What is Self-Directed Learning?

What is Self-Directed Learning?

AUSactive Registered Professionals may apply for CPDs for researching, reading, viewing and/ or listening to the following professional resources with appropriate learning within the Scope of Practice for AUSactive Professionals. Professional resources include:

  1. Research based, peer reviewed journal articles
  2. Publications endorsed by an Association, Government or University
  3. Research based podcasts or lectures* (online or in-person) with a minimum duration of 50 minutes

Notes
*Note: Lectures undertaken as part of current higher education study are not applicable. Refer to the Higher Education Exercise Science or Related Subject criteria to claim CPDs for the completion of university subjects.

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Research based: An accumulation of facts, based on scientific evidence identified

Peer reviewed: Research reviewed and assessed by experts in the respective field


How many CPDs can AUSactive Professionals attain through Self-Directed Learning?

1 CPD point per resource. 

10 CPD points maximum can be accumulated over 2 years.

  • Reading research-based peer-reviewed journal articles or publications (e.g. Search Google Scholar, exercise science journals)
  • Viewing or listening to research-based podcasts or lectures (min. 50 minutes in duration)

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