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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial (2hrs x weekly) |
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| Assessment | Professional Experience Placement Compliance|Reflective Learning Entry – Understanding Exercise Science Practice (25%)|Scope of Practice Appraisal (35%)|Job Application and Professional Development Planning (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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