Exercise Assessments and Interventions for Cardiorespiratory Conditions

Unit code:SCL6000Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

The learning for this unit of study focuses on exercise assessments and interventions for cardiorespiratory conditions; this being a core knowledge and skills category requirement for graduates seeking professional accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). It will include exercise testing and prescription for a range of conditions, including (but not limited to) pathophysiology and rehabilitation specific to hypertension, heart failure, asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, and peripheral arterial disease.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Explicate the relationship between cardiorespiratory pathophysiology and altered physiological responses to exercise and physical activity;
Evaluate how commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions for cardiorespiratory conditions impact physiological responses to exercise and physical activity;
Implement evidence-based clinical decision-making to accurately differentiate client presentations and recommend safe and effective exercise assessments; and
Analyse research findings and interpret client assessment outcomes to prescribe individualised, safe, and effective exercise programs for clients with cardiorespiratory conditions.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 15%

Quiz - In-class invigilated assessment of lung function testing procedures and results interpretation (50mins)

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 40%

Written case study response including patient history, clinical assessments and structured and progressive exercise program, (2500 words)

Assessment type: Other | Grade: 45%

Objective structured clinical practical examination based on comprehensive clinical case studies (25mins)

Hurdle 1: To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend and complete 80% of the practical (in-person) classes as per ESSA accreditation requirements.
Hurdle 2: Assessment 3, the practical assessment, is a hurdle requirement whereby students need to achieve 50% of the available marks to pass the unit as these represent essential practitioner competencies that ensure client safety and are requirements of accreditation. Students are afforded one (1) opportunity to re-sit the assessment if they fail their first attempt.