Outline

Unit code	EXSS5064
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	Maree Cassimatis, maree.cassimatis@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Written examination Written examination	60%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Quiz 1 Online quiz	10%	Week 03	30 minutes
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Online task	Quiz 2 Online quiz	12%	Week 06	30 minutes
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Online task	Quiz 3 Online quiz	13%	Week 09	30 minutes
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Online task	Quiz 4 Online quiz	5%	Week 11	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = Type B final 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	Obesity; Pharmacology principles	Online class (4 hr)
Week 02	Effect of exercise, disease and ageing on pharmacology	Online class (2 hr)
Week 03	Cardiovascular disease/diabetes; Antihypertensive medications; Angina medications	Online class (4 hr)
Tutorial 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Dyslipidaemia and other cardiovascular system medications	Online class (2 hr)
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes medications	Online class (2 hr)
Week 06	General sports nutrition	Online class (2 hr)
Ergogenic aids	Online class (2 hr)
Tutorial 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	Analgesic medications	Online class (2 hr)
Asthma medications; Benzodiazepines	Online class (2 hr)
Week 08	Anti-depressants; Anti-psychotics	Online class (2 hr)
Week 09	Tutorial 3	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Exam review	Online class (2 hr)
Tutorial 4	Tutorial (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. understand the basic actions and use of drugs in a therapeutic context
LO2. understand the action of a drug on body and body on a drug
LO3. understand the interaction of drug action with exercise, disease, and ageing
LO4. understand the use of particular therapeutic medications in the treatment of common diseases and disorders
LO5. communicate pharmacological knowledge in plain language English
LO6. understand the principles of diet manipulation for the important lifestyle diseases, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
LO7. understand and communicate general diet requirements and how these change over the life cycle
LO8. develop advanced information literacy and critical appraisal skills
LO9. communicate general nutrition principles for healthy eating in plain English to facilitate patient/client understanding
LO10. develop skills and understanding of the health professional network and referral systems.
LO11. understand the basic principles of nutrition for sport and measurement of body composition

