EXSS4014: Case Studies 2 Clinical Exercise Science
2022 unit information
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 in cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, cancers, neoplastic conditions and neurological/intellectual clinical conditions. 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.
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 of and the types and effects of interventions used by other health and medical professionals
LO5. apply the 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. interpret subjective and objective assessment data of individuals with neurological, neuromuscular, cognitive, cancer and orthopaedic conditions using case studies
LO9. 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 using case studies
LO10. evaluate readiness for exercise and articulate strategies for promoting exercise adoption and adherence using case studies
LO11. 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 timeframe using case studies
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.
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