SP3016 - Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2014 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
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Administered by: |
Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc (pre 2015) |
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;
- Conduct and evaluate risk assessments.
Prerequisites: |
SP2006 AND SP2009 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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SP2101 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 28-Aug-2014 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Teneale McGuckin, Miss Kelly Sinclair. |
Workload expectations: |
- 8 hours tutorials
- 8 hours practicals
- 40 hours fieldwork
|
Assessment: |
presentations (15%); assignments (40%); client evaluation and training session evaluation (45%). |
Special Assessment Requirements: |
Student are required to demonstrate satisfactory completion of 40 hours of practicum |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 28-Aug-2014 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Teneale McGuckin. |
Workload expectations: |
- 8 hours tutorials
- 8 hours practicals
- 40 hours fieldwork
|
Assessment: |
presentations (15%); assignments (40%); client evaluation and training session evaluation (45%). |
Special Assessment Requirements: |
Students are required to demonstrate satisfactory completion of 40 hours of practicum |
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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.