Available in 2024
Course code

EXSS6030

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

In Australia, two thirds (67%) of adults are overweight or obese, and therefore at high risk of metabolic complications such as diabetes and chronic kidney disease. This costs the Australian government $8.6 billion annually, but regular exercise has been proposed as a cost-effective intervention to improve societal health. This course will develop the clinical exercise physiology expertise of students in safely and effectively prescribing and delivering exercise for clients with obesity, diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, polycystic ovary syndrome and gastrointestinal disease. The pathophysiology, medical and clinical considerations (including management/treatment avenues and common co-morbid conditions), and the role that exercise may play in the various stages of these conditions (including enhancing physical function & quality of life and preventing/managing complications & disease progression) will be explored. Students will also learn to apply techniques to modify behaviour both within and beyond supervised exercise interventions, as well as the roles of other health professionals in delivering multi-disciplinary care to clients with these conditions.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology and pharmacological/medical management of metabolic and kidney disease, including the implications for exercise prescription;

2. Design, justify and deliver safe and effective assessments and exercise interventions for people with metabolic and kidney disease, in consideration of clinical and psychosocial factors;

3. Recognise and respond to adverse clinical signs and symptoms that typically present during and between exercise sessions in people with metabolic and kidney disease;

4. Implement effective behaviour change strategies to improve exercise adherence and self-management in metabolic and kidney disease;

5. Demonstrate appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication to suit different stakeholders (i.e. client and/or general population, versus other health and exercise professionals);

6. Describe the role of accredited exercise physiologists in managing metabolic and kidney disease within a multi-disciplinary team.


Content

  1. Pathophysiology, and pharmacological/medical management of metabolic and kidney disease
  2. Supervised and client-managed exercise for metabolic and kidney disease, including considerations, contraindications, and current recommendations
  3. Exercise-related health and behaviour change
  4. Multi-disciplinary care of metabolic and kidney disease
  5. Communication with stakeholders including other health and exercise professionals and clients

Assumed knowledge

EXSS6020 and PHAR6704


Assessment items

Online Learning Activity: Weekly Online Learning Activities

Presentation: Face-to-face Presentation

Practical Demonstration: Practical Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Online Open Book Formal Examination: End of Semester Formal Written Exam


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 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)
Tutorial-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.

Course outline