Professional Practice in Exercise Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 3012
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Course ID
203803
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tom Wycherley
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Clinical Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
140 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide the context and assessment of professional practice skills of an exercise science graduate to operate safely and in an ethically responsible manner. On completion of this course students will demonstrate professional practice standards of an exercise science professional in a site specific context, including application of a broad range of knowledge and skills, and describe areas of professional, practical and knowledge development for other contexts.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply exercise science knowledge and skills in a professional context that is consistent with the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.
  • Demonstrate and reflect on effective practice to achieve client goals through integration and application of exercise science knowledge and skills in a professional context.
  • Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills of an exercise science professional.
  • Apply the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, and describe the scope of practice of a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist.
  • Describe and assess risks associated with the professional practice of exercise science and apply strategies to manage these risks.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 30143
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West ,
23 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West ,
20 Apr - 20 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West ,
28 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West ,
Class number
Class number 30144
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
Class number
Class number 30145
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
Class number
Class number 30146
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
Class number
Class number 30147
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
Class number
Class number 30148
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 9
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
18 Feb - 19 Feb Wednesday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-24
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35A
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35B
19 Feb - 19 Feb Thursday 9:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West UniSA Sports Science Hub, S2-35C

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of BIOL2059 Exercise Physiology 1 (UniSA)/BIOL2060 Exercise Physiology 2 (UniSA)/EDUC3050 Exercise Prescription and Delivery 1/EDUC3051 Exercise Prescription and Delivery 2/HLTH2025 Motor Control and Learning (UniSA)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH3054 Professional Practice in Exercise Science at the University of South Australia

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