Unit details
HSE707 - Exercise Physiology for Musculoskeletal Injury and Disease
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| 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 (B) |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour laboratory per week - total 12 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. Further, aspects such as pharmaceutical prescription will be discussed. 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
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2110 | $2719 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
