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EXS 401 – PRACTICUMHANDBOOKB. S. in Health SciencesEXERCISE SCIENCE CONCENTRATIONSCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCESOAKLAND UNIVERSITY2016-2018
TABLE OF CONTENTSEXS 401 - Practicum Requirements:General Information on Practicum Requirements . 3Registering for EXS 401 . 4Specific Requirements for Completion of theExercise Science Concentration Practicum. 5Student Responsibilities for Exercise Science Practicum . 6-7Program Director’s Practicum Check List . 8Standard (Fitness & Wellness) Practicum Competency Checklist . 9-10Alternate (Strength & Conditioning) Practicum Competency Checklist . 11-12List of Approved Practicum Sites . 13-16Evaluation Form - Supervisor's Evaluation of Student Practicum Performance . 17-20Evaluation Form - Student's Evaluation of the Practicum Site . 21-22GENERAL EDUCATION CAPSTONE LEARNING OUTCOMESEXS 401 is designated as a course that satisfies the General Education Capstone learning outcomes.The Capstone course prepares students to demonstrate: appropriate uses of a variety of methods of inquiry and a recognition of ethical considerations thatarise the ability to integrate the knowledge learned in general education and its relevance to the student’slife and careerEXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 2
OAKLAND UNIVERSITYSchool of Health SciencesEXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAMBachelor of Science in Health Science - Exercise Science ConcentrationGENERAL INFORMATION ON PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTSEvery student pursuing the BS in Health Science degree with an Exercise Science Academic focus isrequired to complete a practicum. It is expected that, during this practicum, the student will becomecompetent in applying exercise science principles in fitness, wellness and/or disease prevention settings.The minimum number of contact hours associated with the practicum is 280 hours. This may becompleted in one semester through participation at an internship site for twenty hours per week forfourteen weeks, or it may be spread over several semesters with a reduced number of hours per week.The scheduling of internship time at a facility will be at the discretion of the facility. If you do not finishyour practicum during the semester you registered for EXS 401, a “P” (Progress) grade will be assigned.You have up to two years to complete the practicum and change the grade from “P” to your final grade.The grade from the Practicum is not included in your Grade Point Average as it is not numerically graded.The Practicum is graded either "S" (Satisfactory) or "U" (Unsatisfactory).Students must be pre-authorized to register for an Exercise Science practicum course. This involvesnotifying the EXS Program Director in writing of intent to register for EXS 401 a minimum of threemonths prior to registration. This communication must include the desired internship site. Theprerequisite for enrolling in the EXS 401 is completion of EXS 304, 306, and 350, and Program Directorpermission. The student should insure that they have a thorough working knowledge of blood pressuremeasurement, and normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.You will need to secure a place to do your Practicum at one of the approved Practicum sites listed in thePracticum Handbook (go to http://www.oakland.edu/shs/es/, click on Undergraduate study, then click onthe link to the EXS 401 Practicum Handbook). All of the details regarding the undergraduate Practicumare spelled out in this Handbook. It is recommended that you start looking for a Practicum site between 3and 6 months before you would like to start so that you are assured of a spot to do your Practicum duringthe semester of your choice. Practicum placement is highly competitive and getting a placement is up toyou. Practicum site staff typically do not return phone calls or respond to email inquiries. Thus, it isrecommend that you go to several potential Practicum sites all dressed up as if you were going to a jobinterview, with your resume, your Oakland Grades (SAIL copy is fine), and a copy of the PracticumHandbook. If you can interview for the Practicum right then and there, great! If not, you can set up anappointment to come back later to talk to the intern supervisor. It is best to go to several possible sites tomaximize your chances of getting offered a Practicum.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED - In order to register for the Practicum or start your hours at a Practicum siteyou must provide the EXS Program Director copies of:1) Evidence of health insurance coverage;2) A note from your doctor, based on a recent (last 6 months) medical exam, indicating you arehealthy and ready to start your practicum. Do not supply all the details of your examination. Allthat is needed is a single sentence on the doctor's letterhead paper, or Rx pad indicating you aremedically cleared to start the Practicum. If there are any medical limitations, however, pleasehave your Doctor provide details;EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 3
