Unit details
HSE705 - Exercise Physiology for Cardiopulmonary Disease
| Offered at: | (B) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H743 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology |
| Unit chair: | S Selig |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week - total 12 weeks, 7 x 2 hour laboratories, 5 x 2 hour tutorials per trimester |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit provides a thorough examination of the pathophysiological aspects, diagnosis and medical regimens and lifestyle management for a range of cardiopulmonary diseases. Through both theoretical and practical experiences students develop their knowledge and skills to work effectively with patients with cardiopulmonary pathologies. This will enable the students to provide clinical services such as assessment of exercise capacity and prescription of exercise for clientele with cardiovascular diseases.
Assessment
Quizzes x 10 (12 minutes each week) 50%, case study written report (2000 words) 25%, case study practical assessment (45 minutes) 25%. Students must achieve at least 50% of the allocated marks for each of the three components of the assessment to pass the unit.
Unit Fee Information
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