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Learning Outcomes
1. | Demonstrate, evaluate and apply knowledge of normal and abnormal metabolism related to the pathophysiology of ESSA-defined metabolic conditions and cancer; | ||
2. | Research, evaluate, and critically appraise the literature relating to clinical exercise testing and exercise prescription for metabolic conditions and cancer; and | ||
3. | Critically evaluate and apply knowledge of clinical exercise testing and exercise prescription for patients presenting with metabolic conditions and cancer. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | In-class test comprising short-answer and multichoice questions (20%) | 20% |
Performance | Practical skill assessment (blood analysis, anthropometry), interpretation and clinical exercise decisions (2 x 10%) | 20% |
Portfolio | Presentation of digital portfolio of a client case study and GP report, completed in pairs | 60% |
Required reading
ACSM's Exercise Testing and Prescription, 1st ed.
American College of Sports Medicine (2018).
Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA.
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription, 10th ed.
American College of Sports Medicine (2018).
Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA.
Clinical Exercise Physiology, 4th ed.
Ehrman, J.K., Gordon, P.M., Visich, P.S & Keteyian, S.J. (2019).
Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
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