HSE360 - International Perspectives On Exercise and Sports Science
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Study tour |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 3: Amelia Carr |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H343, H353, D333, D394, H300 Exercise Science Major sequence, M320, D391 Exercise Science Minor sequence. |
| Prerequisite: | Completion of a minimum of 6 credit points (Level 1-3) will be required for selection and enrolment in the study tour. Students (approximately 20) will be selected by the unit team based on a formal application and interview process. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Practical experience (study tour) |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Note:This unit has mandatory on campus attendance requirements; therefore students must be in Australia when enrolled in this unit. Students should be aware that study tour costs (travel, accommodation etc.) must be covered by the student, in addition to normal unit fees. Limited places are available. The selection process includes a written application and personal interview. Students are strongly advised to consult with their student advisers first before applying, to ensure they have elective space in their course to undertake this unit. Students studying combined degrees D333 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science and D394 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) are encouraged to seek course advise before applying. For more details, an information session will be held in Trimester 1. Please look out for details on the Cloud Deakin course site. | |
Content
This unit provides students with the opportunity to learn about exercise and sport science from an international perspective and will be conducted in the form of a study tour of a pre-determined international destination(s). The study tour will be comprised of a range of activities, site visits and experiences designed to link students with experts from academic and industry sectors relating to the different disciplines of exercise and sport science in an international environment.
Students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of current practice in the major disciplines of sport and exercise science including Applied Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, Coaching, Physical Activity and Exercise, Exercise Physiology and Sports Development from an international perspective. Students will gain an appreciation of the similarities and differences between Australia and the host destination(s). Students will also reflect on their own values, approaches and career ambitions in relation to the disciplines of exercise and sport science and have the opportunity to network and grow international industrial and academic contacts.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Identify and evaluate current practice in exercise and sport science in an international setting. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Reflect upon prior knowledge and compare how the theoretical principles of the discipline transfer to practice within an international setting. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Compare current practice in a chosen discipline of exercise and sport science between Australia and an international setting. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Use digital technologies, oral and written presentation skills to effectively communicate key learnings and experiences from studies within an international setting. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO5 | Apply skills and experiences developed in the study tour to shape career pathways and enhance employability. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 3:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Group Oral Presentation and Individual Short Report | Part A: Group oral presentation 15mins Part B: Written summary 500 words | Part A: 15% |
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| Assessment 2: Portfolio Diary and Reflective Blog | Part A: Portfolio Diary - 1000-1500 words Part B: Reflective Blog - 800 words | Part A: 15% Part B: 10% Total: 25% |
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| Assessment 3: Briefing Report | Individual written report - 2000 words | 50% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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