James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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SP4109 - Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | SP4103 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Subject Description
- This subject will provide students with the opportunity to experience the various roles of exercise physiologists in the treatment and care of individuals with cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions and will provide exposure to the roles of other team members in rehabilitation processes, referral and communication pathways and medical record systems. Students will have opportunities to observe and work with health professionals during the design, implementation and evaluation phases of clinical exercise programs, and to learn about equipment, facilities and program planning used in clinical exercise physiology.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain hands-on and observational experience in clinical exercise physiology at professional practices in the community which include: Assessment and monitoring; design of exercise prescription/intervention; communication and leadership; safety
- Students will put into practice professional obligations to clients and peers in a clinical setting which includes: Abiding by codes of conduct; ethical responsibilities; mentoring; responsible reporting; legal implications of their actions; interpersonal relationships; client privacy, client consent and confidentiality; referral; self-management
- Students will have the ability to critically reflect on their experiences at clinical practicum sites
- Students will have the ability to evaluate their clinical practicum sites
Subject Assessment
- Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Clinical placement performance 1 - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; pass every assessment item; participate in at least 180 hours of scheduled practicum; refer to the subject outline for further detail regarding must pass requirements.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: SP5109
Availabilities
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Placement/fieldwork, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | MR Brian Heilbronn |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Brian Heilbronn |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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