Outline

Overview

The unit is designed to provide students with industry, community and/or research experience. Students will be provided an opportunity to work for 3-6 weeks on a project either individually or in teams. Students will demonstrate conduct and professional practice including documentation and reporting on their experiences within the boundaries of the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs). Learning in a work environment is a key feature of this unit of study. Students will be allocated to a project for between 15 and 37.5 hours per week for up to SIX weeks. Activities will include interactions with various clientele and stakeholders as well as other activities. The types of activities will vary from project to project but may include orientation meetings, project planning, report writing, presentations, etc., as directed by the project supervisor. This experience does not count towards any aspects of the clinical placement required in the course but is instead aimed at developing the student's project planning and implementation skills and broadening their perspective on current and future roles and scope of exercise physiology practice. Projects are mostly within the Sydney Metropolitan area. Some projects may be located outside this area or in another state or territory in Australia and will be clearly indicated. Students are expected to cover the costs for travel, accommodation and incidentals during project.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EXSS5204
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	EXSS5111
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Tim Davies, timothy.davies@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Tim Davies, timothy.davies@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Kieron Rooney, kieron.rooney@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Project Plan The intended progression of the project throughout the project period	0%	Week -01 Due date: 12 Jan 2024 at 23:59	Project Plan
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Assignment	Group Charter Agreed contract between group members on project activities	0%	Week 01 Due date: 12 Jan 2024 at 23:59	1 page
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Assignment	Work, Health and Safety Form Confirmation of site induction	0%	Week 02 Due date: 17 Jan 2024 at 23:59	Standardised length form
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Assignment	Project Report Part 1 Introduction/background/context and methods of the project	25%	Week 04 Due date: 31 Jan 2024 at 23:59	1,500 words
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Assignment	Reflection 1 - Project Mid-Point Structured reflection from the beginning of the project to the mid-point	15%	Week 04 Due date: 31 Jan 2024 at 23:59	300 words
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Assignment	Project Report Part 2 Project Results and Conclusions	25%	Week 06 Due date: 14 Feb 2024 at 23:59	1,500 words
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Presentation	Presentation Presenting what was accomplished, key issues and lessons from the project.	20%	Week 06 Due date: 16 Feb 2024 at 10:00	15 minutes
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Assignment	Deliverable Submission of the final deliverable to the university	0%	Week 06 Due date: 16 Feb 2024 at 23:59	Various depending on project
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Assignment	Reflection 2 - Project Conclusion Structured reflection from the project mid-point to conclusion	15%	Week 06 Due date: 14 Feb 2024 at 23:59	300 words
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= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Group Charter and Project Plan: A group charter is an agreement on the responsibilities of each group member. The project plan is an agreed process for the progression of the project each week. Both the group charter and project plan are developed in the briefing session and are due for submission at the end of the briefing week. Both tasks are barrier tasks and are needed to be approved by the unit coordinator before project activities can begin.
Work, Health and Safety Checklist: Completion of a work, health and safety checklist confirms the site has inducted you into their space. This is a requirement of all placement units of study.
Reflective Journal: A deep reflection on the challenges encountered with specific reference to project planning, management and implementation and descriptions of approaches sought to solve such issues. Students are to maintain appropriate ethical and social responsibilities, cultural awareness and professional practice incorporating the principles, legislation, regulations, rights and responsibilities that underpin the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice. The reflective journal consists of two entries throughout the project period due in week 4 and week 6 of the intensive, respectively.
Presentation: The purpose of this assignment is to provide an overall picture of the student’s project experience to a wider audience. Members of staff from the Faculty, as well as prospective students will be invited to attend. This is the opportunity for the student to present the knowledge and experience they have gained, and the relevance for their learning within their degree and to the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and their potential future work as an AEP within the Australian health care system framework.
Project Report: This assessment should be the culmination the project experience, combining the student’s learning and reflections from their previous assessments with the skills and knowledge they have gained on placement within the context of their degree and to the scope of practice of an AEP and their potential future work as an AEP within the Australian health care system framework. The report is split into two phases; phase 1 is due in week 4 and consists of the introduction and context of your project and phase 2 is due in week 6 and consists of your results and conclusions/recommendations from your project.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas within the “Assignments” tab.

