Course coordinator
Dr Georgia Black
Course overview
- Study period
- Summer Semester, 2025 (01/12/2025 - 14/02/2026)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
To undertake practicum, students must meet all mandatory requirements as outlined here: Prepare for your Clinical Exercise Physiology placement and provider specific requirements.
EXMD4702 is one of the capstone courses within the Clinical Exercise Physiology program. It provides students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge, skills, principles of evidence based practice, clinical reasoning, and ethical and professional behaviours, in alignment with the competencies required by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
As a part of this course, students will complete a minimum of 180 hours of practicum experience across affiliated hospitals (public and private), clinics and community settings. Throughout their practicum, students will provide services within ESSA’s defined areas of clinical practice (core, emerging and niche) in order to facilitate their development of professional skills, reflective practice, knowledge & ability to function autonomously as an Exercise Physiologist.
Students undertaking clinical practicum may be allocated to placements outside the Brisbane metropolitan area, including regional and remote settings. Students allocated to these settings are expected to fund the associated costs independently. However, additional supports may available to students undertaking these placements, including assistance with accommodation and financial relief where available. Placement allocations will be managed as equitably as possible, with cases of financial or personal hardship considered at the discretion of the Placement Coordinator.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are assumed to have a knowledge base derived from previous courses in first to thirdﾠyearﾠincluding anatomical, biomechanicalﾠand behavioural sciences,ﾠand specialist clinical exercise physiologyﾠareas. They are assumed to have competent exercise physiology skills in areas of assessment, prescription and delivery andﾠclinical reasoningﾠacross the range of conditions in core areas of practice (i.e. cardiovascular conditions, metabolic conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, cancer, mental health and neurological conditions).
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
EXMD3070 + EXMD3740/EXMD4740 + EXMD3741/EXMD4741 + EXMD3742/EXMD4742 + EXMD3743/EXMD4743 + HMST3001
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST4314, EXMD4700
Restrictions
BClinExP(Hons)
Course contact
Course staff
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The course aims to:
(1) Develop in students the exercise physiologyﾠcompetencies which reflect entry level standards to the AEP profession, commensurate with the Professional Attributes outlined by ESSA.
(2) Integrate foundational biomedical and behavioural sciences, attitudes, behaviours and technical learning in the management of a wide range of clinical areas of practice.
(3) Emphasise the involvement of the exercise physiologistﾠin the development of effective, comprehensive, management plans for the delivery of competent services to clients in a variety of settings, within a framework of holistic care andﾠoptimisation of health.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate ethical and professional decision making and behaviour appropriate to exercise physiology while applying knowledge and understanding of standards of clinical practice, relevant codes of conduct, and client rights.
LO2.
Demonstrate a competent level of effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills applied to all aspects of practice including interactions with clients, professionals and the community.
LO3.
Demonstrate a competent ability to appropriately, safely, accurately, systematically and efficiently assess a client to determine and prioritise problems via gathering, integrating and interpreting appropriate data related to the patient.
LO4.
Demonstrate an appropriate process of clinical reasoning in making decisions related to the client such as developing a hypothesis and determining patient outcomes.
LO5.
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of goal-setting with clients and self-management for return of function, work and leisure activities.
LO6.
Select, develop and implement safe, appropriate and effective exercise physiology interventions to a competent standard using problem solving skills such as critical thinking and judgement while aiming to achieve client treatment goals.
LO7.
Demonstrate the ability to provide advice and education relevant to client goals, health status and individual circumstances.
LO8.
Demonstrate the integration of evidence-based practice into the practicum setting.
LO9.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the scope of practice of an exercise physiologist as well as the roles of other disciplines and participate as a member of an interdisciplinary / multi-professional team.
LO10.
Demonstrate an ability to reflect on one's own professional development and clinical exercise physiology practice.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notebook/ Logbook | Logbook | Pass/Fail |
First Submission Due 5:00pm, end of week 2 of placement. Second Submission Due 5:00pm, the Monday after the last day of placement. |
| Performance |
Professional Attributes Assessments
|
Pass/Fail |
Self-Assessment and Intermediate Supervisor Assessment: Upon Accrual of 80 to 100 placement hours. Final Assessment: Upon accrual of 180 placement hours. |
| Portfolio |
Record of Student Engagement (ROSE) Form
|
Pass/Fail |
Obtain your practicum supervisor's signature and submit to ePortfolio within 10 business days after the completion of your placement. Your ROSE form cannot be finalised without a valid practicum supervisor signature within the valid timeframe. |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Logbook
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
First Submission
Due 5:00pm, end of week 2 of placement.
Second Submission
Due 5:00pm, the Monday after the last day of placement.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09
Task description
In order to demonstrate that students meet ESSA Practicum Standards during their placement, a record of activities or 'logbook' must be kept, detailing all relevant practicum hours. Think of your 'logbooks' as a series of 'clinical notes' similar to your experience with SOAP notes.
A minimum of 180 hours of practicum is required to be undertaken in a variety of activities to demonstrate attainment of competency in exercise assessment, prescription, delivery and 'other' AEP scope of practice hours.
Logbooks must meet the required standards. Incomplete or unsatisfactory logbooks will need to be resubmitted. Failure to submit a complete and satisfactory logbook will result in a fail grade for the assessment.
