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This course focuses on the requirement to complete the next 20 hours of professional practice of the total 140 hours required in a sport and exercise setting. Professional placement is spread over three placement courses throughout the program of study. The acquisition of a competent level of knowledge and skills relevant to the level of study completed is required to be demonstrated. The ability to apply knowledge and skills in an ethically responsible and risk managed manner is also required.

The assessment in this course is competency-based. Students will achieve either a pass or fail for each assessment. Students need to pass all assessment items to successfully complete the course. These competency items form part of the USQ accreditation agreement with the accrediting organisation/s (where relevant).

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain further insight into authentic professional practice in a sport and exercise context. The course will enable students to develop the ability to communicate theoretical knowledge and to apply practical skills in exercise assessment and delivery acquired in their program of study thus far, in a proficient manner. The course outlines opportunities to value add to professional skills developed during the course and as a practitioner. The importance of evidence-based research and the ability to draw together knowledge and skills from different discipline areas is outlined. Effective time management skills and work-related documentation processes to ensure successful completion of the course are provided during the program of study.

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge and skills related to exercise assessment, exercise delivery and risk management in a work context and which is reflective of the level of study completed.
2. Practice within the respective year level scope of exercise science and identify when to seek guidance or refer clients to appropriately qualified professionals.
3. Adhere to the ESSA code of conduct and other ethically relevant policies, legislation and regulations in the work setting.
4. Compile relevant professional practice documentation and prepare client management reports as needed.
5. Critically reflect on knowledge and skills required for successful professional exercise science practice and meeting client goals.
6. Effectively communicate (verbally and nonverbally) when interacting with supervisors, colleagues and clients.
7. Display professionalism in a work setting and integrate evidence-based knowledge and skills, drawn from interactions with other discipline areas, in placement activities.