3) Your current Basic Life Support CPR certification card (front and back). If you are in theprocess of completing CPR certification or re-certification, let the EXS Program Director know,and provide a copy of your certification card as soon as it is available ; and,4) Evidence of vaccination against Hepatitis B or a statement declining Hepatitis B vaccination.Evidence of vaccination would include the laboratory report, or a doctor’s note. If you choose todecline the vaccination, please supply a signed and dated statement which includes the following:“Knowing that it is possible that I may expose myself to Hepatitis B through contact with bodilyfluids (including sweat) in exercise or health care settings, I decline vaccination against HepatitisB.”REGISTERING FOR EXS 401 - The EXS Program Director will provide an “Override” to enable you toregister for the Practicum once copies of the above four items are submitted. In order for the ProgramDirector to provide the override place copies of the above four items in a sealed envelope and either handit to the Program Director or slide the envelope under the EXS Program Director's Office door along withthe following:1. Your name.2. The course you want to register for: EXS 4013. The semester you want to register for this course: Fall (Year)? Winter (Year)? Summer I (Year)?Summer II (Year)?4. Your Grizzly Number (Student Number): G00XXXXXX5. Your email addressThe EXS Program Director will email you to let you know when the Override has been submitted, andyou are able to use SAIL to register for EXS 401. Please note that you can start your Practicum hours atany time convenient to you and the personnel at the Practicum site as long as you have submitted theabove four REQUIRED DOCUMENTS to the EXS Program Director. Generally you should beregistered in EXS 401 to start your Practicum hours. However, if you are offered a Practicum thatrequires that you start your hours before registration, accept it, and get started. You do not need to beregistered in EXS 401 to start your hours. Likewise, you can carry on completing your Practicum hoursafter the end of the semester of registration, if you have not finished your hours or Competencies. A "P"(Progress) grade will be submitted at the end of the semester of registration. You will have up to twoyears from that time to finish your Practicum.PLEASE NOTE:Students of the University shall not be deemed to be employees of the practicum site for purposes ofcompensation, fringe benefits, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, minimum wagelaws, income tax withholding, social security or any other purpose, because of their participation in theeducational program. Each student is placed with the site to receive practicum experience as a part of hisor her academic curriculum; those duties performed by a student are not performed as an employee, but infulfillment of these academic requirements and are performed under supervision. At no time shallstudents replace or substitute for any employee of the Agency. This provision shall not be deemed toprohibit the employment of any such student by the Practicum site under a separate employmentagreement.EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 4
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETIONof the EXERCISE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION PRACTICUMCompletion of the practicum component of the BS in Health Science degree with an Exercise ScienceFocus requires all of the following:1)Satisfactory completion ("S" grade) of at least 280 hours of practicum in EXS 401. This iscompleted at one of the approved Practicum sites listed in this handbook.PLEASE NOTE: The grade for EXS 401 will not be assigned until the Exercise Science ProgramDirector has received two evaluation forms: "Evaluation of Student Performance" completed bythe Practicum site supervisor; and "Evaluation of Practicum Site" completed by the student.2)Submission of a detailed daily diary of activities completed during the practicum. This does nothave to be typed, as long as your handwriting is legible. It would be best if you bring a ringbound notebook to your Practicum site each day of attendance, and devote 1/2 page to 1 page toeach day's activities. You should record, on a daily basis, your hours at the practicum site andkeep a running total of hours completed, the nature of your activities and the number of clientsassisted, tests conducted, and programs and procedures completed. Include any of your thoughtsregarding concepts or applications you have been learning. Your diary is to be submitted to theExercise Science Program Director as a part of your final report for the practicum.3)Submission, to the Exercise Science Program Director, of a Final Report for the Practicumexperience. The final report should list and describe observations, learning activities andacquired technical skills associated with your practicum. It should also include your thoughtfulintrospection concerning the nature of the learning that occurred, the aspects of the practicumexperience that were beneficial, any of those aspects that were not beneficial, and constructivesuggestions for improvements at the practicum site. The competency checklist is one of thecomponents of the final report.4)Complete only one of the two Competency Checklists. Students may complete EITHER theStandard (Fitness & Wellness) Practicum Competency Checklist OR the Alternate (Strength &Conditioning) Practicum Competency Checklist. Check with the Program Director if you havequestions about which Checklist you should use. Submit to the Exercise Science ProgramDirector a completed Competency Checklist. The checklist is not considered complete until allitems in the Essential Competencies, and at least 5 items from the Optional Competencies havebeen initialed by an authorized Evaluator. You should be aware that you may need to put in time,beyond the minimum 280 hours, to acquire these competencies. An authorized Evaluator mustinitial each item when it is determined that the competence has been demonstrated. AuthorizedEvaluators are the practicum site supervisors (or designees) and Exercise Science faculty.Students should always keep a photocopy of the initialed checklist in case it is lost.EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 5
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE PRACTICUMI.Health Insurance - Students are required to have proof of personal health insurance prior tocommencing EXS practicum. Such proof should be presented to the EXS Program Director.II.CPR Certification - Students are required to have proof of CPR certification at the time ofenrollment in EXS 401. Such proof should be presented to the EXS Program Director.III.Physical Exam - Students must obtain a physical exam prior to commencing EXS practicum.Proof of satisfactory completion of the exam should be presented to the EXS Program Director.IV.Hepatitis B (HBV) Vaccination - Oakland University requires students entering an EXSpracticum in its Exercise Science program to furnish evidence of Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccinations,or, in the alternative, evidence that they waive and decline HBV vaccination. You should realizethat receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine is highly recommended, but not required, for persons whohave contact with blood and body secretions, such as health care workers and designated clinicalstudents. If you choose to have the Hepatitis B vaccine, it is your responsibility to pay for thevaccine. Insure that you provide the EXS Program Director evidence of Hepatitis B vaccinationOR evidence of declination of immunization before beginning your practicum.V.Complete the Practicum at an Approved Site - See the list of approved Practicum sites in thisHandbook. See the Exercise Science Program Director should you wish to have a new Practicumsite approved and added to this list.VI.Rules for Students while at Practicum SitesA.Prior to beginning the Practicum, students should contact the Practicum Site Director ifthey are unsure of any of the details of the rotation.B.Professional Conduct - At all times the student is expected to:1.Follow the rules and regulations of the practicum site (e.g., working hours,billing procedures, dress code, preparation of exercise area, etc.).2.Comply with the ethical standards of both Oakland University and the practicumsite.3.Conduct him/herself in a professional manner with both clients and staff.4.Respect the integrity and rights of all persons.Noncompliance with any of the proceeding will be taken into account in the student's evaluation.Noncompliance can result in dismissal from the affiliation and/or an unsatisfactory grade.C.Students are expected to be well groomed and in appropriate uniform. Each facility willspecify what is, and is not appropriate dress.D.Students must provide their own transportation to/from chosen Practicum sites.E.While at the Practicum site, it is the student's responsibility to complete all assignmentsas requested by the Practicum Site Director, including, but not limited to, readings, inservice presentations, client notes, home programs, etc.F.While at the Practicum site, the student is responsible for familiarizing himself/herselfwith and following all policies and procedures of the facility. This includes, but is notEXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 6
limited to, those policies and procedures dealing with scheduling, billing, note-writing,use of medical terminology, referrals to other disciplines within and outside of thefacility, client evaluation, exercise prescription and exercise supervision.G.VII.Students are expected to attend all practicum sessions and absences are to be consideredthe exception rather than the rule.1.Excused Absences - Illness and emergencies (such as a death in the family) fallin this category. In order to be excused, the student must call the Practicum SiteDirector. When participating in practicum experiences, students must considerthe health of those with whom they come in contact. If (and only if) the studentfeels he/she has an illness that may be harmful to clients, he/she should notparticipate in the practicum experience for that day. A limited number ofexcused absences will be allowed during a practicum rotation, after which makeup time will have to be scheduled.2.Unexcused Absences - Any absence of which the Practicum Site Director has notbeen notified is considered unexcused. Such absences require make-up time.3.Under no circumstances are students to be absent from academic classes to makeup time missed from practicum.4.Tardiness is not an acceptable practice in Practicum. If a student is habituallytardy, make-up time will be required. In extreme cases, failure may result.EVALUATION OF STUDENTSA.Students will be evaluated by their Practicum Site Director using the Evaluation ofStudent Practicum Performance form (pages 17-20).B.In the event that a student is experiencing problems during his/her affiliation, the studentshould first discuss them with the Practicum Site Director. If the problems remainunresolved, the student should then discuss them with the EXS Program Director. TheEXS Program Director will take them up with the Practicum Site Director.C.Site visits may be made by the exercise science program to the Practicum sites.Telephone contact between the EXS Program Director and the Practicum Site Directorwill also be routinely initiated to check on the progress of students.VIII. STUDENT EVALUATION OF PRACTICUM SITESA.Students will formally evaluate the practicum site immediately prior to the completion ofthe affiliation using the Student's Evaluation of Practicum Site form (pages 21-22).B.Student evaluations will be shared with the Exercise Science Program Director followingcompletion of the affiliation and may, at the discretion of the Program Director, be sharedwith the Practicum Site staff.EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 7
OAKLAND UNIVERSITYSchool of Health SciencesEXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAMPROGRAM DIRECTOR’S PRACTICUM CHECK LISTSTUDENT'S NAME:Give this form to the Exercise Science Program Director before starting your practicum (EXS 401).Before approval is given to begin a practicumthe student should present evidence of:EXS 401Current Health Insurance coverageCurrent CPR CertificationRecent Medical ExaminationHepatitis B Vaccination (or declination)After completion of the practicum:Duration (at least 280 hrs)Received evaluation of student performancefrom practicum siteReceived evaluation of practicum sitefrom studentSubmission of detailed daily diarySubmission of final reportSubmission of competency checklistSatisfactory completion of practicumExercise Science Program Director exit interview withstudent upon completion (for review of performance)EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 8
OAKLAND UNIVERSITYSchool of Health SciencesEXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAMEXS 401 STANDARD (FITNESS & WELLNESS) COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (p.1)Student's name: Semester: Year:Each student is required to complete ALL of the competencies listed in the essential competenciessection, and at least 5 items from the optional competencies section by the end the practicum. Anapproved evaluator (practicum site director or designee) must initial each item when it is determined thatthe competency has been satisfied. The initialed competency checklist must be presented to the ExerciseScience Program Director at the conclusion of the internship as part of the exit interview.A.ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (ALL ARE TO BE COMPLETED)Professionalism and Ethics1 Demonstrate Professional, ethical and legal competence. This includes: demonstrateprofessional behavior; maintain client confidentiality; recognize and accept personal/professionallimitations; engage in constructive self-change; serve as a health role model for clients;demonstrate concern for client privacy, modesty and anxiety; maintain confidentiality of clientinformation; accept personal, cultural and professional diversity in working for positive change;follow legal and ethical guidelines for client management and referral.2 Use appropriate interpersonal and communication skills including: interact appropriatelywith health care professionals and with the client; demonstrate effective counseling andcommunication skills to facilitate behavior changeTeaching3 Participate in client exercise, health promotion, and lifestyle change briefings/consultationswith increasing responsibility (minimum 5x)4 Lead group exercise, including guiding, assisting, correcting, and adjusting exercise activities,and demonstration of various techniques for clients with various fitness levels. (minimum 10x)5 Conduct individual exercise sessions, including guiding, assisting, correcting, and adjustingexercise activities. (minimum 10x)6 Instruct clients in the use of exercise equipment including effective postures, adjustingequipment, safety precautions, self-monitoring, and record keeping. (minimum 10x)7 Instruct clients in fitness test procedure. (minimum 10x)8 Contribute to, or conduct special intervention programs (such as rehabilitation, obesitymanagement, seniors exercise, diabetes management, stress management, smoking cessation,sport specific training, children’s exercise, health maintenance/improvement, or similar).(minimum 10 hrs.)Evaluation Procedures9 Perform client evaluation procedures: routine screening, contraindications, explain testprotocol,informed consent, summarize information for physician/wellness professional. (minimum 15x)10 Assess muscular strength and/or muscular endurance using field, clinical, or laboratoryprocedures. (minimum 20x)11 Assess aerobic fitness using sub-maximal or maximal field, clinical, or laboratory procedures.(minimum 20x)12 Assess flexibility using field tests, flexometer, or goniometer. (minimum 10x)13 Assess body composition: skinfolds, BodPod or underwater weighing preferred. BioelectricImpedance, BMI, or girth measurements are acceptable if the preferred methods are unavailable.(minimum 10x)EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 9
EXS 401 STANDARD (FITNESS & WELLNESS) COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (p.2)14 Assess blood pressure at rest and during exercise. Insure that you demonstrate competencein measuring blood pressure on a variety of people (young and old, large and small), and that youcan accurately measure blood pressure during a variety of exercise situations (treadmill, cycle,stepper, etc.). (minimum 20x each, rest and exercise)15 Assess heart rate at rest and during exercise. Insure that you demonstrate competence inpalpating radial and carotid pulse manually, and in the use of various electronic devices tomeasure heart rate. (minimum 20x each resting and exercising)16 Demonstrate ability to evaluate and appropriately stop an individual from exercising basedon American College of Sports Medicine criteria.- during fitness tests under supervision (minimum 10x)- during fitness tests as supervisor (minimum 10x)- during exercise sessions as supervisor (minimum 20x)17 Explain and monitor the use of the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale duringfitness tests and exercise sessions. (minimum 10x)Exercise Prescription/Supervision18 Summarize and interpret fitness test data and prescribe an aerobic exercise program forhealthy individuals (minimum 20x)19 Summarize and interpret fitness test data and prescribe a resistance exercise program forstrength, endurance and/or power for healthy individuals (minimum 20x)20 Modify client exercise program. Demonstrate ability to modify a client's exercise programaccording to changes in their health status, fitness level, or limitations. Should take intoconsideration ongoing monitoring of, and adjustment for, increases and decreases in flexibility,and aerobic and muscular capacity. (minimum 20x)21 Individual client exercise supervision. Work one-on-one with clients to teach, assist, adjust,encourage, and motivate. (minimum 20x)Emergency Procedures22 Know first aid and emergency procedures during exercise testing, evaluation, and exercisesessionsB.OPTIONAL COMPETENCIES (A MINIMUM OF 5 ITEMS ARE TO BE COMPLETED)1 Present 30 minute exercise-related topic at practicum site or in an OU course.2 Counseling at-risk clients about exercise (minimum 10 hrs)3 Small group discussion leader - exercise-related topic4 Develop and administer educational programs or materials.5 Attend nutritional counseling and exercise planning sessions for clients (minimum 5x)6 Develop and supervise an exercise program for obese clients (minimum 5x)7 Develop and supervise an exercise program for runners (minimum 5x)8 Develop and supervise an exercise program for athletes in a sport (minimum 5x)9 Modify exercise programs for: elderly, differing fitness levels, etc. (minimum 5x)10 Testing and prescribing exercise for children. (minimum 5x)11 Calibrate exercise testing equipment. (minimum 3x)12 Counsel/refer clients regarding overuse injuries. (minimum 10x)13 Conduct stress test protocols under supervision. (minimum 10x)14 Measure oxygen consumption during exercise test. (minimum 5x)15 Arm ergometry testing & exercise prescription. (minimum 5x)16 Attend supplementary lecture or professional conference. (minimum 3 lectures or sessions)17 Participation in programs for at least 10 hours beyond those in item 8 of the EssentialCompetencies18 Develop and carry out an approved objective for a competency not listed above.EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 10
OAKLAND UNIVERSITYSchool of Health SciencesEXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAMEXS 401 ALTERNATE (STRENGTH & CONDITIONING) COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (p. 1)Student's name: Semester: Year:Students in a strength and conditioning internship must complete all items in section A – EssentialCompetencies and at least 5 items in section B – Optional Competencies. The internship supervisorshould initial beside each competency when it is satisfactorily completed. The initialed competencychecklist must be presented to the Exercise Science Program Director at the end of the internship duringthe exit interview.A.ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (ALL ARE TO BE COMPLETED)Professionalism and Ethics1 Demonstrate Professional, ethical and legal competence. This includes: demonstrateprofessional behavior; maintain client confidentiality; recognize and accept personal/professionallimitations; engage in constructive self-change; serve as a health role model for clients;demonstrate concern for client privacy, modesty and anxiety; maintain confidentiality of clientinformation; accept personal, cultural and professional diversity in working for positive change;follow legal and ethical guidelines for client management and referral.2 Use appropriate interpersonal and communication skills including: interact appropriatelywith health care professionals and with the client; demonstrate effective counseling andcommunication skills to facilitate behavior changeTeaching3 Participate in client exercise, fitness, sport performance briefings/consultations withincreasing responsibility (minimum 5x)4 Instruction in power lifts, including guiding, assisting, correcting, and adjusting exerciseactivities, and demonstration of correct techniques for clients of various fitness levels. (min. 20x)5 Conduct individual exercise sessions, including guiding, assisting, correcting, and adjustingexercise activities. (minimum 20x)6 Instruction in the use of exercise equipment, addressing safety and effectiveness issues,spotting, and equipment adjustment for proper fit and load. (minimum 20x)7 Instruction in Olympic lifts, including guiding, assisting, correcting, and adjusting exerciseactivities, and demonstration of correct techniques for clients of various fitness levels. (min. 20x)8 Equipment, test procedure instruction. 1RM, anaerobic power, agility, etc. (prefer min. 5x)9 Contribute to, or conduct special intervention programs (such as plyometric, agility, power,children’s exercise, senior’s exercise, sport specific training, etc.). (minimum 10 hrs)Evaluation Procedures10 Perform client evaluation procedures: routine screening, contraindications, explain testprotocol, informed consent, summarize information for strength and conditioning professional.(min. 25x)11 Assess muscular strength and/or endurance, by field, or laboratory procedures. (prefer min.10x)12 Assess cardiorespiratory fitness, by sub-maximal or maximal field procedures. (prefer min.5x)13 Assess flexibility, using field tests, flexometer, or goniometer. (prefer minimum 5x)14 Assess power. (prefer minimum 10x)15 Assess agility. (prefer minimum 10x)16 Assess heart rate at rest and during exercise. Insure that you demonstrate competence inpalpating radial and carotid pulse manually, and in the use of various electronic devices tomeasure heart rate. (minimum 10x each resting and exercising)EXS 401 - Practicum HandbookPage 11
EXS 401 ALTERNATE (STRENGTH & CONDITIONING) COMPETENCY CHECKLIST (p. 2)17 Demonstrate ability to evaluate and appropriately stop an individual from exercising basedon American College of Sports Medicine or National Strength and Conditioning Associationcriteria.- during fitness tests under supervision (minimum 5x)- during fitness tests as supervisor (minimum 5x)- during exercise sessions as supervisor (minimum 10x)Exercise Programming18 Summarize and interpret fitness test data and prescribe a strength and conditioningexercise program for healthy individuals (minimum 20x)19 Summarize and interpret fitness test data and prescribe a resistance exercise program forstrength, endurance and/or power for healthy individuals (minimum 20x)20 Implement/Guide training for clients. Observe first, and progressively increase responsibilityunder supervision. (minimum 20x)21 Modify client exercise program. Observe first, and progressively increase responsibility undersupervision. (minimum 20x)22 Incorporate sport-specific elements into the training (minimum 40x)Emergency Procedures23 Know first aid and emergency procedures during exercise testing, evaluation, and exercisesessionsB.OPTIONAL COMPETENCIES (A MINIMUM OF 5 ITEMS ARE TO BE COMPLETED)1 Present
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY School of Health Sciences EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Exercise Science Concentration GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS Every student pursuing the BS in Health Science degree with an Exercise Science Academic focus is required to complete a practicum.File Size: 798KB
