XNB468 Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum B
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| Unit code: | XNB468 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | (XNB387 or XNB367 or XNB470) and (XNH481 or XNH461) and (XNH482 or XNH462). XNH461 and XNH462 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as XNB468 |
| Equivalent(s): | XNB488 |
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,384 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $9,408 |
| International unit fee | $9,696 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB468 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Pre-requisite: | (XNB387 or XNB367 or XNB470) and (XNH481 or XNH461) and (XNH482 or XNH462). XNH461 and XNH462 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as XNB468 |
| Equivalent: | XNB488 |
| Coordinator: | Justin Holland | justin.holland@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit allows students to undertake work integrated learning hours at an external clinical exercise physiology practicum site. This practicum focuses on designing, delivering and evaluating safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. This unit is the second of three work integrated learning opportunities students will engage in to fulfil the practicum requirements necessary to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
This unit includes 180 hours of professional experience for XN51 students and 210 hours of professional experience for XN52 students.
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 clinical exercise physiology knowledge and understanding as appropriate to the placement context
- Demonstrate satisfactory technical skills and competence in practical situations appropriate to the placement context
- Develop and exhibit a range of 'soft' skills, including interpersonal communication, to perform independently or collaboratively and facilitate effective engagement in diverse settings
- Practice per the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
- Engage in critically reflective practice, planning, and action for ongoing learning
Content
Your XNB468 placement requires XN51 students to complete 180 hours of professional experience and XN52 students to compelte 210 hours of professional experience. ESSA stipulates that you must complete a minimum 360 hours of total practicum time to acquire the status of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. A minimum total of 360 hours of practicum is required to be undertaken in a variety of activities to demonstrate attainment of competency in exercise assessment and prescription and delivery including:
a. At least 200 hours across the AEP core areas of practice.
b. The remaining 160 hours may be in any area across the AEP scope of practice ensuring:
• No more than 100 hours across the emerging or niche areas of practice
The QUT CEP Practicum Program seeks to diversify the student experience so there are opportunities for you to attend placements in interstate, regional, rural or remote locations. Students who have been exposed to these opportunities previously speak of their transformative nature both from a professional and personal perspective.
Practicum units are distinctive from other course offerings in that there is a deal of preparation needed and a number of formal requirements that must be completed in order to allow you to complete your placement. Practicum expectations and obligations are detailed on the CEP Community Canvas site.
Learning Approaches
Practicum affords you the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application in professional work environments. Adopting a professional mindset is critical to your development whilst on placement. Such a mindset requires you to not only demonstrate suitable knowledge, understandings and skills, but to also be a critical and discerning learner and accept that feedback is imperative for your growth as a skilled and reflective professional.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback to Students
Supervisors will be expected to provide you with regular, considered and informative feedback. Formal feedback will be provided via the Midpoint Self-Evaluation and Endpoint Supervisor Evaluation tools. It would be expected that if you are at 'risk of failing' your placement, you would have received explicit feedback during the collaborative completion of your midpoint self-evaluation and been provided with specific strategies to improve .
Relative to assessment tasks associated with practicum, you will receive timely feedback from assessors and be given opportunities to modify responses in the event that you do not attain a grading of 'satisfactory'.
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment component of the course is through a:
- Placement Performance
- Record of Student Engagement; and
- e-Portfolio
All tasks are assessed as either being satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students will need to receive a grading of satisfactory for all the assessment items listed above in order to pass the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Placement Performance
At the midpoint of your practicum, you will complete a self-evaluation against a set of competencies with mandatory input from your supervisor. It is expected that you will receive explicit feedback around your performance and be provided with specific strategies to address areas that need improvement. The midpoint student self-evaluation can be accessed via a link on the CEP Community Canvas site.
At the endpoint of your practicum, your supervisor will complete an online evaluation of your placement performance. They will assess you against a set of competencies on a scale ranging from unacceptable to distinction. It is expected that you and your supervisor will have an opportunity to discuss your results in depth.
This assignment is not eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Threshold Assessment:
The opportunity to reattempt placement when graded unsatisfactory is not available for this assessment item.
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 physiologist.
This assignment is not eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Threshold Assessment:
You will be allowed 1 resubmission if graded unsatisfactory on the first attempt. Resubmission must occur within 30 days of your final day of placement in accordance with ESSA practicum standards. You are advised to seek feedback from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Assessment: e-Portfolio
You will capture samples of work aligned with the practical and communication skills and competencies required as a clinical exercise physiologist. Reflection associated with each component of the portfolio will enable self-assessment and goal setting to improve.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Threshold Assessment:
You will be allowed 1 resubmission if graded unsatisfactory on the first attempt. Resubmission must occur within 30 days of your final day of placement in accordance with ESSA practicum standards. You are advised to seek feedback from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
You must submit mandatory documentation that aligns with the expectations of QUT and other relevant external organisations (e.g. QLD Health) as they apply to practicum engagement in a specific discipline. These expectations will be conveyed to you by WILS.
If you do not submit your documents in a timely fashion then you may be prevented from completing your placement.
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.
Costs
https://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/additional-course-costs#faculty-of-health
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Coombes, J., & Skinner, T. (2015). ESSA's student manual for health exercise and sport assessment. Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
Assessment for this unit will involve a workplace-based performance assessment. 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 Clinical Exercise Physiology WIL placements HiQ site for further details, including vaccination, working with children and Queensland Health requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure all mandatory documentation submitted to WILS is current and complies with current unit requirements.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN51 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
Relates to: Placement Performance - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Placement Performance - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Placement Performance - Apply knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning within the professional, legislative, and ethical standards of practice.
