ASCA Level 2

Task 2 : Acu Online Information

1. What are the learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Australian Health care system and the Australian
high performance sport industry, and the scope of practice of exercise and sports
professionals (GA5)
- Compare and contrast the roles and contributions of exercise and sports
professionals in the health and high performance sport sectors, with an emphasis
on the value of interdisciplinary models (GA6)
- Design and evaluate interventions at the community and population level for
increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviours (GA3, GA4, GA5)
- Reflect upon the ethical and social responsibilities of high performance sport and
sports science practice with an international perspective, including
communication, relationship and cultural challenges faced in these environments
(GA1, GA4, GA6)
- Design and implement a group exercise session (GA3, GA4, GA5
2. What are the four assessments for this unit, and when are their respective due
dates?
Application of exercise to 5pm Friday the 6th of may
health
Coaching task Part 1: 5pm Friday 29th April
Part 2:
Session plan: 5pm Friday 25th March
Presentation: Week 6 and 7 in class
Written Proposal 5pm, Friday 13th May
Audio/Podcast Interview 5pm, Friday 27th May
Task 3: Exercise & sport science Australia
1. What is the primary purpose of ESSA:
- The purpose of ESSA is to support exercise and sports science professionals and
the Australian community in becoming a more active nation. Connect exercise
scientists. Provide up skilling opportunities and offer services.
2. What is the difference between an Accredited Exercise Scientist and an Accredited
Exercise Physiologist?
- An AEP are health professionals that have the knowledge and skills to deliver and
evaluate an exercise intervention for people with health problems or injuries.
- An AES are professionals with high level training in exercise and sport science
3. AES’s in a high performance setting would ensure injury is avoided but also help
return injured players to their best. Through their knowledge of these strategies they
are able to get plays fitter and healthier and more well prepared for their tough
training schedules
4. All disciplines can work together to ensure the best outcome for the athlete/team.
The biomechanics need to work with the motor development and skill acquisitionist
too know how the body operates and what it can and can’t do. Biomechanics also
need link to performance analysis as they look at technical things that could be
changed for an athlete to succeed.
Task 4: Australian Strength & Conditioning Association

Task 5: NSWIS
ASCA Level 2

1. What is the purpose of NSWIS?

Impact results through prioritised athlete preparation by highly motivated teams
emphasising performance and success.
2. As identified by the vision how do they plan to impact podium results?
Through prioritised athlete preparation by highly motivated teams emphasising
performance and success.
3. What do you think innovation, collaboration, and engagement to achieve
performance outcomes looks like in practice?
New ideas being introduced by all different disciplines to improve the athlete or
team. All disciplines working towards the same goal.
4. What is identified as the key elements of the NSWIS team and culture
Identifying, developing, and progressing highly capable and talented athletes and
staff
Courage
Excellence
Accountability
Passion
Tenacity
Teamwork