SPOR3010
Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription
10 Units
Not available in 2013
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
This course covers a comprehensive range of knowledge and skills that are important for clinical exercise testing and exercise prescription. A theoretical background for exercise testing across a range of clinical medical conditions is provided with a strong focus on the correct assessment and prescription principles. Additionally, students will become familiar with standard preparation, monitoring and recovery procedures for exercise tests in clinical populations. The lecture content has a very practical focus and the nature of the laboratory classes reflects the environment found in professional testing facilities.
This course includes a compulsory course component that requires the students to demonstrate competency in a variety of tasks in a practical examination.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory course component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an ability to identify risk factors for metabolic, respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases that require consultation with a medical practitioner before participating in, or changing, a physical activity program; 2. Modify standard or adopt appropriate fitness tests and programs for special groups, such as children, older adults, pregnant women or those with diseases or conditions such as osteoarthritis and asthma; 3. Apply the theoretical basis of the selection, and validation, of a graded exercise test and be able to practically implement this; 4. Describe the effects of commonly prescribed medication that may influence the heart rate, blood pressure and electrocardiographic responses to exercise; 5. Identify abnormal electrocardiographic responses to exercise of varying duration and intensity and explain the underlying mechanisms; 6. Demonstrate an ability to use and calibrate equipment used in exercise physiology, such as gas and lactate analysers and various ergometers. |
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| Content | * Dealing with clinical populations * Exercise behaviour and adherence * Program administration * Cardiovascular diseases * Pulmonary diseases * Metabolic disorders * Obesity and body composition disorders * Cancer and immune system disorders * Falls prevention * Neurological disorders * Aging populations * Musculoskeletal disorders * Test protocols and modalities * Electrocardiography * Cardiac Arrhythmias * Analysis of gas exchange data |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||
| Transition | NA | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | SPOR1020 Exercise, Health and Disease throughout the Life Cycle SPOR2010 Exercise Physiology I SPOR2050 Exercise Testing and Prescription |
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| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Practicum Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Practical: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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