School Of Science And HealthWork Experience in Sport and Exercise ScienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400904.2
Discipline: SPORT AND RECREATION NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400331 - Sport and Exercise Science in Practice
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4658 Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science). Students in course versions 4658.1, 4658.2 and 4658.3 must successfully complete three pre-requisite units - 400885 Sport and Exercise Physiology, 400902 Exercise in Musculo-Skeletal Rehabilitation and 400903 Professional Development and Work Experience. Students in course version 4658.4 must successfully complete two prerequisite units - 401142 Exercise Physiology and 401143 Exercise Prescription 1.
About this Unit
Experience in the field of study is an essential ingredient in marketing an individual for employment and often for professional memberships. Work Experience in Sport and Exercise Science provides students with an opportunity to observe and assist Sport & Exercise Science practitioners in action and to learn in a practical setting. Students will have the opportunity to see how knowledge and skills acquired in lectures and tutorials/laboratories can be applied and also relate theoretical concepts and skills to situations in exercise-related settings. This unit is the second of two units that require a work placement which is usually off campus.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Students must comply with the following special requirements: Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1. Working with Children Check Student Declaration – WCC & National Police Check 2. NSW Health & Immunisation check (Adult Vaccination Record Card) 3. Current First-Aid Certificate