Exercise Assessments and Interventions for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Unit code: SCL6202 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The learning for this unit of study focuses on exercise assessments and interventions for musculoskeletal conditions and injuries; this being a foundational knowledge and skills category requirement for graduates seeking professional accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). This unit of study will cover a range of topics relating to acute, sub-acute, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and injuries in practice. The theory component of this unit will cover the pathophysiology and presentation of a wide range of conditions throughout the musculoskeletal system and how these affect physical function and performance. The practical component will cover a range of assessment procedures, including tests relating to pain and tissue tolerance, physical function, palpation & surface anatomy, manual muscle testing, goniometry, passive/resisted muscle testing, and special tests.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Investigate and interpret knowledge of a broad range of acute, sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and elucidate how these impact tissues and alter function;
  2. Propose and implement individualised assessments of physical function, strength, and movement capacity for clients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries;
  3. Critically evaluate assessment outcomes and related evidence for acute, sub-acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions; and
  4. Design, implement and evaluate safe, evidence-based exercise prescription to facilitate rehabilitation and optimise function for people with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 20%
Proposal and justification of assessments for selected musculoskeletal conditions or injuries (1000 words);
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: 40%
Case-based response and research report detailing evaluation of assessment outcomes, and justified evidence-based exercise prescription (2000 words)
Assessment type: Examination
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Grade: 40%
30-minute case-based practical examination (hurdle)

Assessment 1 (‘Assignment’) includes video submission demonstrating one of these assessments (5 min)
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: Successful completion of the practical examination (receive at least 50% in the practical exam). This is a practical and applied assessment of core practitioner skills essential for students to be successful on placement. Students are afforded one (1) opportunity to re-sit the assessment if they fail their first attempt.

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Prentice, W. E. (2021). Principles of athletic training?: a guide to evidence-based clinical practice / William E. Prentice. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Other recommended readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
AMEP | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 1.5 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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