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UNE unit code: EXSC341

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  • Trimester 2 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • Yes
Supervised exam
  • Yes
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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This unit develops your theoretical understanding of the management of common chronic conditions within the scope of practice of clinical an accredited exercise physiologist. Primarily, you will achieve this through the application of prior knowledge gained within the foundation areas of exercise and sports science.

Using evidence-based learning, you’ll learn about the aetiology and pathophysiology of chronic conditions including, but not limited to cardiovascular, renal, metabolic and pulmonary conditions and develop your 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 a range of chronic conditions. You will also be able to synthesise this knowledge to formulate effective, individualised exercise-based interventions.

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 2Online

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Intensive schools

StartFinishDurationAttendanceOfferingsNotes
23 August 202424 August 20242 dayMandatory Intensive SchoolTrimester 2, OnlineStudents must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
EXSC230 and EXSC360 and EXSC370
Restrictions
EXSC333 or EXSC334

Notes

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

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Neil SmartProfessor in Exercise and Sports Science, Clinical Exercise Physiology - School of Science and Technology

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the aetiology and pathophysiology of the Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) target conditions;
  2. 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;
  3. 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
  4. apply evidence based reasoning to inform the design of safe and effective exercise interventions and assessments for the management of 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.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assignment 1Yes20%All offerings

It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit.

No. Words: 2000

Mid-Trimester ExamYes10%All offerings

On-line exam on pathophysiology of cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disease.

Viva VoceYes30%All offerings

It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit.

No. Words: 2000 (equivalent)

Final ExaminationYes40%All offerings

It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this 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.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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