Handbook : Course informationEdith Cowan University

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)

Effective from 01-JUL-2017 : Code M90

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery, healthy lifestyle intervention and wellness programs for people living with chronic conditions, with injuries or the healthy population.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to complete practicum units as part of the course.

Duty of care

Prior to external placements, a risk management process must occur, including health and safety obligations, and a site visit (if practicable and reasonable). If an ongoing collaboration is approved by both parties, an official agreement contract is drafted between the University and the external agency. Prior to the clinical placement in the fourth year of study, students are required to submit evidence of the following: National Police Clearance Certificate National Criminal History Record Check WA Health Working with Children Check (where necessary) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Immunisations: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis A and B, Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Tuberculosis, Varicella (Chickenpox), MRSA (if necessary), Influenza (optional)

Professional practice rules

In the fourth year clinical practicum, students may only work within the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and students must conform to the code of conduct of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Registration

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Registration with the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is required to practice in the profession.

Please refer to the following website for information regarding the ESSA registration process: https://www.essa.org.au/for-universities/nucap/accreditation-full

Admission requirements

Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:

• ATAR or notional ATAR minimum entry rank on basis of previous studies
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test
• University Preparation Course
• Aboriginal University Orientation Course
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• Special Consideration Entry
• Educational Disadvantage
• Portfolio entry where accepted

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be assessed for entry by the course coordinator where the student has undertaken prior tertiary study. Students with no prior tertiary study will be assessed by University Admissions.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Mrs Kylie Anne CORMACK

Course Structure

Note: SPS2203 is a full-year unit.

Note: SPS3112 is a full-year unit.

Note: SPS4126 is a full-year unit.

Notes: Students looking to pursue a career as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) should consider enrolling in SCH1104, SCH3236, NUT3215, SPS3203 and HST1152.

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* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.