Key facts
UNE unit code: EXSC342
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
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This unit develops your understanding of the management of common conditions within the scope of practice of an accredited exercise physiologist. You’ll achieve this through the application of prior knowledge gained within the foundation areas of exercise and sports science.
Using evidence-based learning, you will learn about the aetiology and pathophysiology of conditions including, but not limited to cancer and musculoskeletal conditions. You will also develop an understanding of pharmaceutical, medical, surgical and exercise-based interventions for the diagnosis and management of such conditions.
Upon completion of the unit, you will be able to critically analyse the role exercise has on the management of conditions covered and synthesise this knowledge to formulate effective, individualised exercise-based interventions.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
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TBA | TBA | 3 day | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, Online | Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale. Dates to be advised. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the aetiology and pathophysiology of the Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) target conditions;
- identify common pharmacological, medical, surgical and other allied health treatment interventions for these conditions and demonstrate an awareness of the associated precautions, contraindications and signs and symptoms of each;
- demonstrate an understanding of the complex interactions between exercise interventions and other treatment modalities in the management of chronic and complex presentations of the Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) target conditions including identifying common barriers to adherence; and
- apply evidence-based reasoning to inform the design of safe and effective exercise interventions and assessments for the management of the Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) target conditions.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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OSCE | Yes | 30% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
Practical attendance | Yes | All offerings | Practicals. The School of Science and Technology considers all practical/laboratory activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical/laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemption will not be granted without supporting evidence. | |
Quiz | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Quizzes related to modules throughout the course. Length: Each quiz is 20 mins. |
Video presentation | Yes | 40% | All offerings | It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Principles of Pathophysiology
ISBN: 9780655708377
Bullock, S. and Hales, M., Pearson 3rd ed. 2023
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
ACSM's Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship
ISBN: 9780736095648
Irwin, M.L., Human Kinetics Publishers 2012
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)
Brukner and Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Vol. 1
ISBN: 9781760421663
Brukner, P., Clarsen, B., Cook, J., Crossley, K., Hutchinson, M., McCrory, Bahr, R. and Khan, K., McGraw-Hill 5th ed. 2017
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)
Clinical Sports Medicine: The Medicine of Exercise VOL 2
ISBN: 9781760420512
Brukner, P. and Khan, K., McGraw Hill 5th 2019
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)
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