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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. This unit comprises one lecture and the completion of 70 hours of industry practicum.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of employment in a SSEH related workplace acquired through undertaking a practicum placement in industry; (2) describe the job application process and apply the practical skills of self-auditing, job searching, job application preparation and interview techniques to the employment process; and (3) demonstrate an understanding of workplace with respect to; the rights of an employee, dealing with conflict, good communication skills, telehealth practice and providing clients with a progressive exercise program..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: this is a pass/fail unit. Assessment tasks are competency based and relate to the unit objectives.. Further information is available in the unit outline.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Karen Wallman
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in Major(s) MJD-SPTSC Sport Science
or Major(s) MJD-EXHSC Exercise and Health
or Major(s) MJD-SEHDM Sport Science, Exercise and Health
and Successful completion of
72 points

or Enrolment in
or 73570 Master of Applied Human Performance Science
or 73520 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
and Successful completion of
Unit(s) SSEH2295 Foundations of Work Integrated Learning
Incompatibility
Unit(s) SSEH3392 Professional Practice
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 or contact your Faculty Office).
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):
Working with Children Check (estimated cost - $11.00).
Contact hours
seminars: 1 hour per week for 13 weeks
placement preparation: assignment and interview
practicum placement: 70 hours
Note
Students are only permitted to take SSEH3393 Professional Practice Part 1 and SSEH3394 Professional Practice Part 2 concurrently, with the permission of the unit coordinator.
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
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  • 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.