Unit details
HSE707 - Exercise Physiology for Musculoskeletal Injury and 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: | N Saunders |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour laboratory per week - total 11 weeks |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit provides students with knowledge and practical skills in the clinical exercise management of musculoskeletal injuries/disease conditions, including for each condition: details of the underlying pathology and development, the pathomechanics, assessment of function and acute exercise capacity, and chronic exercise prescription and long-term management. Students will gain practical experience and skills required to implement this knowledge in a clinical setting for the holistic exercise management of the musculoskeletally compromised client.
Assessment
Quizzes x 10 (15 minutes each week) 50%, written case study assignment on musculoskeletal pathology (2000 words) 20%, practical examination 30%
Unit Fee Information
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