SP2101 - Sport and Exercise Science Practicum 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

The subject introduces students to professional issues relevant to working as a sport and exercise science practitioner. The student is provided with an extended opportunity to apply classroom learned knowledge and skills. It provides experience in the communication and therapeutic micro skills necessary to work effectively with a client. Topics include client induction, interviewing, history taking, and program planning. Issues of client reluctance and resistance will also be addressed. Other topics will include professional development and communication, ethics and legal considerations

Learning Outcomes

• Plan, conduct and evaluate a personalized exercise program;
• Record and evaluate their performance in professional practice situations;
• Demonstrate effective communication skills;
• Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of sport and exercise science professionals and the range of career opportunities in the field.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

SP2006

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	Dr Melissa Crowe
Lecturers:	Dr Joann Lukins, Dr Melissa Crowe.
Contact hours:	13 hours 12 hours 25 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (20%); (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Student are required to demonstrate satisfactory completion of 25 hours of practicum

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.