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Pathways in the Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Industry

Assessment Task - Self-reflection and Analysis AT1

This assessment task will have you answer ten questions. The assessment will involve components of research, critical analysis, and self-evaluation.

Learning Outcome 1. Describe physical activity patterns and influences amongst sub-groups within the population and explain the role of key organisations that promote physical activity, exercise and health to the various population groups.

Learning Outcome 2. Analyse and communicate information relating to the physical activity and health industry to scientific and non-scientific audiences using both written and oral communication methods.

Learning Outcome 3. Locate and interpret relevant information sources for informing an understanding of organisations and vocational roles in the physical activity, exercise and health industry.

Learning Outcome 4. Identify individual skills and strengths they bring to the field, as well as areas for self-and career development.

SECTION 1 - General Questions

Question 1

In the Week 1 Module you were asked to search for two job positions (one from the private sector and one from the public sector) that had not already been identified in Table 1.1. Name one similarity and one difference between these two sectors. Would you rather work in the private or public sector, and why?

Question 2

What job do you imagine yourself doing when you graduate?

Based on this:

Find one job posting or advertisement for a job like the one you hope to get.
Provide the URL (link) to the job ad and include a screenshot.
Explain how the skills, personal preferences, and interests you identified using the Career Development Tool (Week 1) and/or your own self-knowledge fit with the job posting you selected. You may also refer to a career plan when reflecting on your long-term professional goals.

Question 3

Log on to LinkedIn and create a profile (only basic information is required).

To confirm completion:

Apply to join the unit group titled '2025 (T2) HSE112 Pathways in PA, Exercise and Health Industry (2026)'.

SECTION 2 - Reflection and Analysis Questions

Choose ONE population subgroup:

Older Adults
Children and Adolescents
People with a Disability

Question 4

State which subgroup you chose and briefly discuss why you chose that group.

Question 5

After reviewing the unit content for your chosen subgroup:

Locate and summarise a peer-reviewed journal article about barriers for this subgroup.
Use the Deakin Library to locate the article.
Briefly describe:
what study design was used,
how the researchers gathered information,
what barriers to physical activity were identified.
Summarise the article in your own words.
Cite the article using APA 7 in-text referencing. Guidance on research may also assist when locating and evaluating scholarly sources.

Question 6

Provide a reference list entry for the article used in Question 5, correctly formatted in APA 7 style.

Question 7

Consider the Career-focused Interactive Tool completed in Module 1.

Discuss:
Which job did you score the highest for?
What three skills are required for this role?
Does this job align with the job you hope to do after graduation?
What does this process, together with your self-knowledge, tell you about your work interests and preferences? You may compare your responses with concepts related to managing careers.

Question 8

Search the internet for a key organisation that promotes physical activity, exercise, or sport for your chosen population subgroup.

Provide:
The organisation's name.
The URL of its website.
A description of the role the organisation plays in facilitating physical activity opportunities for your chosen subgroup.

Question 9

Identify a job posting related to physical activity and your chosen subgroup.

Include:
A screenshot of the job advertisement.
The duties of the job.
Your work preferences and interests.
Whether the duties align with your job preferences and interests, and explain why or why not.

Note: The job must not be one already discussed in the unit modules.

Question 10

Identify and discuss two skills, experiences, personal strengths, interests, and/or qualifications that you currently have which would be important when working specifically with your chosen population subgroup.