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EXSS5065: Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 1

Semester 1a, 2020 [Block mode] - Cumberland, Sydney

This unit will develop a high level of knowledge, clinical decision making and problem-solving skill 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 Exercise Physiology practitioners will use clinical scenarios and problem-based learning 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 EXSS5065
Academic unit
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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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Glen Davis, glen.davis@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Nathan Johnson, nathan.johnson@sydney.edu.au
Chin Moi Chow, chin-moi.chow@sydney.edu.au
Maria Fiatarone Singh, maria.fiataronesingh@sydney.edu.au
Caoimhe Scales, caoimhe.scales@sydney.edu.au
Che Fornusek, che.fornusek@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Derek Tran, derek.tran@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
In-semester test ECG examination
Online examination
25% Week 06 120 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO14 LO13 LO12 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Skills-based evaluation hurdle task Online case study and oral defence
Online case study and oral defence (via Zoom)
35% Week 12 30 minutes
Final exam hurdle task Online end-semester exam
Online examination
40% Week 13 2 hours
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

ECG Examination, Oral Case Study Examination and Final Written Examination comprise components of the final mark. 

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 Introduction to simulated learning Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and physical activity for obesity Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and physical activity for obesity and diabetes Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 02 Exercise and diabetes cases Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for CAD, MI and cardiac rehabilitation Lecture (2 hr)  
Diagnostic electrocardiography case Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 03 Exercise for CHF and other cardiac conditions case studies Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise for complex, congenital and chronic cardiac disease cases Lecture (2 hr)  
Diagnostic ECG 1 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 04 Exercise and asthma lecture and cases Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and COPD and other respiratory conditions case studies Lecture (2 hr)  
Diagnostic ECG 2 Tutorial (2 hr)  
Week 05 Exercise after spinal cord injury lecture and cases Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise after spinal cord injury cases SCI activity based therapy Lecture (2 hr)  
Diagnostic ECG 3 Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 06 Exercise and stroke Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and stroke case studies Lecture (2 hr)  
Week 07 SCI/ walk in ABT Practical (2 hr)  
Week 08 Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis Cases Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis Cases Lecture (2 hr)  
Exercise and Frailty Lecture (4 hr)  
Week 09 Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis Practical (2 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance at all lectures, case studies, tutorials, and practical classes is an expected component of 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

The four textbooks are recommended to compliment online material. Online materials will be published articles, Position Stands and Cochrane r

eports. Details can be found in Canvas.

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 is covered in this unit
  • LO2. demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of exercise in the management of chronic obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular and skeletal clinical conditions
  • LO3. demonstrate a critical understanding of the range of clinical and exercise- based assessments for individuals with chronic obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular and skeletal clinical conditions
  • LO4. explain the roles of 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 chronic obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular and skeletal clinical conditions
  • LO8. interpret (using case studies) subjective and objective assessment data of individuals with chronic obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular and skeletal clinical conditions
  • LO9. integrate (using case studies) subjective and objective assessment data with theoretical knowledge bases and client preferences to design and rationalize a safe and effective exercise plan for individuals with chronic obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular and skeletal clinical conditions
  • LO10. evaluate (using case studies) readiness for exercise, and articulate strategies for promoting exercise adoption and adherence
  • LO11. identify (using case studies) 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 life-long 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.

No major changes have been made to this unit since it was last offered.

Work, health and safety

All students are required to fill out a WHS Statement, each year. In addition, appropriate business clothing and closed-toe footwear is a mandatory requirement of Practical classes.

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