Unit of Study HLTH3013 Clinical Exercise Physiology for Oncology and Neurological Health (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

HLTH3009 - Pathophysiology for Clinical Exercise Physiology Must have completed or be currently enrolled in HLTH2005 - Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice

Enrolment information

Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

Explores the scope of practice for a clinical exercise physiologist within the domains of cancer and neurological disease, including the role of exercise in assisting clients to manage their condition. Also develops skills for clinical assessment, teamwork skills, written and verbal communication skills, critical reasoning skills around the design and delivery of safe, evidence-based exercise interventions for cancer and neurological conditions.

Unit content

Role of exercise for cancer management
Applied exercise assessment and programming for cancer clients
Neurological disease
Assessment and monitoring of the neurologically affected client
Exercise programming and prescription for optimal outcomes in the neurological client
Managing the neurological client: a multidisciplinary approach

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term2	Term2
Gold Coast	Term2	Term2
Lismore	Term2	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explore the diagnosis, treatment and side effects of cancer treatment and impact on capacity to exercise

explore the spectrum of neurological health conditions and explore diagnosis, treatment and side effects that will impact capacity to exercise

develop assessment skills, exercise programming skills, and clinical reasoning for clients with oncology or neurological conditions

gain an understanding of the value of interprofessional practice, applying the principles to considering the broader healthcare needs of an oncology or neurological client

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Practical 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Practical	30%
Viva voce	40%
Presentation	30%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Practical 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Practical	30%
Viva voce	40%
Presentation	30%

Teaching method

Tutorial 3 hours (Weekly)

Practical 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Practical	30%
Viva voce	40%
Presentation	30%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Hard copies available on “open reserve” at the SCU library at all campuses. This ensures as many students as possible can access the texts. Students can also request a chapter scan (10%). Hardcopy and e-book available to purchase at https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/essas-student-manual-for-health-exercise-and-sport-assessment-9780729542692.html or available through Booktopia: Coombes, J, Skinner, T, 2022, ESSA’s Student Manual for Health Exercise and Sport Assessment, 2nd edn, Elsevier.

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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