Outline

Unit code	EXSS3037
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	BIOS1170 and EXSS2028
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Coordinator	Rhonda Orr, rhonda.orr@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Maree Cassimatis, maree.cassimatis@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final exam Short answer and MCQ	50%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Open book)	Mid semester exam Short answer and MCQ	30%	Week 07 Due date: 14 Sep 2020 at 14:00	50 minutes
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Assignment	Drug information brochure Case study and report	20%	Week 09 Due date: 09 Oct 2020 at 23:00 Closing date: 09 Oct 2020	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ? = Type B final exam ? = Type C in-semester exam ?

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Principles of pharmacology; 2. Pharmacokinetics; 3. Pharmacodynamics	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Drug action during exercise and ageing; 2. Autonomic pharmacology; 3. Cholinergic drugs	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	1. Sympathomimetic drugs; 2. Drugs in sport; 3. Beta 2 agonists	Lecture (2 hr)
Tutorial 1	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	1. CNS stimulants; 2. Beta adrenergic blockers	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	1. Anabolic androgenic steroids; 2. Peptide hormones (growth hormone, EPO)	Lecture (2 hr)
Tutorial 2	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	1. Opioid analgesics; 2. NSAID analgesics	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	1. Diuretics; 2. Cardiovascular drugs	Lecture (2 hr)
Tutorial 3	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	1. Lipid lowering drugs; 2. Hypoglycaemics	Lecture (2 hr)
Tutorial 4	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	1. Asthma drugs; 2. Benzodiazepines; 3. Antidepressants; 4. Antipsychotics	Lecture (2 hr)
Tutorial 5	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	1. Immunology overview; 2. Innate immune system; 3. Adaptive immune system	Lecture (2 hr)
Tutorial 6	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	1. Immune function and acute exercise; 2. Immune function and chronic exercise	Lecture (2 hr)

