In this assessment, you will be required to complete an online test comprising of a variety of questions related to the unit content taught from weeks 1 to 6 (inclusive). There will be a variety of question styles used for this online test. You will need to review weekly content, readings and tutorials and will cover the broad areas of AEP scope of practice, national, state, and compensable scheme frameworks across the health care, aged care, and disability sectors, requirements for AEPs working in these settings, contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions. 

Opens: Week 7 Monday (27 April 2026) 9:00am AEDT
Closes: Week 7 Wednesday (29 April 2026) 5:00pm AEDT
Time limit: 60 minutes.     

Attempts: You will be permitted one attempt at the test.  

The online test should be completed on a computer, as attempting the test on a smartphone can result in your session being ended in the event of a phone call or notification. You can only attempt the online test once and it must be completed in a single session. You cannot save your answers and return to the test at a later time.

Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

You will be assessed on your critical knowledge and understanding pertaining to:

• AEP scope of practice
• National, state, and compensable scheme frameworks across the health care, aged care, and disability sectors
• Requirements for AEPs working in these settings
• Contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions.

Responses to the online test will be graded as correct/incorrect via the Moodle online test system. For questions with text-based responses (e.g. fill-in-the-blank or short answer) you should take care with spelling (Australian English) and grammar, as auto-marked responses are spelling and grammar sensitive. The number of marks will be highlighted if more than one mark is allocated for that particular part of the question. 

In this assessment, you will be required to critically examine the intersection of biopsychosocial principles, value-based care and person-centered care. The discussion must be framed specifically within the Australian regional and rural health context incorporating a detail analysis of the social and cultural determinants of health. 

You are expected to present a comprehensive review of literature delivered in a professional manner and supported by recent (within the past five (5) years), relevant references.

Your essay must address the following questions (as a guide):

Intersection of Care Principles

• How do biopsychosocial, value-based, and person-centered care overlap, and where might their objectives conflict when applied to chronic disease management?
• What is the relationship between person-centered care and value-based health frameworks?
• How do the biopsychosocial principles improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australia?
• In a value-based care framework, how are "outcomes" defined when working with clients who have complex presentations or multiple comorbidities?

Social and Cultural Determinants of Health

• How do socioeconomic status and disability act as barriers to health literacy and digital literacy in regional Australia, and how should an AEP account for this in their communication?
• What role do social and cultural determinants play in regional healthcare?
• What does the literature suggest regarding the cultural safety and competence required to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural settings?
• In what ways do social determinants (e.g., transport, local food security, social support) influence a rural client’s ability to adhere to long-term exercise-based interventions?
• How do social determinants impact AEP service delivery in rural areas?

Australian Regional and Rural Health Context

• What are the specific contemporary challenges of the Australian healthcare sector that uniquely impact service delivery for Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) in non-metropolitan areas?
• How does geographical isolation exacerbate the impact of chronic disease, and what literature exists on the effectiveness of telepractice/telehealth in mitigating these rural-specific barriers?
• How must an AEP adapt behaviour change strategies to empower self-management in communities where there is limited access to traditional clinical facilities?

Legislative and Professional Frameworks

• How do national compensable schemes like Medicare, DVA, and the NDIS impact the "accessibility factors" of exercise physiology services for rural populations?
• What are the ethical and legal responsibilities of an AEP when practicing inter-professionally in a regional environment with limited allied health resources?
• How do Codes of Conduct and the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct shape the way person-centered care is documented and reported in rural practice?

This assessment evaluates your ability to synthesise complex healthcare frameworks and apply them to the unique challenges of the Australian rural health landscape.

The essay will be 2000-2500 words in length (not including a cover page and references and be prepared according to the following instructions:

• Document type: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
• Page size: A4
• Font: Calibri 12 point
• Line spacing: Double spaced throughout
• Language: Australia English
• Margins: 2.54cm on all sides
• Tables and Figures: May be used but titles and footnotes will be included in the word count.

Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 2: You may use AL for planning, idea development and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

The essay will be marked using the criteria described below:

1. Synthesis of Healthcare Frameworks

• Ability to critically examine the overlap and potential conflicts between biopsychosocial, value-based, and person-centered care within chronic disease management.
• Depth of analysis regarding how "outcomes" are defined in a value-based framework for clients with complex comorbidities.
• Evaluation of how biopsychosocial principles specifically improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australian settings.

2. Analysis of Social and Cultural Determinants

• Analysis of how socioeconomic status and disability impact health and digital literacy, and the subsequent adjustments required for effective communication by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
• Integration of literature regarding the cultural safety and competence necessary to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural areas.
• Examination of how factors such as transport, food security, and social support influence a client's ability to adhere to long-term exercise interventions.

3. Application to Regional and Professional Practice

• Identification of specific challenges impacting AEP service delivery in non-metropolitan areas, including the exacerbation of chronic disease due to geographical isolation.
• Critique of the effectiveness of telehealth and the ability to adapt behaviour change strategies for communities with limited access to traditional clinical facilities.
• Evaluation of the ethical and legal responsibilities of an AEP when working in regional environments with limited allied health resources.

4. Legislative and Professional Compliance

• Analysis of how Medicare, DVA, and the NDIS impact the accessibility of exercise physiology services for rural populations.
• Evidence of how the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and general professional codes shape documentation and reporting within a person-centered care model.

5. Quality of Research and Communication

• Delivery of a comprehensive review of literature supported by recent, relevant references.
• Adherence to the following technical requirements:
    ◦ Word Count: 200–2500 words (excluding cover page and references).
    ◦ Formatting: Calibri 12pt font, double-spaced, A4 size, and 2.54cm margins.
    ◦ Language: Use of Australian English.
    ◦ Professional presentation and correct use of tables or figures (noting their titles and footnotes count toward the total word length)

For this assessment, you are required to apply the principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care, and social and cultural determinants of health, within an Australian regional and rural health context, by developing a presentation pitched at promoting health for individual clients and people within these population groups and behaviour change at an individual level. You will develop and deliver a telehealth health promotion presentation specifically designed for an Australian regional and rural health context. The primary goal of the presentation is to advocate for health promotion and behaviour change at an individual level, while also considering the needs of specific population groups within these communities.  This is a presentation utilising the knowledge gained in Assessment Task 2 applied to a 'real-life' health promotion setting.

Your presentation must demonstrate a deep integration of the following core principles:
• Biopsychosocial care.
• Value-based care.
• Person-centred care.
• Social and cultural determinants of health.

In addition to the health promotion content, you must include practical information for your target audience regarding how to access national and state-level compensable schemes. As this is a telehealth-based delivery, the presentation should be structured for digital engagement.

You must attain a mark of 50% or higher in this assessment task to pass this unit.

Level of GenAI use allowed: Level 2: You may use AL for planning, idea development and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

Students will be evaluated based on their ability to:
1. Application of Care Principles: Demonstrate a clear and practical application of biopsychosocial, value-based, and person-centred care within the presentation content.
2. Contextual Awareness: Effectively address the unique challenges of Australian regional and rural health, including the impact of social and cultural determinants on the target audience.
3. Health Promotion and Behaviour Change: Develop persuasive content that promotes health and outlines clear strategies for individual behaviour change.
4. Information on Compensable Schemes: Provide accurate and accessible guidance on navigating and accessing state and national compensable schemes.
5. Telehealth Delivery Excellence: Utilise the telehealth format effectively to communicate health promotion messages to the intended audience.