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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : 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 Professionally Accredited Exercise Physiologist and students must conform to the code of conduct of an Professionally Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
2. Communicate exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of populations.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity.
4. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science settings.
5. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
6. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science contexts.
7. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science situations.
8. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.

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/education-providers/accreditedcourses/accreditation-full/

Admission requirements

Academic standard for the following admission pathways:

• ATAR
• Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma
• Experienced Based Entry (where accepted)
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test
• University Preparation Course
• Indigenous University Orientation Course

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 Kristeen Fiona IREDALE

Course Structure

Note: SPS3112 is a full-year unit.

Note: SPS4126 is a full-year unit.

* 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.