| Semester 1, 2021 External | |
| Short Description: | Professional Placement 3 |
| Units : | 0.5 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Health and Wellbeing |
| Student contribution band : | 2021 Grandfather Funding Cl 1 |
| ASCED code : | 069903 - Human Movement |
| Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: SES2299 and SES2102 and SES2103 and SES2104 and SES2201 and SES2202 and SES2205
Pre or Co-requisite: SES2105 and SES3101
Rationale
Professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) requires students to undertake a total of 140 hours of professional placement in a sport and exercise setting. At the 51²è¹Ý, 140 hours of placement are undertaken across three placement courses during the program of study. Professional Placement 3 is the third and final exercise science placement course and requires students to undertake 100 hours of professional practice. The course further develops the knowledge and skills learned in previous placements. The ability to apply knowledge and skills in an ethically responsible and risk managed manner is required.
Synopsis
The third placement course provides students with the opportunity to develop the ability to communicate theoretical knowledge and to apply practical skills in a proficient manner. The course outlines opportunities to value add to professional skills developed during the course and as a practitioner. The importance of evidence based research and the ability to draw together knowledge and skills from different discipline areas is outlined. Effective time management skills and work related documentation processes to ensure successful completion of the course are provided during the program of study.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- Competently apply exercise science knowledge and skills in a professional work setting (including exercise assessment, exercise prescription, exercise delivery and risk management).
- Practice with integrity within exercise science scope and identify when to refer clients to relevant medical or allied health professionals.
- Practice in an ethical manner and in accordance with legislation and regulations that apply to exercise science settings, including the ESSA code of conduct (especially in relation to privacy, consent and record keeping).
- Compile relevant professional practice documentation at a graduate exercise scientist level and prepare and/or interpret client management reports.
- Engage in a critical reflection of professional practice for ongoing improvement (particularly in the area of meeting client goals).
- Demonstrate highly effective communication (verbal and nonverbal) skills in interactions with supervisors, colleagues and clients.
- Demonstrate a high level of professional presentation and display a high level of evidence based knowledge and skills drawn from interactions with other discipline areas.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sport and Exercise Science: Overview of the area. Nature of the role and professional and ethical considerations. Personal characteristics and responsibilities (including motivation and attitude). Professional standards and professional accreditation/ | 10.00 |
| 2. | Professional practice: Knowledge and skills. Personal professional presentation (dress, hygiene). Interpersonal skills - including interactions with supervisors, colleagues and clients. Organisation and management skills. Communication - verbal and nonverbal. Identify networks of medical and allied health professionals and refer clients where appropriate. Evidence based practice. Record keeping. Ethical and professional behavioural aspects and the client relationship. Reflective practice and assessment of performance in the workplace. Developing complementary skills (e.g., coaching and first aid). Special populations and issues (e.g. Indigenous Australians etc.) Workplace Health and Safety. | 80.00 |
| 3. |
Professional development: Professional literature. Professional development and networking. Work based action research. Acquiring business or other relevant skills. Special interest development (e.g., working with athletes, children, aged or disabled clients). Working with relevant health professionals and other discipline areas. Personal career planning and development. |
10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=01&subject1=SES3299)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Exercise and Sports Science Australia 2020, Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, Australia: Brisbane.
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51²è¹Ý 2021, Sports and Exercise Professional Placement Handbook.
(Available through the USQ Health, Engineering and Sciences placements site: .)
(Available through the USQ Health, Engineering and Sciences placements site: .)
Reference materials
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Please refer to other relevant text and material across other sport and exercise courses completed thus far.
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 6.00 |
| Online Lectures | 5.00 |
| Practicum | 100.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Objectives Assessed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | 10 | 29 Mar 2021 | 4,6,7 | (see note 1) |
| Logbook | 1 | 25 | 17 Jun 2021 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | (see note 2) |
| Record of Engagement | 1 | 25 | 17 Jun 2021 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | (see note 3) |
| Supervisor Final Report | 4 | 20 | 17 Jun 2021 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | (see note 4) |
| Supervisor Interim Report | 1 | 20 | 17 Jun 2021 | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | (see note 5) |
Notes
- Special information sessions relating to the assessment item will be scheduled.