Assessment criteria

Result Name	Mark Range (%)	Description
High Distinction	85 – 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Distinction	75 – 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Credit	65 – 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Pass	50 – 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.
Fail	0 – 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard, as defined by the marking rubrics for each assessment.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: Deduction of 5% of the maximum raw mark (marks given for the assessment on Canvas) for each calendar day after the due date. After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Project Week 1: Briefing	Tutorial (6 hr)
Week 02	Project Week 2: Investigating and Researching	Independent study (21 hr)
Week 03	Project Week 3: Investigating and Researching	Independent study (21 hr)
Week 04	Project Week 4: Investigating and Researching	Independent study (21 hr)
Week 05	Project Week 5: Analysis and report writing	Independent study (21 hr)
Week 06	Project Week 6: Closing and Presenting	Independent study (21 hr)
	Project Week 6: Debriefing	Tutorial (1 hr)
	Project Week 6: Presentations	Presentation (5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students must attend the briefing and debriefing activities during the project period. They must actively participate in individual and group learning activities, with guidance and support from academic and external supervisory staff.

The pre-placement and debriefing workshops are a vital part of the learning experience of this unit and a compulsory component. Failure to attend either workshop without prior approval from the unit of study coordinator and appropriate documentation will result in a penalty deduction of 20% from the overall mark for this unit. Failure to attend the pre-placement workshop may result in enrolment into the unit of study being refused.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

There are no prescribed readings for this unit of study.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate skills in project planning, management and implementation in a professional manner that incorporates the principles, legislation, regulations, rights and responsibilities that underpin: the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice; therapeutic and collegial relationships; and professional practice within an industry, community or research setting.
LO2. Illustrate the capacity to reflect on the ethics of social responsibility, cultural awareness and professional practice within the project setting and how they relate to the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
LO3. Identify the scope of roles available to exercise physiologists in the broader spectrum of health.
LO4. Engage in critical reflection, documentation and analyses of experiences and practices from multiple perspectives, with the aim of identifying personal and professional gains from learning opportunities in this context.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.2. Employ core principles of case management and appropriate clinical reporting in the delivery of clinical, health and wellness, work conditioning and rehabilitation services within the boundaries of the ESSA AEP scope of practice and the healthcare system framework. 1.3.3. Practise professional conduct that incorporates the principles, legislation, regulations, rights and responsibilities that underpin: the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice; therapeutic and collegial relationships; and professional practice in a client centred, multi-disciplinary care environment. 1.3.4. Employ evidence-based practice and professional clinical practice principles in the practice of the profession of an AEP.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.1. Illustrate the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the scope of roles available for AEP practice. 1.3.2. Employ core principles of case management and appropriate clinical reporting in the delivery of clinical, health and wellness, work conditioning and rehabilitation services within the boundaries of the ESSA AEP scope of practice and the healthcare system framework. 1.3.3. Practise professional conduct that incorporates the principles, legislation, regulations, rights and responsibilities that underpin: the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice; therapeutic and collegial relationships; and professional practice in a client centred, multi-disciplinary care environment. 1.3.4. Employ evidence-based practice and professional clinical practice principles in the practice of the profession of an AEP.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.1. Illustrate the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the scope of roles available for AEP practice.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.2. Employ core principles of case management and appropriate clinical reporting in the delivery of clinical, health and wellness, work conditioning and rehabilitation services within the boundaries of the ESSA AEP scope of practice and the healthcare system framework.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.2.1		Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
1.2.2		Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping.
1.2.4		Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices.
1.2.6		Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
1.2.7		Develop reflective practices through self-reflection, seeking and engaging with feedback from colleagues and clients, critically evaluating service delivery and outcomes, and engaging in ongoing learning.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Splitting of assessments into smaller volume assessments to reduce burden at the end of the unit. Ran a pilot with EXSS4022 in August which was successful and positive student feedback when presented with the original plan. Performance on the reflection assessments has led to this change as well where we are hoping students receive greater time to present a higher standard submission. Assessments in EXSS4022 occurred each week and this semester we have planned to have major assessments due every second week throughout the project.

Additional information

This unit of study outline must be read in conjunction with the Medicine and Health Handbook: https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/

All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. The handbook provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions.

When considering applications and appeals relating to these matters, it will be assumed that students understand their academic responsibilities and are familiar with these key policies and procedures

The Work Integrated Learning Canvas site also provides information specific to Sydney School of Health Sciences placements such as essential preparation, forms and policies.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/9121

Work, health and safety

https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/study-medicine-and-health/study-areas/health-sciences/placements.html

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EXSS5204: Experience in Exercise Physiology

Intensive January, 2024 [Professional practice] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

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Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

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Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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