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
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Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist. 2.3.12. Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise delivery with other study areas of exercise science. 3.3.6. Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise physiology with other study areas of exercise science. 4.3.4. Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise prescription with other study areas of exercise science.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.1. Describe, understand and integrate the functions and needs of the various tissues, organs and systems, and how they relate to health and common pathologies and their pharmacological treatments, especially in the context of exercise delivery.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.1. Describe, understand and integrate the functions and needs of the various tissues, organs and systems, and how they relate to health and common pathologies and their pharmacological treatments, especially in the context of exercise delivery. 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist. 2.3.12. Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise delivery with other study areas of exercise science. 3.3.6. Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise physiology with other study areas of exercise science. 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 - 10.3.1. Describe, understand and integrate the functions and needs of the various tissues, organs and systems, and how they relate to health and common pathologies and their pharmacological treatments, especially in the context of exercise delivery. 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 Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.3. Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
	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. 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. 6.4.2. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, 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 clients. 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. 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 - 12.3.1. Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and key micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and general well-being. 12.3.10. Use current guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition. 12.3.12. Integrate knowledge of and skills in nutrition with other study areas of exercise science. 12.3.3. Recognise the signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours, and understand appropriate referral pathways. 12.3.4. Describe the role of diet in the aetiology of obesity and explain the metabolic and chronic health consequences of obesity. 12.3.7. Address common questions on nutrition, specifically those related to exercise performance, changes in body composition, the role of diet in increasing muscle mass, and the nutritional causes of fatigue. 12.3.8. Evaluate the risks to physiological and psychological health of common fad or popular diets. 12.3.9. Undertake a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications.
	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 - 12.3.1. Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and key micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and general well-being. 12.3.10. Use current guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition. 12.3.12. Integrate knowledge of and skills in nutrition with other study areas of exercise science. 12.3.2. Identify the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake. 12.3.3. Recognise the signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours, and understand appropriate referral pathways. 12.3.8. Evaluate the risks to physiological and psychological health of common fad or popular diets. 12.3.9. Undertake a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.1. Describe, understand and integrate the functions and needs of the various tissues, organs and systems, and how they relate to health and common pathologies and their pharmacological treatments, especially in the context of exercise delivery. 10.3.3. Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of scientific rigour in responding to the demand for evidence-based models and in developing a deeper understanding of the functioning of the human body. 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.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 2.3.4. Illustrate fundamental behaviour change determinants, principles, theories and their application to improving client exercise compliance and lifestyle choices including exercise and nutrition. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 12.3.1. Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and key micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and general well-being. 12.3.10. Use current guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition. 12.3.12. Integrate knowledge of and skills in nutrition with other study areas of exercise science. 12.3.2. Identify the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake. 12.3.3. Recognise the signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours, and understand appropriate referral pathways. 12.3.8. Evaluate the risks to physiological and psychological health of common fad or popular diets. 12.3.9. Undertake a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 2.3.4. Illustrate fundamental behaviour change determinants, principles, theories and their application to improving client exercise compliance and lifestyle choices including exercise and nutrition. 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. 6.4.2. Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, 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 clients. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 12.3.10. Use current guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition. 12.3.11. Relate appropriate information on nutrition and hydration for exercise preparation, exercising and exercise recovery. 12.3.12. Integrate knowledge of and skills in nutrition with other study areas of exercise science. 12.3.3. Recognise the signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours, and understand appropriate referral pathways. 12.3.5. Explain the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing body composition. 12.3.6. Describe the evidence for the efficacy of common nutritional supplements and nutritional ‘ergogenic’ aids, and demonstrate awareness of prescribed or illegal supplements. 12.3.7. Address common questions on nutrition, specifically those related to exercise performance, changes in body composition, the role of diet in increasing muscle mass, and the nutritional causes of fatigue. 12.3.8. Evaluate the risks to physiological and psychological health of common fad or popular diets. 12.3.9. Undertake a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
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.
2.3.4		Illustrate fundamental behaviour change determinants, principles, theories and their application to improving client exercise compliance and lifestyle choices including exercise and nutrition.
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.
6.4.2		Consider medications, surgical, medical and allied health interventions/treatments, 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 clients.
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.
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 -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
10.3.1		Describe, understand and integrate the functions and needs of the various tissues, organs and systems, and how they relate to health and common pathologies and their pharmacological treatments, especially in the context of exercise delivery.
10.3.3		Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of scientific rigour in responding to the demand for evidence-based models and in developing a deeper understanding of the functioning of the human body.
10.3.5		Integrate knowledge of and skills in human physiology with other study areas of exercise science.
12.3.1		Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and key micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and general well-being.
12.3.10		Use current guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition.
12.3.11		Relate appropriate information on nutrition and hydration for exercise preparation, exercising and exercise recovery.
12.3.12		Integrate knowledge of and skills in nutrition with other study areas of exercise science.
12.3.2		Identify the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake.
12.3.3		Recognise the signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours, and understand appropriate referral pathways.
12.3.4		Describe the role of diet in the aetiology of obesity and explain the metabolic and chronic health consequences of obesity.
12.3.5		Explain the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing body composition.
12.3.6		Describe the evidence for the efficacy of common nutritional supplements and nutritional ‘ergogenic’ aids, and demonstrate awareness of prescribed or illegal supplements.
12.3.7		Address common questions on nutrition, specifically those related to exercise performance, changes in body composition, the role of diet in increasing muscle mass, and the nutritional causes of fatigue.
12.3.8		Evaluate the risks to physiological and psychological health of common fad or popular diets.
12.3.9		Undertake a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications.
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.
2.3.12		Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise delivery with other study areas of exercise science.
3.3.6		Integrate knowledge of and skills in exercise physiology with other study areas of exercise science.
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.

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