Relates to: Placement Performance
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB468 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 24 |
| Pre-requisite: | (XNB387 or XNB367 or XNB470) and (XNH481 or XNH461) and (XNH482 or XNH462). XNH461 and XNH462 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as XNB468 |
| Equivalent: | XNB488 |
| Coordinator: | Justin Holland | justin.holland@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit allows students to undertake work integrated learning hours at an external clinical exercise physiology practicum site. This practicum focuses on designing, delivering and evaluating safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. This unit is the second of three work integrated learning opportunities students will engage in to fulfil the practicum requirements necessary to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
This unit includes 180 hours of professional experience for XN51 students and 210 hours of professional experience for XN52 students.
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 clinical exercise physiology knowledge and understanding as appropriate to the placement context
- Demonstrate satisfactory technical skills and competence in practical situations appropriate to the placement context
- Develop and exhibit a range of 'soft' skills, including interpersonal communication, to perform independently or collaboratively and facilitate effective engagement in diverse settings
- Practice per the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice
- Engage in critically reflective practice, planning, and action for ongoing learning
Content
Your XNB468 placement requires XN51 students to complete 180 hours of professional experience and XN52 students to compelte 210 hours of professional experience. ESSA stipulates that you must complete a minimum 360 hours of total practicum time to acquire the status of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. A minimum total of 360 hours of practicum is required to be undertaken in a variety of activities to demonstrate attainment of competency in exercise assessment and prescription and delivery including:
a. At least 200 hours across the AEP core areas of practice.
b. The remaining 160 hours may be in any area across the AEP scope of practice ensuring:
• No more than 100 hours across the emerging or niche areas of practice
The QUT CEP Practicum Program seeks to diversify the student experience so there are opportunities for you to attend placements in interstate, regional, rural or remote locations. Students who have been exposed to these opportunities previously speak of their transformative nature both from a professional and personal perspective.
Practicum units are distinctive from other course offerings in that there is a deal of preparation needed and a number of formal requirements that must be completed in order to allow you to complete your placement. Practicum expectations and obligations are detailed on the CEP Community Canvas site.
Learning Approaches
Practicum affords you the opportunity to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application in professional work environments. Adopting a professional mindset is critical to your development whilst on placement. Such a mindset requires you to not only demonstrate suitable knowledge, understandings and skills, but to also be a critical and discerning learner and accept that feedback is imperative for your growth as a skilled and reflective professional.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback to Students
Supervisors will be expected to provide you with regular, considered and informative feedback. Formal feedback will be provided via the Midpoint Self-Evaluation and Endpoint Supervisor Evaluation tools. It would be expected that if you are at 'risk of failing' your placement, you would have received explicit feedback during the collaborative completion of your midpoint self-evaluation and been provided with specific strategies to improve .
Relative to assessment tasks associated with practicum, you will receive timely feedback from assessors and be given opportunities to modify responses in the event that you do not attain a grading of 'satisfactory'.
Assessment
Overview
General Assessment Information
The assessment component of the course is through a:
- Placement Performance
- Record of Student Engagement; and
- e-Portfolio
All tasks are assessed as either being satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Students will need to receive a grading of satisfactory for all the assessment items listed above in order to pass the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Placement Performance
At the midpoint of your practicum, you will complete a self-evaluation against a set of competencies with mandatory input from your supervisor. It is expected that you will receive explicit feedback around your performance and be provided with specific strategies to address areas that need improvement. The midpoint student self-evaluation can be accessed via a link on the CEP Community Canvas site.
At the endpoint of your practicum, your supervisor will complete an online evaluation of your placement performance. They will assess you against a set of competencies on a scale ranging from unacceptable to distinction. It is expected that you and your supervisor will have an opportunity to discuss your results in depth.
This assignment is not eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Threshold Assessment:
The opportunity to reattempt placement when graded unsatisfactory is not available for this assessment item.
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 physiologist.
This assignment is not eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Threshold Assessment:
You will be allowed 1 resubmission if graded unsatisfactory on the first attempt. Resubmission must occur within 30 days of your final day of placement in accordance with ESSA practicum standards. You are advised to seek feedback from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Assessment: e-Portfolio
You will capture samples of work aligned with the practical and communication skills and competencies required as a clinical exercise physiologist. Reflection associated with each component of the portfolio will enable self-assessment and goal setting to improve.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Threshold Assessment:
You will be allowed 1 resubmission if graded unsatisfactory on the first attempt. Resubmission must occur within 30 days of your final day of placement in accordance with ESSA practicum standards. You are advised to seek feedback from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
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.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
You must submit mandatory documentation that aligns with the expectations of QUT and other relevant external organisations (e.g. QLD Health) as they apply to practicum engagement in a specific discipline. These expectations will be conveyed to you by WILS.
If you do not submit your documents in a timely fashion then you may be prevented from completing your placement.
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.
Costs
https://www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/additional-course-costs#faculty-of-health
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Coombes, J., & Skinner, T. (2015). ESSA's student manual for health exercise and sport assessment. Elsevier.
Risk Assessment Statement
Assessment for this unit will involve a workplace-based performance assessment. 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 Clinical Exercise Physiology WIL placements HiQ site for further details, including vaccination, working with children and Queensland Health requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure all mandatory documentation submitted to WILS is current and complies with current unit requirements.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN51 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
Relates to: Placement Performance - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Placement Performance - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Placement Performance - Apply knowledge, skills, and clinical reasoning within the professional, legislative, and ethical standards of practice.
Relates to: Placement Performance