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This course is a requirement for professional accreditation at exercise science level with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). During this course, students will complete at least 155 professional placement hours, which may include up to 15 hours delivered as simulated learning activities.

The course further develops students’ knowledge and skills learned in undergraduate exercise science courses. The ability to apply knowledge and skills in an ethically responsible and risk managed manner is required.

Note that some professional placement may be required on campus at Ipswich, and some professional placement may be undertaken at other sites, which may be a considerable distance from any USQ campus. Students may be required to complete placements at more than one location. Some placement locations may be rural or remote. Professional placement is unpaid.

The placement course provides students with the opportunity to develop the ability to communicate theoretical knowledge and to apply practical skills 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 completion of this course students demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of novice exercise scientists, by:

1. Competently applying exercise science knowledge and skills in a professional work setting (including exercise assessment, exercise prescription, exercise delivery and risk management).
2. Supporting clients to meet their goals through the integration and application of the ESSA exercise science sub-discipline standards.
3. Choosing and applying a variety of verbal and non-verbal methods appropriate to communicate with clients and/or populations, carers and other sport, health, and exercise professionals
4. Practicing with integrity within the scope of training for an exercise scientist and the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.
5. Distinguishing among the roles of sport and exercise professionals and health and medical professionals within exercise science settings, including making judgements as when to refer.
6. Identifying risks and applying appropriate risk management strategies to the professional practice of exercise science.
7. Practicing in accordance with ethically relevant policies, legislation and regulations that apply to sport and exercise science settings including privacy, consent and record keeping.
8. Describing the broad structure of the Australian health system and the possible roles of exercise scientists.