Field Study

Course aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to take part in an industry placement relevant to a human movement or health science student.

Course content

Employment and career planning; placement expectations and preparation; experiential placement in two or more organisations representing potential employment opportunities in relevant industries such as health, fitness and recreation; health promotion; sport and exercise science; aged care; rehabilitation; and research.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Students must complete the Division of Health Sciences Child Safe Environments Training prior to enrolling in this course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Workshop	2 hours x 6 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 1 week
Field Placement	60 hours x 2
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Workshop	2 hours x 6 weeks
Computer Practical	1 hour x 1 week
Field Placement	60 hours x 2

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Plan, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.