Clinical Exercise Physiology Placement 2

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2027/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Unit Title:

Clinical Exercise Physiology Placement 2

Unit ID:

EXPHS4009

Credit Points:

30.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

061799

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

During clinical exercise physiology placements, students will take on the role of a professional working in the field of clinical exercise physiology under supervision and will gain valuable experience and insight into workplace culture and practice. Students will be expected to apply knowledge and practical clinical skills in the area of risk stratification, functional assessment, exercise capacity testing and exercise prescription for a range of clients, pathologies, injuries, diseases and medical conditions. Students will reflect on the skills, experience, and professional competencies they have obtained and receive constructive feedback and evaluation from their employer.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

Student is undertaking work experience in industry where learning and performance is not directed by the provider, but support is received from the provider. Fees (provider may charge a student contribution amount or tuition fee).

Placement Component:

Yes - 40 days

Supplementary Assessment:No

Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Develop and enhance client-based preparation, self-study skills, and ability to research and solve ongoing clinical problems with respect to clients with Accredited Exercise Physiology (AEP) target pathologies.

K2.	Interpret and explain assessment data to plan, monitor and critically evaluate clinical exercise programs for clients with a range of AEP target pathologies.

Skills:

S1.	Employ evidence based information to assess, design, deliver and report on the safe and effective implementation of exercise interventions for a range of AEP target pathologies.

S2.	Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills when liaising with other health care professionals and clients, including appropriate report writing, active listening and communication skills.

S3.	Display clinical reasoning and self-reflection during clinical performance to plan and present appropriate performance modification.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Demonstrate the ability to select and apply appropriate instruments to assess the risk of exercise participation, and measure the functional / exercise capacity for clients with AEP target pathologies and comorbidities.

A2.	Apply clinical reasoning and behaviour change strategies to educate and motivate complex clients to adopt exercise physiology intervention.

A3.	Display personal qualities and professional behaviours, including practicing within the principles, legislations and regulations, that underpin the clinical exercise physiology profession.

Unit Content:

Participation in professional workshops and online modules as arranged during semester relevant to ongoing clinical exercise physiology professional development
With supervision and guidance during clinical placements: Conduct client risk stratification and assessment of client function/exercise capacity; Design/prescribe clinical exercise programs based on prior assessment of individual client needs; Liaise with other paramedical staff regarding client progress; Work to a schedule of client appointments; Supervise and monitor clients while performing their clinical exercise program; Complete client records, write letters of referral and maintain appropriate client records; Work under increasing distance supervision as a professional clinical exercise physiologist.

Graduate Attributes:

Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.

FED TASK and descriptor		Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit
FED TASK and descriptor		Level
FEDTASK 1 Interpersonal	Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams.	Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context
FEDTASK 2 Leadership	Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative	Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context
FEDTASK 3 Critical Thinking and Creativity	Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving.	Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context
FEDTASK 4 Digital Literacy	Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities.	Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context
FEDTASK 5 Sustainable and Ethical Mindset	Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life.	Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting	Professional Standards
1.	K1, A3	Use InPlace to plan, prepare and finalise for all clinical placement/s in a professional setting,	Completion of placement contract/s and logbooks and InPlace requirements.	S/U
2.	K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3	Attend and actively participate in professional workshops and Student Clinic during the semester.	Attend and participate in scheduled Student Clinic activities	S/U
3.	K1, K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3	Students will critique a case study from clinical practice against evidence based best practice guidelines. Information will include justification of standard AEP care and delivery, such as screening, outcome measures, special considerations and exercise interventions.	Presentation and written document.	20-40%
4.	S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3	Supervisor evaluation from external placement.	Supervisor Evaluation	20-40%
5.	K2, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3	Demonstrate skills and competencies which are fundamental to clinical exercise physiology practice based on individual placement experience. Hurdle requirement is pass every component of the assessment and achieve an overall grade of above 70%, demonstrating safe client practice.	Practical case-study assessment	20-40% hurdle

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency