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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code M90

This course prepares students for a variety of professional clinical exercise science and rehabilitation roles in the private, corporate and government sectors. 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 3 mandatory practicum units as part of their course. Mandatory: SPS3112 (140 hours), SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours), SPS4126 (360 hours). Additionally the unit SPS3604 includes 30 hours of work placement.

Duty of care

A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Please consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course Coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course. 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)

Attendance requirements

Students will undertake practicum placement during the hours laid down by their host organisation and students may be required to attend after hours and on the weekends.

Professional practice rules

In the fourth year clinical practicum, students may only work within the scope of practice of a Professionally-Accredited Exercise Physiologist and students must conform to the code of conduct of an Professionally-Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Immunisation and infection checks in accordance with Department of Health WA policy

Implications of failing

The practicum components of the course are attached to units SPS2524, SPS3112 and SPS4126 and successful completion of these core units is a requirement for graduation. A pass grade for the practicum component is required ot achieve a pass for the relevant core unit. Students who fail the practicum component are required to repeat the unit. This could increase the duration of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to apply for accreditation credentialing with ESSA. Please refer to the ESSA website for further information regarding the application process. Please also note: ESSA English Language Requirements. All individuals seeking initial accreditation or returning to accreditation with ESSA must show English language competence (unless exempt).

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 4)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Diploma or equivalent;
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

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

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Favil SINGH

Course Structure

Select one (1) unit from recommended electives.

Select one (1) unit from recommended electives

Note: SPS4126 is a full-year unit.