Industry Professional Practice
12 hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Overview
Professional practice enables students to consolidate their learning in the field of exercise and sport science by undertaking a minimum of 140 hours in the exercise and sport science industry. Preparatory coursework will be undertaken prior to beginning the practicum within an organisation.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Develop their professional profile within the industry (online and written) through the development of appropriate professional networks and resume
- Develop employability skills, specific vocational experience and professional networks essential to establishing themselves in the exercise and sport science industry
- Apply knowledge of and critically reflect on professional conduct, scope of practice of an exercise and sport scientist, risk minimisation and ethical practice required within the workplace
- Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge from the exercise and sport science sub-disciplines to working with individuals or teams in a professional environment
- Develop problem solving and effective communication skills appropriate to the workplace
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Seminar | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 13.67 | 12 weeks | 164 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| TOTAL | 200 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence of Completion | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Placement activities logbook | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Professional Experience Portfolio | Individual | 40% | 1,2,5 |
Content
- Industry based professional practice and the development of professional and industry specific competencies
- Concepts of planning, organisation and team work
- Risk assessment of clients and environment
- Exercise prescription and delivery in the community
- Organisational culture and structure
- Leadership behaviour and practice
- Curriculum vitae, job applications, interviews and professional networks
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.