Course and Subject Handbook 2012

Course and Subject Handbook 2012 Course Information Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) – Indigenous Health Careers Program

Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) – Indigenous Health Careers Program

Information valid for students commencing in 2012.

Course Code	71210F
Version	2
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English (any of Maths B, Chemistry, Biological Science, Health Education or Physical Education is desirable). Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees.
Special admission requirements	Nominate with QTAC as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students.
Post admission requirements	Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au Current Apply First Aid and CPR Certificate: Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that candidates hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: Australian Federal Police

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	114 credit points as per course structure
Learning outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7).

Course Structure

Core Subjects

Level 1

AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology

BM1061:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1

BM1062:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2

CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry

IA1007:03 Linking Indigenousness

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A

HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics

PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1

SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity

SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition

WS1006:03 Self in Professional Helping

Level 2

HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1

HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals

SP2003:03 Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics

SP2007:03 Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport

SP2006:03 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health

SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning

SP2010:03 Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control

SP2011:03 Advanced Biomechanics

Level 3

SP3006:03 Sports Medicine

SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1

SP3008:03 Sport and Exercise Science Practice

SP3011:03 Sports Training and Rehabilitation

SP3014:03 Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science

SP3105:03 Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control

SP3016:03 Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures

Level 4

SP4103:06 Clinical Exercise Physiology 1

SP4104:06 Clinical Exercise Physiology 2

SP4108:06 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 1

SP4109:06 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 2

Options

Select any level 1 or 2 subject

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	10 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students.
Special assessment requirements	Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy.
Accreditation requirements	Students must successfully complete all subjects listed to be eligible for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Not permitted in any subjects taught by Institute of Sport and Exercise Science
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability	In course honours available as well as a separate graduate entry course
Eligibility	Candidates will normally be required to have an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the third year of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. A minimum of a pass grade in a basic statistics subject is also required.