Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning B PG (11654.1)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning B PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
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)
This unit provides the student with a further opportunity to gain professional experience in the field of strength and conditioning within an appropriate organisation. Students will source and complete 80 hours of coaching experience as it pertains to the delivery of strength and conditioning programs. Students will be aligned with a suitably qualified mentor within the placement and will undertake a competency-based assessment on the design and delivery of training programs. Facilities management will be delivered to reflect on during placement.

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. Evaluate facility management and set-up in-line with strength and conditioning program delivery;
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 effectively
1. 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 - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives


Prerequisites

Must have passed 21 credit points including 11653 Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning A PG.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Exercise Prescription
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Winter Term 30 May 2023 Internship Mr Billy Mason
2024 UC - Canberra, Bruce Winter Term 27 May 2024 Internship Mr Billy Mason
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Haff, G. and Triplett, N., 2016. Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Fourth Edition

Participation requirements

This unit will be delivered online via Canvas and BlackBoard Collaborate. Students are encouraged to attend all planned classes to ensure they maximise their learning in this unit.

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 may need to meet pre-placement requirements before undertaking a work integrated learning (WIL) activity. Pre-placement requirements are specific to the WIL activity, and to the location of the activity. Information on pre-placement requirements must be included in this section; refer to relevant state/territory legislation, and www.canberra.edu.au/placement for details.

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. Working with Vulnerable People registration, immunisations, 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.

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