EXSS6020
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
The ability to design and deliver appropriate exercise programs for people requires a thorough understanding of foundational and contemporary skills in assessment and exercise intervention within an integrated health system. Specifically, practicing exercise physiologists are required to understand how exercise can be utilised to assess and improve physiological capacities. This course will provide students with fundamental insights into the clinical rehabilitation process and develop student’s critical evidence-based thinking in the selection of key assessment and exercise interventions. Students will be required to design exercise programs and assessment schedules to improve physical and physiological function of complex cases. At the completion of the course students will be able to successfully select, administer and interpret results from a variety of exercise assessment techniques as well as apply clinical frameworks to design exercise training for a broad array of populations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Conduct subjective and objective assessments of health, exercise, and physiological function;
2. Undertake and interpret a patient history in the scope of exercise physiology practice;
3. Justify the rationale for specific assessment and exercise intervention strategies, in accordance with a patient's history;
4. Apply motivational change for patient management according to human behaviour;
5. Appraise and summarise the evidence for exercise across a broad array of common chronic health conditions.
Content
1. Health screening and establishment of patient history
2. Measurement and interpretation of physiological, physical and functional capacity
3. Development of a client-centred approach in the implementation of exercise
4. Exercise response and adaptation in general and pathophysiological conditions
5. Advanced exercise design and delivery in primary and secondary disease prevention
6. Evidence-based practice in clinical exercise physiology
Assumed knowledge
It is assumed that students have completed an undergraduate exercise and sport science degree or a similar degree.
Assessment items
Practical Demonstration: Practical/Clinical Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Report: Written Report and Case Study Interpretation
Online Learning Activity: Online Learning Activity
Formal Examination: Formal Exam
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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