Key facts
UNE unit code: EXSC382
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
In this unit you will examine the theory and practical aspects of exercise prescription for people with acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, and the complementary role of exercise for clients diagnosed with cancer.
Using evidence-based learning, you will learn how to perform and interpret clinically relevant tests for musculoskeletal rehabilitation to inform subsequent exercise programming.
Case-based learning is used to develop your expertise in the design and implementation of safe, effective, evidence-based exercise interventions. All apply for the multidisciplinary management of musculoskeletal conditions and cancers and acknowledge current healthcare policies and procedures.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 April 2024 | 20 April 2024 | 4 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The intensive school is mandatory for all students. Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
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 - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of occupational rehabilitation and a proficiency to undertake functional capacity evaluations for the purposes of compiling a rehabilitation program;
- demonstrate an understanding and proficiency to undertake clinical screening methods including injury specific testing methods, manual muscle testing and the use of goniometers for the assessment of musculoskeletal injuries / conditions;
- demonstrate an awareness of the precautions, contraindications and signs and symptoms when prescribing exercise for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries / conditions;
- understand the contextual complexities of exercise based interventions in the management of clients with cancers at different stages of the disease including an ability to appropriately respond to changes in client status; and
- design and implement evidence-based exercise programs to manage musculoskeletal injuries / conditions and cancers in agreement with the Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) scope of practice and within a clinically relevant time period.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Musculoskeletal case study report No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Chronic pain client education resource. It is mandatory to pass this component to pass the unit. |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) assessment of 40 minutes duration. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Cancer case defence assessment (viva voce). It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. |
| Assessment 5 | 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 - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. |
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: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
ISBN: 9781630916237
Prentice, W., SLACK Incorporated 7th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries
ISBN: 9781492530381
Houglum, P.A., Human Kinetics 4th ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
ACSM's Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship
ISBN: 9780736095648
Irwin, M.L., Human Kinetics Publishers 2012
Text refers to: All offerings
Clinical Sports Medicine: The Medicine of Exercise VOL 2
ISBN: 9781760420512
Brukner, P. and Khan, K., McGraw Hill 5th ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
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