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Unit Overview

Description

This unit involves Work Integrated Learning (e.g., industry placements) in an exercise physiology professional setting. This is completed under the supervision of an academic staff member or designate, who also holds the required industry certification and experience.

Students undertake this unit as part of the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology in order to meet accreditation requirements , and ensure industry experience and competence.

Additionally, this unit covers the fundamental training and industry requirements that students require prior to undertaking WIL in order to ensure safe and ethical practice.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) acquire knowledge of the industry code of conduct and ethics, legislation and professional roles; (2) demonstrate understanding of evidence-based practice in workplace decision making; (3) demonstrate knowledge of safe exercise practice including medications and delivering treatment plans; and (4) explain, advise, provide information and educate clients in a workplace setting.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: industry skills portfolio. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the industry skills portfolio component.

This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Ben Kramer
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
73520 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
or CM018 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
or 93520 Master of Exercise Rehabilitation
Incidental fees
Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available here).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
Industry Skills Portfolio (select items) (estimated cost - $120-200).
Contact hours
Blended teaching model, including synchronous and asynchronous online learning and face-to-face applied workshops.
Weekly workshops will be conducted including required face-to-face sessions linked with preparation for practice and work integrated learning.
Note
Industry placements will be discussed with each student and allocated on a set scheduled and programmed at a course level in order to meet learning and industry outcomes. Students are not required to facilitate their own placements.
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.