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. gain an understanding of basic actions and use of drugs in a sporting and therapeutic context
LO2. explain the action of a drug on body and body on a drug: understand the interaction of drug action with exercise, disease and ageing
LO3. understand how particular drugs are postulated to improve sporting performance
LO4. understand the drug testing procedure in elite athletes
LO5. understand the use of particular medications in therapeutic medications in the treatment of common diseases and disorders
LO6. understand the function of the immune system and immune responses
LO7. understand the interaction of the immune system with exercise, disease and ageing
LO8. communicate pharmacological and immunological knowledge in plain language English
LO9. search, critically evaluate, interpret and integrate information
LO10. provide evidence-based approach to clinical decision making
LO11. rationalise decision making
LO12. explain the underlying theory and principles guiding nutritional and pharmacological practice
LO13. communicate information clearly and appropriately in oral, written and graphical presentations
LO14. work in groups and contribute constructively to discussions
LO15. demonstrate ethically and professionally responsible behaviour.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 2.3.2. Distinguish common diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical and other interventions, and commonly prescribed medications for a broad range of target conditions across all AEP pathology domains. 3.3.2. Formulate comprehensive client histories that consider clinical risk and clinical safety factors and reasons for exercise. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.5. Integrate knowledge of and skills in human physiology with other study areas of exercise science. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 2.3.2. Distinguish common diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical and other interventions, and commonly prescribed medications for a broad range of target conditions across all AEP pathology domains. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.5. Integrate knowledge of and skills in human physiology with other study areas of exercise science. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.5. Integrate knowledge of and skills in human physiology with other study areas of exercise science.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 10.4.3. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks including hypo/hyperglycaemia and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual clients. 10.4.4. Recognise adverse clinical signs and symptoms including hypoglycaemic signs and symptoms; and identify and respond to changes in clinical status, co-morbidities, exercise and functional capacity, inter and intra session. 11.4.7. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks, co-morbidities, indications, contraindications, exercise setting, treatment objectives and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise and intervention plans for individual musculoskeletal, rehabilitation and pre-employment clients. 12.4.3. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, acute and chronic exercise response in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual neurological clients. 13.4.5. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks, treatment goals and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual respiratory/pulmonary clients. 2.3.2. Distinguish common diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical and other interventions, and commonly prescribed medications for a broad range of target conditions across all AEP pathology domains. 3.3.2. Formulate comprehensive client histories that consider clinical risk and clinical safety factors and reasons for exercise. 5.3.3. Relay medicines information including purpose and importance of compliance and exercise related side effects; and nutrition information aligned to nationally endorsed guidelines to clients considering clinical status and other influencing factors for client comprehension. 7.4.7. Consider medications, surgical and medical treatments/complications, allied health interventions/treatments, and clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual cardiovascular clients. 8.4.3. Consider medications; surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments including transplant and dialysis; clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status; and exercise and functional capacity in particular mobility in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual chronic kidney disease clients. 9.4.3. Consider medications, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual clients. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.5. Integrate knowledge of and skills in human physiology with other study areas of exercise science. 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist. 4.3.4. Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise prescription with other study areas of exercise science. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.5. Integrate knowledge of and skills in human physiology with other study areas of exercise science.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.1. Illustrate the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the scope of roles available for AEP practice. 1.3.4. Employ evidence-based practice and professional clinical practice principles in the practice of the profession of an AEP. 3.3.2. Formulate comprehensive client histories that consider clinical risk and clinical safety factors and reasons for exercise. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 15.3.2. Differentiate between high and lower quality sources of information to inform evidence-based practice. 15.3.3. Use the primary databases to access peer-reviewed scientific literature and conduct searches to identify relevant information. 15.3.5. Cite the research of others appropriately in written work.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 15.3.2. Differentiate between high and lower quality sources of information to inform evidence-based practice. 15.3.3. Use the primary databases to access peer-reviewed scientific literature and conduct searches to identify relevant information. 15.3.4. Critically appraise research methodology and reports, including statistical results and ethical aspects of research, and integrate this knowledge into other study areas of exercise science. 15.3.5. Cite the research of others appropriately in written work.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 10.4.3. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks including hypo/hyperglycaemia and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual clients. 11.4.7. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks, co-morbidities, indications, contraindications, exercise setting, treatment objectives and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise and intervention plans for individual musculoskeletal, rehabilitation and pre-employment clients. 12.4.3. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, acute and chronic exercise response in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual neurological clients. 13.4.5. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks, treatment goals and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual respiratory/pulmonary clients. 5.3.3. Relay medicines information including purpose and importance of compliance and exercise related side effects; and nutrition information aligned to nationally endorsed guidelines to clients considering clinical status and other influencing factors for client comprehension. 7.4.7. Consider medications, surgical and medical treatments/complications, allied health interventions/treatments, and clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual cardiovascular clients. 8.4.3. Consider medications; surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments including transplant and dialysis; clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status; and exercise and functional capacity in particular mobility in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual chronic kidney disease clients. 9.4.3. Consider medications, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual clients. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 15.3.2. Differentiate between high and lower quality sources of information to inform evidence-based practice. 15.3.3. Use the primary databases to access peer-reviewed scientific literature and conduct searches to identify relevant information. 15.3.4. Critically appraise research methodology and reports, including statistical results and ethical aspects of research, and integrate this knowledge into other study areas of exercise science.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist. 15.3.2. Differentiate between high and lower quality sources of information to inform evidence-based practice. 15.3.3. Use the primary databases to access peer-reviewed scientific literature and conduct searches to identify relevant information. 15.3.4. Critically appraise research methodology and reports, including statistical results and ethical aspects of research, and integrate this knowledge into other study areas of exercise science.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 10.4.3. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks including hypo/hyperglycaemia and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual clients. 10.4.4. Recognise adverse clinical signs and symptoms including hypoglycaemic signs and symptoms; and identify and respond to changes in clinical status, co-morbidities, exercise and functional capacity, inter and intra session. 11.4.7. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks, co-morbidities, indications, contraindications, exercise setting, treatment objectives and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise and intervention plans for individual musculoskeletal, rehabilitation and pre-employment clients. 12.4.3. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, acute and chronic exercise response in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual neurological clients. 13.4.5. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks, treatment goals and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual respiratory/pulmonary clients. 2.3.2. Distinguish common diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical and other interventions, and commonly prescribed medications for a broad range of target conditions across all AEP pathology domains. 3.3.2. Formulate comprehensive client histories that consider clinical risk and clinical safety factors and reasons for exercise. 5.3.3. Relay medicines information including purpose and importance of compliance and exercise related side effects; and nutrition information aligned to nationally endorsed guidelines to clients considering clinical status and other influencing factors for client comprehension. 7.4.7. Consider medications, surgical and medical treatments/complications, allied health interventions/treatments, and clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual cardiovascular clients. 8.4.3. Consider medications; surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments including transplant and dialysis; clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status; and exercise and functional capacity in particular mobility in the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual chronic kidney disease clients. 9.4.3. Consider medications, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks and their implications on clinical status, exercise and functional capacity, and the design and delivery of safe and effective exercise for individual clients. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.5. Integrate knowledge of and skills in human physiology with other study areas of exercise science. 14.3.3. Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills. 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 5.3.3. Relay medicines information including purpose and importance of compliance and exercise related side effects; and nutrition information aligned to nationally endorsed guidelines to clients considering clinical status and other influencing factors for client comprehension. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.3. Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills. 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 5.3.3. Relay medicines information including purpose and importance of compliance and exercise related side effects; and nutrition information aligned to nationally endorsed guidelines to clients considering clinical status and other influencing factors for client comprehension. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.3. Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.1. Illustrate the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the scope of roles available for AEP practice. 5.3.3. Relay medicines information including purpose and importance of compliance and exercise related side effects; and nutrition information aligned to nationally endorsed guidelines to clients considering clinical status and other influencing factors for client comprehension. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist. 14.3.5. Understand the elements of risk associated with the professional practice of exercise science and the strategies used to minimise this risk. 15.3.1. Describe the types and applications of qualitative and quantitative research study designs.

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