Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Rules

1. All students in the Division of Health Sciences who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients / the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements / visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a Department for Communities and Social Inclusion National Criminal History Record Check, which will be current for the duration of that activity. Interstate student placements require a National Police Certificate.

2. Students will be required to satisfy the standard of dress, behaviour and fitness prescribed by institutions in which the professional or clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent them satisfying the requirements for the completion of the program.

3. Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) and current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training certificate prior to the commencement of their first placement. Students will need to cover cost associated with these certifications.

4. Students will be required to undertake a Certificate of Mandatory Notification before commencing their first placement. Students will need to cover cost associated with this certification.

5. Prior to commencing the clinical component of this program, students must demonstrate completion of a minimum of 140 hours relevant and appropriately supervised exercise practicum as per practicum logbook guidelines established by Exercise & Sport Science Australia. Practicum experience must include exercise delivery for low risk and apparently healthy clients. These practicum hours must include a minimum of 60% (at least 84 hours) for face to face delivery of exercise services.

6. To complete this program, students must provide evidence of 500 hours of appropriately supervised (as per Exercise & Sports Science Australia guidelines) practicum including: 1. a minimum of 140 hours of exercise delivery practicum gained with apparently healthy clients; 2. a minimum of 140 hours neuromuscular / neurological / musculoskeletal clinical exercise practicum; 3. a minimum of 140 hours metabolic / cardiopulmonary clinical exercise practicum; and 4. a maximum of 80 other clinical hours clinical exercise practicum from other clinical or chronic conditions. Activities that are suitable for practicum include; 1. a minimum of 60% (at least 215 hours) for face to face delivery of exercise services; 2. a maximum of 35% (up to 125 hours) for preparation for exercise delivery, observation and other activities related to the scope of practice of AEPs; and 3. a maximum of 5% (up to 20 hours) for administrative tasks. Failure to satisfy these practicum requirements may prevent students from meeting course requirements and hence the completion of the program and the University will take such action as appropriate.

7. The program requires participation in practical classes where manual skills are practiced. Essential learning activities in some classes may require that students partially remove their clothing to a level that is appropriate to the learning activity. Students may also be asked to act as subjects for their peer group members. If a student is unable to meet these requirements they may be at risk of being unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments and progress through the program.

Notes

1. Students will be required to undergo pre-exercise screening with the School of Health Sciences prior to commencing the degree to ensure safe readiness to participate in physical activity or exercise related learning activities.

2. Students may be required to undergo a medical examination before commencing clinical placements as determined by the relevant hospital or placement authorities.

3. Students are advised that they may be required to spend time in a placement outside Adelaide in a country or interstate location.

4. Students may be required to undertake placement outside normal university teaching weeks and outside of normal business hours.

5. Students are advised that a current South Australian driver's license may be required by some field practice agencies and a driver's license is considered an advantage for field practice opportunities.

6. It is recommended that students meet the vaccination requirements for health professionals prior to commencing the program. Failure to meet vaccination requirements may limit placement opportunities.

7. Students are advised that some courses assess participation in practicals, tutorials and workshops.

8. Electives 1 and 2 must be chosen from Group 1 Electives or from other courses negotiated with the Program Director.

9. Elective 3 is a free elective selected by the student.