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Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)

On successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

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Course Learning Outcome

Graduate Quality

Graduate Quality

Graduate Quality

Graduate Quality

1

Extend knowledge and understanding of human structure, function, and behaviour to allow safe and effective engagement in physical activity and exercise to promote and maintain health in healthy and clinical populations.

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Critical thinking and Problem solving

Communication (oral and written)

 

2

Integrate knowledge from the basic, applied and social sciences to implement exercise and physical activity with an evidence-based practice approach.

Critical thinking and Problem solving

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Information and Digital literacy

Communication (oral and written)

3

Work collaboratively and effectively in interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating ethical, culturally sensitive and professional behaviour

Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity

Cultural competence

 

4

Engage individuals from different backgrounds, life stages and health needs in physical activity projects and exercise programs using a variety of tools, media and strategies appropriate to that audience.

Communication (oral and written)

Information and Digital literacy

Inventiveness

Influence

5

Design and deliver exercise programs for different clinical conditions using behaviour change strategies through synthesis of evidence, critical reflection and inventiveness

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Critical thinking and Problem solving

Inventiveness

Communication (oral and written)

6

Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour, understand the scope of practice of exercise physiologists and comply with the ESSA code of professional conduct and ethical practice.

Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Critical thinking and Problem solving