Outline

Overview

This unit provides students with the opportunity to plan, manage and implement a project that targets a real world service gap identified by a health sector industry partner. Working in small teams and under the guidance of an industry mentor and work integrated learning academic, students will apply their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify, research and analyse solutions to a service gap and communicate their findings with the industry partner. Through this non clinical project opportunity, students will broaden their perspective on current and future roles and scope of exercise physiology practice in the health sector.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Health Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	EXSS3073
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Tim Davies, timothy.davies@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Kieron Rooney, kieron.rooney@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Project Plan Agreed project plan outlining the deliverable(s) and plan for the project.	0%	Week 02 Due date: 11 Aug 2023 at 23:59	2 pages using template
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Assignment	Group Charter Agreed contract on task allocation and communication style	0%	Week 02 Due date: 11 Aug 2023 at 23:59	2 pages using template
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Assignment	Work, Health and Safety Form Completion of Work, Health and Safety checklist before on-site work.	0%	Week 03 Due date: 16 Aug 2023 at 23:59	Standard proforma - 1 page
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Assignment	Reflection 1 Reflection on the beginning of the project	10%	Week 03 Due date: 16 Aug 2023 at 23:59	Max 250 words
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Assignment	Project Report Part 1 Introduction, Background and Context	10%	Week 04 Due date: 23 Aug 2023 at 23:59	500 words
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Assignment	Project Report Part 2 Project Methods	15%	Week 05 Due date: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:59	750 words
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Assignment	Reflection 2 Reflection of the project mid-point	10%	Week 05 Due date: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:59	Max 250 words
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Assignment	Project Report Part 3 Project Activities and Outcomes	15%	Week 06 Due date: 06 Sep 2023 at 23:59	750 words
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Presentation	Project Presentation Presenting what was accomplished, key issues and lessons from the project.	20%	Week 07	~15 minutes
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Assignment	Deliverable Submission Submission of the completed deliverable as proof of project completion.	0%	Week 07 Due date: 15 Sep 2023 at 23:59	Variable
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Assignment	Project Report Part 4 Executive Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations	10%	Week 07 Due date: 12 Sep 2023 at 23:59	750 words
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Assignment	Reflection 3 Reflection of the project's conclusion	10%	Week 07 Due date: 12 Sep 2023 at 13:52	Max 250 words
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= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

The assessments in this unit of study follow a continuous assessment ideology which allows the accumulation of assessment material as planned by the unit coordinator.

Group Charter and Project Plan (Barrier, 0%): A group charter is an agreement on the responsibilities of each group member. The project plan is an agreed process for the progression of the project each week. The group charter and project plan are developed in the briefing session and are due for submission at the end of the briefing week. Both tasks are barrier tasks and must be approved by the teaching team before beginning project activities. Formative feedback will be given to students to assist their development.
Reflective Journal (30%): A deep reflection on the challenges encountered with specific reference to project planning, management and implementation and descriptions of approaches to solve such issues. Students must maintain appropriate ethical and social responsibilities, cultural awareness and professional practice incorporating the principles, legislation, regulations, rights and responsibilities underpinning the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice. The reflective journal is a series of guided reflections at specific moments within the project timeline. These include
- Beginning of project (10%)
- Middle of the project - challenges observed (10%)
- Message to next year's cohort (10%)
Presentation (20%): This assessment aims to give a wider audience an overall picture of the student’s project experience. Members of staff from the Faculty, as well as prospective students, will be invited to attend. This is the opportunity for the student to present the knowledge and experience they have gained, and the relevance for their learning within their degree and to the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and their potential future work as an AEP within the Australian health care system framework.
Project Report (50%): This assessment is the culmination of the project experience, combining the student’s learning from their previous assessments with the skills and knowledge they have gained on placement within the context of their degree and to the scope of practice of an AEP and their potential future work as an AEP within the Australian health care system framework. The project report is an accumulated assessment with the following plan:
- Introduction/Background/Context (10%)
- Project Methods (15%)
- Project Activities/Outcomes (15%)
- Executive Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations (10%)
Project Deliverable (0%): Submission of the final deliverable from working with the site.

All assessments must be attempted in this unit of study by submitting written tasks through Canvas and presenting during the presentation task. Failure to attempt an assessment will result in an Absent Fail (AF) grade.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas within the “Assignments” tab.

Assessment criteria

Result Name	Mark Range (%)	Description
High Distinction	85 – 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Distinction	75 – 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Credit	65 – 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Pass	50 – 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Fail	0 – 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 02	Face-to-face briefing activity	Workshop (5 hr)
Week 02	Project Week 1 - Investigating and Researching	Placement (12 hr)
Week 03	Meeting with academic mentor	Tutorial (0.5 hr)
Week 03	Project Week 2 - Investigating and Researching	Placement (12 hr)
Week 04	Meeting with academic mentor	Tutorial (0.5 hr)
Week 04	Project Week 3 - Investigating and Researching	Placement (12 hr)
Week 05	Meeting with academic mentor	Tutorial (0.5 hr)
Week 05	Project Week 4 - Investigating and Researching	Placement (12 hr)
Week 06	Meeting with academic mentor	Tutorial (0.5 hr)
Week 06	Project Week 5 - Analysis and Result Interpretation	Placement (12 hr)
Week 07	Meeting with academic mentor	Tutorial (0.5 hr)
	Project Week 6 - Closing and Presenting	Placement (5 hr)
	Debriefing	Workshop (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students must attend the briefing, debriefing and presentation sessions throughout their project placement. They must actively participate in individual and group learning activities, with guidance and support from academic and external supervisory staff.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

There are no prescribed readings for this unit of study.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

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

LO1. Identify current and future roles and scope of exercise physiology practice in the broader health workplace.
LO2. Apply communication and teamwork strategies to effectively engage with others in a professional environment.
LO3. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, manage and implement a project within an agreed timeframe.
LO4. Engage in critical reflection and analysis of experiences to identify personal and professional gains from learning opportunities.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.6. Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.7. Develop reflective practices through self-reflection, seeking and engaging with feedback from colleagues and clients, critically evaluating service delivery and outcomes, and engaging in ongoing learning.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.2.1		Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
1.2.3		Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others.
1.2.6		Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
1.2.7		Develop reflective practices through self-reflection, seeking and engaging with feedback from colleagues and clients, critically evaluating service delivery and outcomes, and engaging in ongoing learning.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is the first time the unit is being offered. However, a similar unit (EXSS5204) has been used to gauge areas for improvement throughout the unit. This included the changes to assessment structure to a continuous model and changes to the project report to remove the reflective element to focus on the reflective journal.

Additional information

This unit of study outline must be read in conjunction with the Medicine and Health Handbook: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. The handbook provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions.

When considering applications and appeals relating to these matters, it will be assumed that students understand their academic responsibilities and are familiar with these key policies and procedures

The Work Integrated Learning Canvas site also provides information specific to Sydney School of Health Sciences placements such as essential preparation, forms and policies.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/9121

Work, health and safety

https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/study-medicine-and-health/study-areas/health-sciences/placements.html

Disclaimer

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Additional information

Work, health and safety

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EXSS4022: Projects in Exercise Physiology

Semester 2a, 2023 [Professional practice] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect