XNB470 Sport and Exercise Science Practicum 1
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| Unit code: | XNB470 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | XNB280 and XNB282 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Prior to commencing placement students must have a Blue Card, Hepatitis B vaccination report and serology immunity report and Current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR. Please refer to the Risk Assessment section below for further details |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,040 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $957 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,024 |
| International unit fee | $4,224 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB470 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | XNB280 and XNB282 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Prior to commencing placement students must have a Blue Card, Hepatitis B vaccination report and serology immunity report and Current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR. Please refer to the Risk Assessment section below for further details |
| Coordinator: | Michael Cook | m10.cook@qut.edu.au |
Overview
As a practising exercise or sport scientist and clinical exercise physiologist it is essential to consolidate professional skills and practice in preparation for entry into the workforce. This unit provides an opportunity for you to integrate and practise skills in real world settings. Additionally, it fulfils a major component of the practicum requirements that must be successfully completed to be an Exercise Scientist as outlined by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
The focus of Practicum A is experience working with healthy clients. All work integrated learning opportunities will be through QUT approved placement sites, under the supervision of appropriately qualified supervisors.
This is the first of two work integrated learning opportunities. Dependent on site approval and student intention, it is possible for a student to undertake both their Semester 1 (XNB470) and Semester 2 (XNB472) practicums at the same placement site.
This is a designated unit which is essential to your course progression. Designated units include professional experience units, units requiring the development of particular skills, and units requiring demonstration of certain personal qualities. If you fail to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in a designated unit, you may be excluded from enrolment or will be put on academic probation. If you fail a designated unit twice within your course, you may be excluded. Supplementary assessment is not available on designated units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply, demonstrate and consolidate knowledge and skills of a practising exercise scientist.
- Demonstrate research and project specific capabilities to investigate/critically evaluate professional practice/discipline specific knowledge evident in your practicum environment.
- Reflect on your placement experience and analyse your supervisor's report and feedback to identify areas for improvement and action for ongoing learning and improvement of professional capabilities.
Content
This unit provides you with an opportunity to undertake 140 hours at an external sport and/or exercise science practicum site working with healthy clients. Through observation, face to face client contact and placement administrative processes, you will be exposed to the scope of practice of an Exercise Scientist. You will further develop interpersonal communication, organisational and personal management, and critical thinking skills.
Learning Approaches
This unit engages you in your learning through practical application experiences. Administration of the practicum process is supported by the WILS office personnel. You must demonstrate a professional commitment to engaging in the process of placement in the prescribed time frame as advised by WILS or be identified as at risk of failing. For information about the WILS of QUT, please visit www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/wil.jsp.
Note: Students may only enrol in this unit in the Summer Semester with with Course Coordinator permission.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback to Students
Whilst on placement there will be opportunities for the supervisors to provide feedback on your learning to that point.
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment component of the course is through a:
- Practicum midpoint self-evaluation and final supervisor's report
- Record of Student Engagement
- Project
All tasks are assessed as either being satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students will need to receive a grading of satisfactory for all the assessment items in order to pass the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Placement Performance
You will be required to complete a minimum 140-hour practicum at an external site. At the midpoint of your practicum, you will complete a self-evaluation with input from your supervisor. The supervisor will grade your overall performance on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis at the completion of your placement.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Record of Student Engagement
The Record of Student Engagement details the total amount of practicum hours and nature of the activities undertaken. Additionally, it requires you to reflect on how your practicum enhanced your professional capacities as an exercise scientist.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Logbook
The practicum logbook will enable students to record the activities undertaken while on placement and the time devoted to them.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Coombes J., Skinner T. (2015) ESSA's student manual forhealth exercise and sport assessment. Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
You should be aware of and abide by the health and safety requirements of the workplace. You are expected to undergo any induction or other training provided in the workplace for employees or visitors to the workplace as appropriate. See the Faculty Workplace Integrated Learning Canvas site for further details realting to prerequiste practicum requirements including: vaccination, working with children and Queensland Health expectations. It is your responsibility to ensure all mandatory documentation that you have submitted to WILS is current and complies with current unit requirements.
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB470 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | XNB280 and XNB282 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Prior to commencing placement students must have a Blue Card, Hepatitis B vaccination report and serology immunity report and Current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR. Please refer to the Risk Assessment section below for further details |
| Coordinator: | Michael Cook | m10.cook@qut.edu.au |
Overview
As a practising exercise or sport scientist and clinical exercise physiologist it is essential to consolidate professional skills and practice in preparation for entry into the workforce. This unit provides an opportunity for you to integrate and practise skills in real world settings. Additionally, it fulfils a major component of the practicum requirements that must be successfully completed to be an Exercise Scientist as outlined by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
The focus of Practicum A is experience working with healthy clients. All work integrated learning opportunities will be through QUT approved placement sites, under the supervision of appropriately qualified supervisors.
This is the first of two work integrated learning opportunities. Dependent on site approval and student intention, it is possible for a student to undertake both their Semester 1 (XNB470) and Semester 2 (XNB472) practicums at the same placement site.
This is a designated unit which is essential to your course progression. Designated units include professional experience units, units requiring the development of particular skills, and units requiring demonstration of certain personal qualities. If you fail to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in a designated unit, you may be excluded from enrolment or will be put on academic probation. If you fail a designated unit twice within your course, you may be excluded. Supplementary assessment is not available on designated units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply, demonstrate and consolidate knowledge and skills of a practising exercise scientist.
- Demonstrate research and project specific capabilities to investigate/critically evaluate professional practice/discipline specific knowledge evident in your practicum environment.
- Reflect on your placement experience and analyse your supervisor's report and feedback to identify areas for improvement and action for ongoing learning and improvement of professional capabilities.
Content
This unit provides you with an opportunity to undertake 140 hours at an external sport and/or exercise science practicum site working with healthy clients. Through observation, face to face client contact and placement administrative processes, you will be exposed to the scope of practice of an Exercise Scientist. You will further develop interpersonal communication, organisational and personal management, and critical thinking skills.
Learning Approaches
This unit engages you in your learning through practical application experiences. Administration of the practicum process is supported by the WILS office personnel. You must demonstrate a professional commitment to engaging in the process of placement in the prescribed time frame as advised by WILS or be identified as at risk of failing. For information about the WILS of QUT, please visit www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/wil.jsp.
Note: Students may only enrol in this unit in the Summer Semester with with Course Coordinator permission.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback to Students
Whilst on placement there will be opportunities for the supervisors to provide feedback on your learning to that point.
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment component of the course is through a:
- Practicum midpoint self-evaluation and final supervisor's report
- Record of Student Engagement
- Project
All tasks are assessed as either being satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students will need to receive a grading of satisfactory for all the assessment items in order to pass the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Placement Performance
You will be required to complete a minimum 140-hour practicum at an external site. At the midpoint of your practicum, you will complete a self-evaluation with input from your supervisor. The supervisor will grade your overall performance on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis at the completion of your placement.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Record of Student Engagement
The Record of Student Engagement details the total amount of practicum hours and nature of the activities undertaken. Additionally, it requires you to reflect on how your practicum enhanced your professional capacities as an exercise scientist.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Logbook
The practicum logbook will enable students to record the activities undertaken while on placement and the time devoted to them.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Coombes J., Skinner T. (2015) ESSA's student manual forhealth exercise and sport assessment. Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
You should be aware of and abide by the health and safety requirements of the workplace. You are expected to undergo any induction or other training provided in the workplace for employees or visitors to the workplace as appropriate. See the Faculty Workplace Integrated Learning Canvas site for further details realting to prerequiste practicum requirements including: vaccination, working with children and Queensland Health expectations. It is your responsibility to ensure all mandatory documentation that you have submitted to WILS is current and complies with current unit requirements.
Unit Outline: Summer 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB470 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | XNB280 and XNB282 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Prior to commencing placement students must have a Blue Card, Hepatitis B vaccination report and serology immunity report and Current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR. Please refer to the Risk Assessment section below for further details |
Overview
As a practising exercise or sport scientist and clinical exercise physiologist it is essential to consolidate professional skills and practice in preparation for entry into the workforce. This unit provides an opportunity for you to integrate and practise skills in real world settings. Additionally, it fulfils a major component of the practicum requirements that must be successfully completed to be an Exercise Scientist as outlined by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
The focus of Practicum A is experience working with healthy clients. All work integrated learning opportunities will be through QUT approved placement sites, under the supervision of appropriately qualified supervisors.
This is the first of two work integrated learning opportunities. Dependent on site approval and student intention, it is possible for a student to undertake both their Semester 1 (XNB470) and Semester 2 (XNB472) practicums at the same placement site.
This is a designated unit which is essential to your course progression. Designated units include professional experience units, units requiring the development of particular skills, and units requiring demonstration of certain personal qualities. If you fail to achieve a satisfactory level of performance in a designated unit, you may be excluded from enrolment or will be put on academic probation. If you fail a designated unit twice within your course, you may be excluded. Supplementary assessment is not available on designated units.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply, demonstrate and consolidate knowledge and skills of a practising exercise scientist.
- Demonstrate research and project specific capabilities to investigate/critically evaluate professional practice/discipline specific knowledge evident in your practicum environment.
- Reflect on your placement experience and analyse your supervisor's report and feedback to identify areas for improvement and action for ongoing learning and improvement of professional capabilities.
Content
This unit provides you with an opportunity to undertake 140 hours at an external sport and/or exercise science practicum site working with healthy clients. Through observation, face to face client contact and placement administrative processes, you will be exposed to the scope of practice of an Exercise Scientist. You will further develop interpersonal communication, organisational and personal management, and critical thinking skills.
Learning Approaches
This unit engages you in your learning through practical application experiences. Administration of the practicum process is supported by the WILS office personnel. You must demonstrate a professional commitment to engaging in the process of placement in the prescribed time frame as advised by WILS or be identified as at risk of failing. For information about the WILS of QUT, please visit www.careers.qut.edu.au/student/wil.jsp.
Note: Students may only enrol in this unit in the Summer Semester with with Course Coordinator permission.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback to Students
Whilst on placement there will be opportunities for the supervisors to provide feedback on your learning to that point.
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment component of the course is through a:
- Practicum midpoint self-evaluation and final supervisor's report
- Record of Student Engagement
- Project
All tasks are assessed as either being satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students will need to receive a grading of satisfactory for all the assessment items in order to pass the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Placement Performance
You will be required to complete a minimum 140-hour practicum at an external site. At the midpoint of your practicum, you will complete a self-evaluation with input from your supervisor. The supervisor will grade your overall performance on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis at the completion of your placement.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Record of Student Engagement
The Record of Student Engagement details the total amount of practicum hours and nature of the activities undertaken. Additionally, it requires you to reflect on how your practicum enhanced your professional capacities as an exercise scientist.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Logbook
The practicum logbook will enable students to record the activities undertaken while on placement and the time devoted to them.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Coombes J., Skinner T. (2015) ESSA's student manual forhealth exercise and sport assessment. Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
You should be aware of and abide by the health and safety requirements of the workplace. You are expected to undergo any induction or other training provided in the workplace for employees or visitors to the workplace as appropriate. See the Faculty Workplace Integrated Learning Canvas site for further details realting to prerequiste practicum requirements including: vaccination, working with children and Queensland Health expectations. It is your responsibility to ensure all mandatory documentation that you have submitted to WILS is current and complies with current unit requirements.