Submission guidelines
Submission via ePortfolio.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Discretionary extensions are not available for this task.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Professional Attributes Assessments
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Self-Assessment and Intermediate Supervisor Assessment: Upon Accrual of 80 to 100 placement hours.
Final Assessment: Upon accrual of 180 placement hours.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09
Task description
Throughout your placement, you will complete three key assessments designed to support your professional development and evaluate your performance:
Assessment Structure
All assessment (Self-Assessment, Intermediate Supervisor Assessment, and Final Supervisor Assessment) are evaluated using a consistent Likert scale:
- Not Meeting Expectations
- Development Required
- Meeting Expectations
- Exceeds Expectations
Each assessment is based on the following eight Professional Attributes:
- Professionalism
- Client facing skills
- Collaboration and reflective practice
- Technical skills/knowledge
- Exercise prescription
- Exercise delivery
Self-Assessment
As a student practitioner, you are required to reflect on your own performance during placement.
This assessment encourages self-awareness and critical reflection, helping you identify strengths and areas for growth across the eight professional attributes.
Intermediate Supervisor Assessment
Conducted after you have accrued 80 - 100 placement hours, this assessment provides early feedback from your practicum supervisor.
Its purpose is to ensure you are well-oriented and supported in your placement environment. If any challenges are identified, appropriate strategies for improvement can be implemented.
Final Supervisor Assessment
Completed on your last day of placement (or as close as scheduling permits), this assessment offers a summative evaluation of your performance by your practicum supervisor.
It serves to inform your future placements and professional practice by highlighting your overall competency across the eight attributes.
Hurdle requirements
A "Development Required" or "Does Not Meet Expectations" grade for any of the eight professional attributes in the Final Assessment will result in a fail grade overall.Submission guidelines
Self and Supervisor Intermediate Assessment
- Self and Supervisor Intermediate assessments are conducted by the student and their practicum supervisor in week three of their placement. Both the student and supervisor are required to submit assessments via ePortfolio
- It is strongly encouraged that students email their practicum supervisor by the end of their first week of placement to arrange and book the intermediate assessment.
- Students should attend the meeting with their self assessment completed, the meeting is designed to discuss students individual reflection on their progress and the supervisors assessment of your progress. This meeting should clearly highlight focus areas for the rest of your placement to ensure development of all attributes.
- A “How-To” video has been made to guide you in sending the ‘intermediate supervisor assessment link’ to your practicum supervisor.
- Students and practicum supervisors will complete the intermediate supervisor assessment and submit via ePortfolio.
Final Assessment
- Final assessments are conducted by the practicum supervisor (the course coordinator or the student are not required to be present).
- Final assessments should be organised during the intermediate assessment.
- Students are required to send the final assessment link to their practicum supervisors at least 7 business days prior to the end of their placement.
- Students are required to communicate with their practicum supervisors to ensure that the final assessment is competed before the end of their placement. A “How-To” video has been made to guide you in sending the ‘final assessment link’ to your practicum supervisor.
- Practicum supervisors will complete the final supervisor assessment and submit via ePortfolio.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Discretionary extensions are not available for this task.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Record of Student Engagement (ROSE) Form
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Portfolio
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Obtain your practicum supervisor's signature and submit to ePortfolio within 10 business days after the completion of your placement. Your ROSE form cannot be finalised without a valid practicum supervisor signature within the valid timeframe.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L08
Task description
In order to prove that students meet ESSA Practicum Standards during their placement, a number of verification documents are required, including the Record of Student Engagement (ROSE) Form:
- This form provides a summary of the activities you undertook on your clinical placement (i.e. a summary of what was included in your logbooks) and a reflection on how this placement assisted you to develop the ESSA exercise physiologist professional attributes (different to the ‘Professional Attributes’ used in your self-assessment, intermediate assessment, and final supervisor assessment) required for an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
- A copy of the ESSA exercise physiologist professional attributes is available on Blackboard.
NB: Logbooks must be finalised at the time of submission of the ROSE form.
Hurdle requirements
Submission of a ROSE form after 10 business days after the completion of placement will result in a fail grade.Submission guidelines
Submission via ePortfolio.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Pass/Fails | Description |
|---|---|
| P |
Course grade description: Completes all required tasks to a satisfactory level. |
| F |
Course grade description: Fails to complete all required tasks to a satisfactory level. |
Additional course grading information
This course contains two hurdle assessment items, specifically:
- A "Development Required" or "Does Not Meet Expectations" grade for any of the eight professional attributes in the Final Assessment will result in a fail grade overall.
- Submission of a ROSE form after 10 business days after the completion of placement will result in a fail grade overall.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Supplementary assessment on a grade of N will only be awarded where, in the judgement of the Associate Dean (Academic) of the faculty that administers the course, the student has marginally failed to attain the level of competence required for a passing grade.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Placement |
Practicum Complete minimum 180 hours of practicum in a clinically relevant setting as per ESSA AEP accreditation guidelines Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09, L10 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
- AI for Assessment Guide
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
- Working with Children Policy
- Fitness to Practise Policy
- Vaccinations and Immunisation Procedure
- Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: