Student Practicum Program
Overview
The aim of the Tertiary Sports W.A. Student Practicum Program is to provide a link between University and TAFE students studying Human Movement, Sport Science, Health Promotion and Event Management and State Sporting Associations, Universities, Clubs and Events for the purpose of creating field placement opportunities for students required to complete practicum requirements. How the Program Works
Tertiary Sports W.A. obtains information from State Sporting Associations, University Sport & Recreation Providers, Schools, Clubs and Events on opportunities that exist for Prac Students to gain valuable practical experience in the field. Opportunities
Opportunities exist for students to gain practical experience in a wide range of areas including: Event Management Operations & Logistics Sport Administration Information Technology Marketing Journalism Fitness Health Promotion Social Programs Sport Awards Desktop Publishing Officiating Functions & Ceremonies Sports Medicine Club Management Social Sport Kids Day Camps Over 55’s Programs After School Programs Sport Carnivals School Sport Students & Courses
The following are examples of university and TAFE courses that have practicum requirements. Note: placements are not limited to students from these courses and students studying other courses in related fields are welcome to register. TAFE Certificate IV Sport Development The The Edith Cowan University Exercise and Sport Science Host Organisations & Events
In 2007 the following Associations and Universities offered field placements for practicum students: ECU Sports RugbyWA UWA Sport & Recreation Association Volleyball W.A. Murdoch Sport & Recreation Basketball W.A. Curtin Student Guild W.A. Flying disc Association Curtin Recreation Services Hockey W.A. Womensport West UWA Judo Club Future Prospects and Success of the Program
A number of students who have been involved in events and practicum placements have successfully gained employment either with the organizations they were place with or other organizations in the industry as a result of the Program. In turn, organizations involved in the Program have benefited by successfully filling positions within their organization by employing students once they have completed their studies. Students have successfully been employed by UWA Sport & Recreation Association, ECU Sports, Hockey W.A. and Sydney University Sports Association. How to Get Involved
Students Register your interest in completing your practicum/field placement requirements with the TSWA Student Practicum Program by completing the Student Practicum Registration of Interest Form and faxing it to 9383 9654 or posting it to Tertiary Sports W.A. c/- UWA Sport & Recreation Association, M412 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or by e-mailing TSWA at tswa@sport.uwa.edu.au
Host Sport Associations, Clubs & Events Register your interest in hosting a practicum student by contacting the Tertiary Sports W.A. office on 9383 9340, mobile 0411 103 683 or e-mail tswa@sport.uwa.edu.au
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For further information call the TSWA Office on 9383 9340 or mobile 0411 103 683. |