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Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science unit (CXA178)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

This unit develops a foundational understanding of Exercise and Sport Science practice in Australia. You will build role clarity by recognising the scope-of-practice boundaries, professional responsibilities and ethical expectations that shape the practice of Accredited Exercise Scientists within the allied health system. 

The unit supports the development of foundational professional communication by organising and presenting Exercise and Sport Science roles, expectations and learning pathways in academic and emerging professional contexts. Through structured reflection, you will examine how your understanding of professional scope and roles evolves in response to learning in the unit. 

The unit also supports preparation for professional experience by introducing compliance requirements required for participation in work-integrated learning and professional experience placements. Early engagement with reflective learning records and exploration of learning pathways supports awareness of future learning and professional directions.

Summary

Unit name Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science
Unit code CXA178
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Nathan Pitchford
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply scope-of-practice boundaries and ethical expectations to guide professional practice in Australian exercise science contexts.
  • Reflect on personal and learning experiences to identify Exercise Science roles and learning pathways for future professional practice.
  • Communicate exercise and sport science concepts to support discussion in academic and emerging professional contexts.
  • Meet organisational and industry compliance requirements to support safe participation in professional experience learning activities.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
069903 $2,253.00 $1,057.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Tutorial (2hrs x weekly)

AssessmentProfessional Experience Placement Compliance|Reflective Learning Entry – Understanding Exercise Science Practice (25%)|Scope of Practice Appraisal (35%)|Job Application and Professional Development Planning (40%)
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Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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