General Information
This subject is the foundational clinical practicum, bridging classroom theory and supervised professional practice. Students complete 180 placement hours across internal and external sites, developing core skills in clinical reasoning, safety, professionalism, and communication. Emphasis is placed on client rapport, informed consent, legally sound documentation, and “Zero Harm” principles. Through seminars and portfolio assessments, students reflect on performance, address learning gaps, and demonstrate readiness for advanced clinical practice, meeting foundational standards for Accredited Exercise Physiologists
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: EXPH12-703 Subject title: Clinical Professional Practice 1 Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: September 2028 Credit points: -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Situated Workload items: - Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Tutorial
- Work-based Training: x12 (Total hours: 180) - Work-based Training
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 36) - Personal Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: Assessment in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is continuous, involving formative assessments where students gain experience and feedback on key assessed tasks, alongside summative assessments which contribute to your final academic success. Forums, tutorials and laboratories are designed to build sequentially on previous material with an emphasis on the practical application of the theory in laboratory and practicum experiences. Attendance at all forums, tutorials and laboratories is expected. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session due to illness or bereavement it is your responsibility to contact your course convener to discuss catch up opportunities. The laboratory activities introduce you to, and teach you, the application of a range of technologies to aid in assessment, prescription and delivery of exercise which is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to quickly adopt the technology available to you once in the workplace. You will be required to participate in activities as both a client and an allied health professional. It is an Exercise Science and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) accreditation requirement that you gain a minimum of 360 hours of exercise physiology practical experience across the program. It is mandatory that you attend organised placements and achieve these hours to gain your degree and accreditation with ESSA. All generative AI activities will be conducted via the University’s preferred platform or as directed by the subject coordinator. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: Class recordings: The primary workload items for this subject will be recorded for the purpose of revision.
These recordings are not a substitute for attending classes. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions as there may be instances where a session is not recorded due to the presence of a guest speaker, the inclusion of sensitive or protected content, or technical issues. Students are advised not to rely solely on these recordings for revision.
See the Recording policy for further details.
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | EXPH12-703 |
| Subject title: | Clinical Professional Practice 1 |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | September 2028 |
| Credit points: |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Situated |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Assessment in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is continuous, involving formative assessments where students gain experience and feedback on key assessed tasks, alongside summative assessments which contribute to your final academic success. Forums, tutorials and laboratories are designed to build sequentially on previous material with an emphasis on the practical application of the theory in laboratory and practicum experiences. Attendance at all forums, tutorials and laboratories is expected. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session due to illness or bereavement it is your responsibility to contact your course convener to discuss catch up opportunities. The laboratory activities introduce you to, and teach you, the application of a range of technologies to aid in assessment, prescription and delivery of exercise which is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to quickly adopt the technology available to you once in the workplace. You will be required to participate in activities as both a client and an allied health professional. It is an Exercise Science and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) accreditation requirement that you gain a minimum of 360 hours of exercise physiology practical experience across the program. It is mandatory that you attend organised placements and achieve these hours to gain your degree and accreditation with ESSA. All generative AI activities will be conducted via the University’s preferred platform or as directed by the subject coordinator. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | |
| Class recordings: | The primary workload items for this subject will be recorded for the purpose of revision. These recordings are not a substitute for attending classes. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions as there may be instances where a session is not recorded due to the presence of a guest speaker, the inclusion of sensitive or protected content, or technical issues. Students are advised not to rely solely on these recordings for revision. See the Recording policy for further details. |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Integrate clinical reasoning to screen, assess, and prescribe safe, evidence-based exercise for clients with non-complex conditions within supervised settings.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and culturally responsive communication with diverse clients and interprofessional teams.
- Produce accurate and legally defensible clinical documentation that adheres to site-specific policies and professional standards.
- Manage clinical risks and adverse events through proactive screening, monitoring, and the application of escalation protocols.
- Appraise personal clinical performance through structured reflection to formulate a professional development plan for transition to practice.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed AI category Workplace Performance Report Mid-placement supervisor evaluation on safety, professional conduct, and competence with logbook review. 25.00% Week 6 2, 4, 5 Portfolio Professional portfolio with clinical case study demonstrating assessment and prescription, reflective analysis with gap analysis, and service quality engagement documentation. 40.00% Week 12 1, 3, 5 Workplace Performance Report^ Summative supervisor evaluation demonstrating safe competent supervised practice across domains. 35.00% Week 12 1, 2, 3, 4 - ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
AI Categories
Ai Prohibited: Learning to develop AI-free knowledge and skills.
Ai Supported: Learning with the help of AI as directed.
Ai Focussed: Learning AI expertise and mastery as directed.
Refer to the assessment task sheet for specific AI instructions and review the Bond University Gen-AI Guide.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed | AI category |
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| Workplace Performance Report | Mid-placement supervisor evaluation on safety, professional conduct, and competence with logbook review. | 25.00% | Week 6 | 2, 4, 5 | |
| Portfolio | Professional portfolio with clinical case study demonstrating assessment and prescription, reflective analysis with gap analysis, and service quality engagement documentation. | 40.00% | Week 12 | 1, 3, 5 | |
| Workplace Performance Report^ | Summative supervisor evaluation demonstrating safe competent supervised practice across domains. | 35.00% | Week 12 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
- ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
AI Categories
Ai Prohibited: Learning to develop AI-free knowledge and skills.
Ai Supported: Learning with the help of AI as directed.
Ai Focussed: Learning AI expertise and mastery as directed.
Refer to the assessment task sheet for specific AI instructions and review the Bond University Gen-AI Guide.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Subject curriculum
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Professional Identity and Safety
Establish understanding of accredited exercise physiologist scope of practice, ethical obligations, and risk management principles, and apply safety risk identification and reporting protocols.
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The Initial Consultation
Structure the first client interaction to establish trust and professional boundaries through comprehensive subjective assessment, and practice professional introduction and therapeutic relationship-building.
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Clinical Reasoning Fundamentals
Apply systematic clinical reasoning from needs analysis through goal-setting to exercise selection, and justify exercise prescription decisions based on safety considerations.
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Documentation and Professional Defensibility
Apply legal and professional standards for clinical documentation using structured format, and develop legally defensible and professionally concise clinical notes.
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Monitoring and Real-Time Modification
Recognize adverse signs and symptoms during exercise sessions and apply appropriate regression or termination protocols, and analyze clinical scenarios requiring on-the-fly decision-making.
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Mid-Placement Reflection and Growth Planning
Conduct structured self-evaluation by distinguishing competence from confidence, and identify specific clinical skills requiring further development with actionable strategies.
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Cultural Responsiveness in Practice
Translate cultural awareness into actionable strategies for creating culturally safe clinical environments, and audit clinical physical and procedural environments to identify accessibility barriers.
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Digital Practice and Telehealth
Develop technical competence with telehealth platforms and digital professionalism and apply troubleshooting strategies for common digital consultation challenges.
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Interprofessional Communication Fundamentals
Understand multidisciplinary team roles and apply structured communication tools for safe and effective clinical handover.
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Behaviour Change Foundations
Apply foundational behaviour change strategies including Motivational Interviewing skills, and practice specific motivational interviewing techniques through case-based discussion.
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Scope of Practice and Ethical Boundaries
Navigate professional scope boundaries by distinguishing accredited exercise physiologist practice from other professions, and apply ethical decision-making frameworks to manage grey-zone scenarios.
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Transition to Advanced Clinical Practice
Synthesize learning journey achievements by identifying mastered competencies and specific development priorities, and demonstrate readiness for increased complexity and clinical autonomy.