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EXSS4014: Case Studies 2 Clinical Exercise Science

Intensive August, 2022 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EXSS4014
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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EXSS4010
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 Glen Davis, glen.davis@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Amanda Semaan, amanda.semaan@sydney.edu.au
Alycia Fong Yan, alycia.fongyan@sydney.edu.au
Maria Fiatarone Singh, maria.fiataronesingh@sydney.edu.au
Glen Davis, glen.davis@sydney.edu.au
Caoimhe Scales, caoimhe.scales@sydney.edu.au
Vincent Singh Paramanandam, vincent.paramanandam@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task group assignment Health Collaboration Challenge
Interprofessional learning task
0% -
Due date: 31 Aug 2022 at 21:00
Refer to HCC Canvas site
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO14 LO13 LO11 LO10 LO6 LO5
Assignment group assignment Case study
A group written Exercise Management Plan + individual component
20% Week 02
Due date: 14 Aug 2022 at 23:00

Closing date: 14 Aug 2022
2000 words + 250 words (individual)
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14
Presentation hurdle task Written case study and oral defence
Case study and oral presentation
35% Week 03
Closing date: 18 Aug 2022
20 minutes, 2 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Final exam (Take-home short release) Type D final exam hurdle task Final exam
Short answer and Long Answer Take-home exam, the time allowed is 3 hours
45% Week 04
Due date: 24 Aug 2022 at 12:00

Closing date: 24 Aug 2022
3 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11 LO12 LO13 LO14
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type D final exam = Type D final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Case study: In pre-assigned groups, students will hand in an exercise management plan with justification for the plan for one of four populations provided by the unit of study coordinator. In addition, each student will answer a specific question about their case (250 words)
  • Written case study and oral defence: An assignment in the form 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. It assesses students’ ability to rationalise decisions and the use of scientific evidence to support these.  A student who do not pass the Case Study Oral Defence may be removed from their Clinical Placement
  • Interprofessional Learning Task: Health Collaboration Challenge. Details of task and assessments at the Health Collaboration Challenge Canvas site
  • Final exam: The final exam will test 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.

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

1. Less 10% of Final Mark for assessment if greater than 12-hours after Assessment deadline. 2. Case Study excessive word penalty is 10% of Assessment component, if 10% over allowed word count 3. Non appearance at Case Study Defence task is a 0/35 (except where there is a Special Consideration lodged and accepted). Further details at Assessments Canvas site

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 Exercise for depression and anxiety Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for serious mental illnesses Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for chronic kidney disease Lecture (2 hr)  
Clinical biomechanics for EPs Lecture (2 hr)  
Week -02 Exercise and prostate/colorectal cancers Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and cancers cases Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)  
Exercise adherence and promotion in clinical, complex and PA-resistant populations Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for neurodegenerative dementias (Alzheimers, Lewy Body, Parkinson’s) Lecture (2 hr)  
Week -03 1. Unit of study introduction; 2. EXSS4010 comments Lecture (2 hr)  
Neoplastic disease and overview of exercise for cancer Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and early breast cancer Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise with living with cancer Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 01 Practical group A & B Clinical Biomechanics Practical (2 hr)  
Practical group C & D Clinical biomechanics Practical (2 hr)  
Practical group A & B Clinical Biomechanics Practical (2 hr)  
Practical Group C & D Clinical Biomechanics Practical (2 hr)  
Week 02 Exercise for mental illnesses with other comorbidities cases Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)  
Exercise for neurodegenerative dementias illnesses with other comorbidities cases Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)  
Exercise for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Practical (2 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students are expected to attend six hours of lectures weekly plus a 2 hour of interactive tutorial unless otherwise advised in addition to learning modules delivered by e-lecture. Chapters of textbooks and readings that support the lecture topics may be provided by the lecturer. Some e-lectures set the scene and show how each topic fits into the overall unit of study aims. Overheads or PowerPoint slides used in the lectures will be available on the eLearning site prior to the day of the lecture where possible, and this will usually be on Monday preceding the Lecture. Lectures provide engage students in specific topics, present key concepts and examples, and discuss how each topic fits into the overall unit of study. Administrative announcements are made at the beginning of lectures. These are also accessible through the eLearning site. You are strongly advised to actively participate in lectures, and to complete the activities provided to increase or test your understanding of concepts. All material covered in lectures is examinable. Material discussed in the lectures or provided online is regarded as having been provided to all students in the unit.

There are no other requirements for this unit.

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 through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

  • Cameron, M., Selig, S., and Hemphill, D. (2011). Clinical exercise: A case-based approach. Sydney, Australia: Churchill Livingston (Elsvier). IBSN:978-07295-391-8

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 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.

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.

Lectures are offered in-person and occasionally online in Semester 2.

Work, health and safety

PPE may be required for in-class practical classes

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