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<p>This unit provides students with opportunities to apply exercise and sport science knowledge and skills in professional practice settings through workplace learning experiences. Students further develop professional communication, ethical practice, and industry competencies aligned with the AES Scope of Practice and ESSA professional standards. The unit also focuses on career readiness through job application and interview preparation activities. Through workplace learning, feedback, and reflection, students evaluate their professional performance and identify priorities for ongoing development and future employment.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Introduction to scaffolded work integrated learning</li><li>Constructing a job application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and key selection criteria (KSC)</li><li>Interview preparation and participation</li><li>Completing workplace learning hours within the exercise and sports science industry</li></ul>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with opportunities to apply exercise and sport science knowledge and skills in professional practice settings through workplace learning experiences. Students further develop professional communication, ethical practice, and industry competencies aligned with the AES Scope of Practice and ESSA professional standards. The unit also focuses on career readiness through job application and interview preparation activities. Through workplace learning, feedback, and reflection, students evaluate their professional performance and identify priorities for ongoing development and future employment.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Introduction to scaffolded work integrated learning</li><li>Constructing a job application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and key selection criteria (KSC)</li><li>Interview preparation and participation</li><li>Completing workplace learning hours within the exercise and sports science industry</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
150
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsel3001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSEL2001" target="_blank">EXSEL2001</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HMPRC3170" target="_blank">HMPRC3170</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Critically reflect on and communicate professional knowledge, skills, experience and career aspirations through authentic recruitment processes, demonstrating professional judgement and readiness for employment within the exercise and sport science sector.</p>
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<p>Apply and adapt written, oral and interpersonal communication strategies in professional practice settings to engage effectively with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams across diverse contexts, including telehealth.</p>
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<p>Critically apply the AES Scope of Practice and the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice to make ethical and professional decisions, and manage client care appropriately within exercise and sport science settings.</p>
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<p>Critically reflect on placement experiences and performance, incorporating supervisor feedback, to formulate priorities for ongoing professional learning and development.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance and active participation in classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills. </p>
<p>90% attendance at ative learning sessions.</p>
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<p>Placement contracts, logbooks and supervisor evaluation, and reflective journal based on placement experience and supervisor evaluation. </p>
<p>Placement Portfolio.</p>
<p>25-45% (hurdle)</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
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<p>Design and submit a professional job application, including cover letter, CV and KSC related to a possible career path in the exercise and sports science industry. </p>
<p>Job Application.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
1, 2
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<p>Participate in an interview simulation, based on the submitted job application. </p>
<p>Job Interview.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 3
Supplementary assessment available:
No
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
150
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsel3001">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: EXSEL3001 - U2.0