- Assessment item is due weekly, and to be approved within 14 days of completing all professional placement.
- Assessment item is due within 14 days of completing professional placement.
- Assessment item is due within 14 days of having completed 100 hours of professional placement.
- Assessment item is due within 14 days of having completed 50 hours of professional placement.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. All students must be available to undertake 100 hours of placement and all placement requirements. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete the Assignment, a student must submit and receive 50% of the marks available (mark out of 2) for this item. To satisfactorily complete the Supervisor Interim Report, a student must submit this item mid-way through their placement (mark of 1). To satisfactorily complete the Supervisor Final Report, a student must submit and obtain 50% of available marks for this item (mark 2 or higher out of 4). To satisfactorily complete the Logbook and Record of Engagement a student must submit and receive 100% of the marks (mark of 1) for each of these items. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must submit and satisfactorily complete all assessment items. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
As P is the only passing grade available for this course, all students who are qualified for a passing grade will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either a Failing grade or an Incomplete grade. -
Examination information:
There is no examination for this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
As there is no examination, there will be no supplementary or deferred examinations. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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1. APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.
Other requirements
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Students will require access to e-mail and have Internet access to UConnect for this course
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Students residing within a 50km radius of either the USQ Ipswich or Toowoomba campus will be allocated a placement in the respective area. All students residing further than 50km away from a USQ campus are allocated a placement in their local area. If a suitable placement is not available in the student’s local area, the student is required to travel and attend placement where a suitable placement site has been established.
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Risk Management:
This course involves active participation in physical activity. The course examiner should be informed of any medical conditions which may be influenced by physical involvement. Students need to wear the USQ Sport and Exercise shirt, and clothing and athletic shoes appropriate to the conditions. In some cases practical sessions will be run in an outdoor environment. Appropriate consideration should be given to issues associated with sun safety, including items such as headwear, sunscreen, and sunglasses. There are no other risks beyond the ordinary. -
- Students must complete the requirements of this course outlined in the Sport and Exercise Professional Placement Handbook before undertaking professional placement.
- The 100 hours of professional hands-on experience must be gained within exercise science scope of practice in areas of sport and exercise performance, workplace health, or in sport and exercise research. A combination of experiences in a variety of settings and with different populations is expected during the program of study.
- In the total of 140 hours of professional practice, a minimum of 80 hours of face-to-face exercise assessment, prescribing and delivery is required.
- The supervisors for the professional practice will be required to meet certain qualification and/or related experience guidelines. Students will complete a logbook and other nominated requirements and supervisors will be required to approve or counter-sign the logbook and complete a report for the completed professional practice.
- Students must have successfully completed the entire professional placement requirements at the end of each full year of study to meet the requirements of this course. This will include the completion of appropriate documentation as well as the submission of relevant reports at specified times. This will be monitored to ensure compliance.
- Students must be available for a prescribed period of time to undertake a placement in an approved site to complete the requirements of this course. Professional placement requirements may be undertaken in either a block or weekly period of time (minimum of 8 hours a week unless otherwise approved). Generally, the professional placement will be undertaken over a maximum of 12 weeks, unless the placement is with a sporting team where it is expected the student attends for the entire or majority of the season. . All required reports are to be submitted within 14 days of the last day of completing professional placement.
- All professional placements are organised by the Professional Experience Placement Team and Placement Coordinator and are subject to approval. Students will complete placement at a suitable site for their program of study. Students will not contact sites seeking professional placement. No payment may be received for the professional placement. Professional placement will be organised around other course requirements in the program – and it cannot be used as a basis for seeking assessment extensions. Only students enrolled in the BSES or BSEH program who complete the majority of studies at the 51²è¹Ý can enrol in Professional Placement 3.
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To cover all eventualities it will be expected that all students will obtain a suitability card or equivalent in each state when commencing the BSES or BSEH program and before any professional placement. State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: These documents must be current throughout the entire duration of placement, and if any are due to expire while on placement, students are required to renew these before expiring.