Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning A PG (11653.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Implement ethical and lawful responsibilities associated with the strength and conditioning coaching profession;
2. Appraise peer coaching styles and program delivery based on observation;
3. Conduct assessments, to inform program design and program and delivery in a relevant area of strength and conditioning, under supervision; and
4. Create, deliver, monitor and reflect on training interventions for delivery to an athletic population.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Must have passed 12 credit points including 11581 Training Methods of Strength and Conditioning 1 PG.Corequisites
11582 Training Methods of Strength and Conditioning 2 PGIncompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Exercise Prescription| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr Kaushik Talukdar |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Dr Kaushik Talukdar |
Required texts
There are no required texts for this unit. All readings will provided via Canvas
Participation requirements
This unit requires the completion of an industry internship. Please refer to section '6g Work Integrated Learning' for additional information relating to internship requirements.
Required IT skills
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
In-unit costs
Students will be required to cover the costs associated with undertaking their internship. This may include travel costs and the costs associated with completing pre-placement requirements.
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves an internship.
Students must adhere to University policy during WIL experiences, including the Student Conduct Rules 2018, the WIL Policy and WIL Procedure, and the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedure.
This unit has pre-placement requirements (e.g. Pre-Place modules, Working with Vulnerable People registration, National Police Check, First Aid, CPR certification, and requires recording of relevant details in InPlace etc), which must be completed prior to commencement of your internship; refer to Placement Requirements
Contact your unit convener if you have any concerns with meeting the requirements of this unit.
