-clinical program for all students
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 14
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 14 and delivered via blended.
Online Lecture
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical performance assessment (2,500-words equivalent) Assessment is conducted by agency clinical supervisor via using the Exercise Physiology Clinical Assessment tool | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Online reflective journal (2,000-words equivalent) Reflection on learning and professional practice that occurs during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
| Exercise Physiology treatment plan (1,000-words) Treatment plan is for a de-identified patient the student is working with during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 15-20, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 15 - 20
Twenty 1.00 d placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 20
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 20 and delivered via blended.
Online Lecture
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical performance assessment (2,500-words equivalent) Assessment is conducted by agency clinical supervisor via using the Exercise Physiology Clinical Assessment tool | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Online reflective journal (2,000-words equivalent) Reflection on learning and professional practice that occurs during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
| Exercise Physiology treatment plan (1,000-words) Treatment plan is for a de-identified patient the student is working with during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 20-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 20 - 24
Twenty 1.00 d placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 20 - 24
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 20 to week 24 and delivered via blended.
Online Lecture
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical performance assessment (2,500-words equivalent) Assessment is conducted by agency clinical supervisor via using the Exercise Physiology Clinical Assessment tool | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Online reflective journal (2,000-words equivalent) Reflection on learning and professional practice that occurs during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
| Exercise Physiology treatment plan (1,000-words) Treatment plan is for a de-identified patient the student is working with during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 25-29, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn Taylor
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 25 - 29
Twenty 1.00 d placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 29
One 1.00 h unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 29 and delivered via blended.
Online Lecture
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical performance assessment (2,500-words equivalent) Assessment is conducted by agency clinical supervisor via using the Exercise Physiology Clinical Assessment tool | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Online reflective journal (2,000-words equivalent) Reflection on learning and professional practice that occurs during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4 |
| Exercise Physiology treatment plan (1,000-words) Treatment plan is for a de-identified patient the student is working with during practicum | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |