Unit rationale, description and aim
Professional practice experience is an integral aspect of the transition from learner to practitioner, providing opportunities for the application of knowledge, understanding and skills in a work context. The aim of the unit is to prepare students for internship opportunities, categorising skills and attributes relevant for professional practice, career planning and determining professional skills and attributes for competitive professional practice and future career aspirations.
Learning outcomes
To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.
Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.
Explore the graduate capabilities.
Be compliant for professional practice appropriate...
Learning Outcome 01
Understand the scope of practice of exercise scien...
Learning Outcome 02
Classify elements of risk and risk management, and...
Learning Outcome 03
Critically reflect upon your knowledge and skills ...
Learning Outcome 04
Content
The unit aims to prepare students for structured experiences in host organisations approved by the Internship Coordinator and experience in branches of exercise science and sports performance in which students might seek employment after graduation. This includes:
- Purpose of compliance in professional practice and work integrated learning
- Explore principles and practices in Exercise Science, Sports Science and Exercise Physiology in a variety of settings
- Explore risk management in exercise science and workplace contexts
- Career planning and determining relevant skills and experiences for successful practicum
- Exercise and Sports Science Australia Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Scope of Practice and Coaching Framework
Assessment strategy and rationale
Assessments are designed to ensure students are prepared for internship opportunities in EXSC309 Internship in Coaching and Prescription. ACU-specific requirements for student preparation include ACU online Working with Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Module, Faculty of Health Sciences Pre-Placement Verification process through InPlace and First Aid certification. Discipline-specific professional practice requirements included are ASADA Level 1 e-Learning Module and the Department of Health, National Integrity of Sport Unit “Keep Australian Sport Honest” e-Learning module.
Additionally, the knowledge and skills assessed in these professional practice requirements are part of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1 and Level 2 accreditation scheme. EXSC218 is part of a suite of units that contribute to ACU achieving the status of an ASCA recognised industry provider, allowing the students to streamline accreditation with this important industry partner at successful completion of their degree. The assessment tasks have been consequently designed to encompass the learning outcomes of the unit, while being aligned with the ASCA and ESSA accrediting bodies.
Overview of assessments
Compliance for Practicum Be compliant for profe...
Compliance for Practicum
Be compliant for professional practice appropriate for ACU work integrated learning
Hurdle
E-Learning modules completion ASADA Level 1 e-Le...
E-Learning modules completion
ASADA Level 1 e-Learning Module
Department of Health, National Integrity of Sport Unit, “Keep Australian Sport Honest” e-Learning module
Hurdle
Application and career planning Student will re...
Application and career planning
Student will review and prepare their professional and academic experiences to be competitive for industry opportunities
Hurdle
Scope of practice Allows students to demonstrat...
Scope of practice
Allows students to demonstrate understanding of Scope of practice for exercise science, sports science and exercise physiologist in professional practice contexts
Hurdle
Risk, Code of Conduct and Ethical practice Allo...
Risk, Code of Conduct and Ethical practice
Allow students to classify elements of risk and risk management. Student will recognise the ESSA code of professional conduct and Ethical practice relevant for professional practice
Hurdle
Critically reflection of Skills and Knowledge for...
Critically reflection of Skills and Knowledge for career planning
Students will reflect upon their skills and knowledge attained in their program and plan professional development towards career aspirations.
Hurdle
Learning and teaching strategy and rationale
This national unit is delivered a mixed model approach of learning strategies. It employs an active learning approach consisting of some self-directed learning, online and workshops. It is designed to provide students with access to the knowledge and understanding, resources and preparatory requirements necessary for sourcing, organising and completing meaningful professional practice experiences. These strategies will allow students to meet the aim, learning outcomes and graduate attributes of the unit. Learning and teaching strategies will reflect respect for the individual as an independent learner. Students will be expected to take responsibility for their learning and to participate accordingly.