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EXSS4010: Case Studies 1 Clinical Exercise Science

Intensive March, 2022 [Block mode] - Remote

This unit will develop a higher level of knowledge, clinical decision making and problem-solving skills by using complex cases related to clinical exercise physiology practice. The cases will include pathologies from the cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular and metabolic areas. Academic staff and experienced practitioners will use clinical scenarios to guide students through the process of selecting and administering appropriate screening and assessment tools and developing effective, individualized exercise management plans. The clinical scenarios will present more complex cases than previously covered and will require the student to integrate prior knowledge and experiences with new learning.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EXSS4010
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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EXSS3037 and EXSS3050

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Che Fornusek, che.fornusek@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Nathan Johnson, nathan.johnson@sydney.edu.au
Glen Davis, glen.davis@sydney.edu.au
Che Fornusek, che.fornusek@sydney.edu.au
Troy Cross, troy.cross@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
In-semester test (Take-home short release) Type D in-semester exam hurdle task ECG Exam
Comprising of in-depth analysis & long answers based on ECG case studies
25% Week 06
Due date: 01 Apr 2022 at 16:00
2 hours
Presentation hurdle task Oral defence via Zoom
Written Case study (6pm 8thApr)) and oral presentation (Week 8).
35% Week 08
Due date: 08 Apr 2022 at 18:00
30 minutes
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam hurdle task Final exam
The exam will comprise of multiple choice and short answer questions.
40% Week 09
Due date: 26 Apr 2022 at 10:00
2 hours
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?
Type D in-semester exam = Type D in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • ECG exam: This exam comprises of in-depth analysis & long answers based on ECG case studies
  • Case study and oral defence: This assessment task involves the presentation of an exercise program for a client demonstrating sound physiological understanding, critical appraisal of test validity/reliability, and exercise training principles with clear use of evidence-based practice. This assessment constitutes a Barrier Task for the unit. If you fail this assessment the first time, you will be given a second chance to pass. If this barrier task is not been completed nor passed, you may be removed from a placement or your placement may be cancelled.
  • Final exam: The final exam will test the student’s knowledge of material covered in all lectures and practicals for the entire semester. Students must achieve 40% in this assessment to pass the unit of study.
Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Students must achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% over the whole unit of study in order to be eligible to pass the unit of study. This is in addition to the requirements noted above that students must achieve at least 40% in the final written exam.

 

 

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

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.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week -01 Unit of Study Intro (CF) Exercise & Obesity (NJ) Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise & Diabesity Case studies (NJ) Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and Diabetes (NJ) Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 01 Exercise after Spinal Cord Injury (GD) Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise after Spinal Cord Injury case study (GD) Lecture (2 hr)  
Multiple Sclerosis Intro (CF) Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 02 Exercise CAD, MI and Cardiac Rehabilitation (CS) Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for Complex, Congenital and Chronic Cardiac Disease Cases (CS) Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for CHF and other Cardiac Conditions Case Studies (CS) Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 03 Group A: SCI practical Practical (2 hr)  
Group B: ECG tutorial 1 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Group C: MS practical Practical (2 hr)  
Group A: ECG tutorial 1 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Exercise after stroke (GD). Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 04 Group B: SCI Practical Practical (2 hr)  
Group C: ECG Tutorial 1 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Group A: MS Practical Practical (2 hr)  
Group B: ECG Tutorial 2 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Exercise after Stroke Case Study (GD) Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 05 Group C: SCI Practical Practical (2 hr)  
Group A: ECG Tutorial 2 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Group B: MS Practical Practical (2 hr)  
Group A: ECG Tutorial 2 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Exercise and MS case studies (CF) Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 06 Cardio Pulmonary Conditions and Exercise (TC) Lecture (2 hr)  
Cardio Pulmonary Conditions and Exercise Cases (TC) Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 07 Exercise in Congenital Heart Disease and Case Studies (DT) Lecture (2 hr)  
TBA Lecture (2 hr)  
TBA Lecture (2 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend six hours of lectures or  tutorials weekly unless otherwise advised in addition to learning modules delivered by e-lecture.

Students should come to practical class dressed professionally as the would at placements, e.g. long pants plus Ex Physiology Polo. 

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

  • Cameron, M., Selig, S., and Hemphill, D. (2011). Clinical Exercise: A Case-based Approach, Sydney, Churchill Livingstone (Elsvier).

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. explain the pathophysiology and clinical background to each population that was covered in this unit
  • LO2. demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of exercise in the management of neurological, neuromuscular, cognitive, cancer, and orthopaedic conditions
  • LO3. demonstrate a critical understanding of the range of clinical and exercise based assessments for individuals with neurological, neuromuscular, cognitive, cancer, and orthopaedic conditions
  • LO4. explain the roles, and the types and effects of interventions used by other health and medical professionals
  • LO5. apply the relevant knowledge bases, which have been developed in other units of study, to the design of individualised, safe, and effective exercise management plans
  • LO6. decide on appropriate screening procedures for individual clients when provided with case study information
  • LO7. interpret a pre-exercise screen for individuals with neurological, neuromuscular, cognitive, cancer, and orthopaedic conditions
  • LO8. (using case studies) interpret subjective and objective assessment data of individuals with neurological, neuromuscular, cognitive, cancer, and orthopaedic conditions
  • LO9. (using case studies) integrate subjective and objective assessment data with theoretical knowledge bases and client preferences to design and rationalise a safe and effective exercise plan for individuals with neurological, neuromuscular, cognitive, cancer, and orthopaedic conditions
  • LO10. (using case studies) evaluate readiness for exercise and articulate strategies for promoting exercise adoption and adherence
  • LO11. (using case studies) identify contraindications for exercise and adverse signs and symptoms that arise during and after exercise, and recommend an appropriate course of action within a clinically relevant time-frame
  • LO12. present and defend case histories and management plans in both oral and written form
  • LO13. engage in effective written communication with other health and medical professionals
  • LO14. use a range of information sources to access information required for the design of individualised, safe, and effective exercise management plans
  • LO15. demonstrate a capacity for research-led practice
  • LO16. (critically) evaluate, interpret, and apply information
  • LO17. demonstrate a high level of problem-solving ability
  • LO18. understand the importance of lifelong learning in professional development
  • LO19. demonstrate respect for separate professional roles and functions
  • LO20. understand the importance of collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches to client management.

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The feedback received from the 2021 edition of the unit has been considered in re-designing this unit for the 2022 edition in addition to adhering to restrictions regarding the delivery of content and classes.

Work, health and safety

Students must wear closed-in shoes (e.g. sneakers) to all practical classes. Students will be refused entry to practical class if closed-in shoes are not worn.

In addition, this may include the wearing of masks as advised by the unit coordinator and tutors, according to the recommendations by NSW Health.

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