Diversity and Inclusion in Exercise and Sports Science

Unit code: SCL3006 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
SCL2000 - Physical Activity and Health in Society
SCL3004 - Sport and Exercise Practice (applicable for ABHD students ONLY); and
AHE3115 - Clinical Exercise Practice 1 (applicable for ABHE students ONLY); and
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Exercise and sports science graduates are expected to practice in a safe, respectful and inclusive way that is responsive to the diverse needs of the client. This unit will help consolidate and expand upon students’ prior learning about the social, cultural and policy factors that influence physical activity and shape exercise and sport science practice. The unit also considers the experiences of those who may experience exclusory practices in exercise and sport science settings including, but is not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, persons of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, gender and sexually diverse persons, children, older adults, and those living with a disability. It aims to further prepare professionals in exercise and sport science to practice with a person-centred approach sensitive to diversity and inclusion issues and able to tailor exercise programs and communication strategies to meet the specific needs of each client.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Critically reflect on the provision of person-centred care as an exercise and sport scientist, including the importance of prioritising the lived and diverse experience of individuals;
  2. Interrogate the ways in which people with diverse needs may experience barriers and/or discrimination in exercise and sport science settings;
  3. Modify exercise programs, with a focus on inclusivity, to meet the specific needs and goals of each client; and
  4. Exemplify communication skills that are adaptable, providing an inclusive environment for clients with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Essay
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Grade: 15%
Reflection on the importance of person-centered care (500 words)
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 15%
Online MCQ quiz and short answer (30 mins)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Exercise program demonstrating a person-centered approach and patient education handout (1500 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 30%
Adaptation of exercise program to different client population (10 minutes)

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)
ABHE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)
ABHD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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