Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology course is designed to prepare you for clinical careers but students often have broader interests in the field of Movement Science and Conditioning. This unit provides a structured and supervised 200 hour vocational experience that allows you to gain experience outside the clinical areas. This extended practicum experience gives you an opportunity to apply the practical and theoretical content of your degree program, to experience firsthand the rigours and reality of full-time work, and to develop a range of generic and specific professional skills.

The School's practicum program is also intended to foster closer working relationships between the university and potential employers in both the private and public sectors. Such relationships will significantly benefit the university and the industry, as well as supporting the growth of further job opportunities for students.

Aims

To apply the practical and theoretical knowledge gained in your studies of Exercise Science to a workplace environment, and to further develop your skills and competencies.

Objectives

On completion of the unit, you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the application of specific Exercise Science knowledge and skills which are required in your practicum placement;


2. Confidently and professionally communicate with a wide range of people, including supervisors, colleagues and clients;


3. Work independently and collaborate with others as a team member;


4. Critically reflect on your learning to evaluate and improve your performance in the workplace.


5. Demonstrate a flexible approach to the work environment and a willingness to learn.

Content

Practicum planning, in association with the Professional Experience Program (PEP) Co-ordinator and Worksite Supervisor/s, will take place before the start of the placement. If you intend starting your practicum outside semester time, you must arrange a meeting with the PEP Coordinator to discuss it.

Professional practical experience of not less than 200 hours will be undertaken in a workplace representing one of the following professional areas: Health & Fitness; Sports Performance/ Development; Health Promotion. After a suitable period of orientation, you are expected to participate fully in the day-to-day operation of the organisation.

Development of generic professional skills and attributes - the practicum experience provides an opportunity to develop your specific Exercise Science and generic professional skills. The latter include interpersonal communication, application of performance feedback, teamwork, organisational and personal management, critical thinking, writing skills and oral presentation.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

These will include a lecture, practicum field experiences, supervisory and on line (via Blackboard) communications and, written assessment tasks.

Assessment

Students must achieve a Satisfactory grade on Assessment Item 1 to pass the unit.

Designated unit
This is a designated unit. Designated units include professional experience units, units requiring the development of particular skills, and units requiring the demonstration of certain personal qualities, and are deemed to be critical to progress in your course. If you fail to achieve a passing grade in this unit on two occasions you will be issued with an unsatisfactory academic performance notice and could be excluded from the course. Supplementary Assessment will NOT be granted to students enrolled in designated units.

Assessment name: Placement Performance
Description: You will undertake a five week placement in one of the professional areas listed above.

The placement component is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
Relates to objectives: 1-5
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Placement

Assessment name: Project (applied)
Description: Your practicum project is intended to both contribute value to the practicum site and provide a learning experience for you. Develop the project in conjunction with your Site Supervisor and notify the Practicum Coordinator of your topic before proceeding.

Length: 2000 words
Relates to objectives: 1-3 and 5
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Placement

Assessment name: Reflective Journal
Description: You will be required to keep a journal during your practicum to record goals and skill development, reflect on strengths and weakness, evaluate your learning and develop strategies to improve your performance during practicum part of the assessment.

Length: 2000 words

Due date: After the first two weeks of your placement (formative) and two weeks after the completion of your practicum.
Relates to objectives: 1-5
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Placement

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

In this unit you are encouraged to consult a wide range of reference materials including workplace specific publications, industry journals and AAESS personnel and documents.

Risk assessment statement

Blue Card - Applications should be made through QUT's Student Centre, Kelvin Grove, F Block, Level 6.
· Allow 12 weeks for processing
You must obtain a Blue Card BEFORE you begin your placement. A Blue Card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (Working with Children check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the Blue Card and how to apply, please visit the following QUT site: Blue Cards ()

Vaccinations
Student Health Assessment Form to be submitted with other documentation.

Hepatitis B vaccination report and serology immunity report
· Allow 6 - 9 months (standard course) for verification of immunity by blood test.
· You must attach documentary evidence of your Hepatitis B Immunisation & a recent blood test confirming immunity to Hepatitis B.
Hepatitis B Vaccinations are available from University Health Services (Kelvin Grove Ph.3138 3161 - Level 2, 44 Musk) or from your local GP.
More detailed Faculty policy/information regarding vaccinations can be viewed via the following links:
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Current Senior First Aid Certificate & CPR - please note First Aid is current for 3 yrs, CPR MUST be renewed annually.
· You are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate before you begin your clinical based units.
There are a variety of First Aid courses that are delivered by approved providers and duly authorised under the Ambulance Service Act 1991.

Queries regarding the above placement requirements should be forwarded to the Health Working Integrated Learning (WIL) Team located in O Block, Wing D, Level 6 (KG Campus) or via email at health.wils@qut.edu.au

There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit. However, it is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the specific health and safety requirements of the workplace in which you undertake your placement.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 29-Nov-2012