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EXSS3073: Practicum in Exercise Science 2

2025 unit information

In this unit, students will participate in a practicum experience designed for students to work towards competency in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery for a range of clients for whom participation in an exercise intervention is considered to be of low risk of an adverse event occurring. This practical experience will reinforce the theoretical knowledge and skills acquired through university studies. As part of their placement experiences, students will compile evidence of professional competency via a personal portfolio.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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EXSS2034
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate appropriate professional and socially responsible behaviour in a professional practice setting
  • LO2. Demonstrate effective communication with clients, colleagues and others
  • LO3. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • LO4. Function effectively as part of a team
  • LO5. Conduct an effective client assessment
  • LO6. Interpret the findings of a client assessment
  • LO7. Design a safe and effective, client-centred exercise or physical activity intervention
  • LO8. Deliver a safe and effective, client-centred exercise or physical activity intervention

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive April 2024
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive January 2024
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2024
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive September 2024
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive April 2025
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Intensive January 2025
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Intensive July 2025
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Intensive September 2025
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive April 2022
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive January 2022
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2022
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive September 2022
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive April 2023
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive January 2023
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2023
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive September 2023
Professional practice Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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