Exercise Is Medicine

Unit code: HBM3104 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
St Albans
Prerequisites
RBM2560 - Medical Biochemistry
RBM2800 - Cardiorespiratory and Renal Physiology
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Exercise is Medicine is a Capstone unit within the HBES and HBBM degree. Students will build upon their broad and coherent knowledge of the pathophysiology of chronic diseases and apply their learning in the formulation and management of evidence-based, safe, targeted and innovative exercise intervention programs. These non-pharmacological intervention strategies will be designed to managing aging and falls, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, improve mental health and cognitive function and promote active and healthy living.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Conceptually map physiological adaptations to different exercise modalities in order to inform prevention, treatment and management of chronic diseases;
  2. Analyse the benefits of exercise in managing chronic conditions, as well as ageing at a cellular and molecular level;
  3. Identify and justify the therapeutic benefits of graded exercise taking into account functional limitations of chronic disease;
  4. Formulate appropriate evidence-based exercise prescriptions for a range of chronic conditions in accordance with relevant professional guidelines; and
  5. Incorporate behaviour-change principles into physical activity programs to suit a diverse range of individuals and groups.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 40%
Individual 3-part presentation of exercise interventions for a specific disease.
Assessment type: Exercise
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Grade: 30%
Exercise prescription case studies (equivalent to1500 words)
Assessment type: Laboratory Work
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Grade: 30%
Group laboratory work and report on exercise-based measurements and analysis (approx. 1500 words per group member)

Presentation - Part 1 (abstract) submitted at the end of Wk 1, Part 2 (10-min presentation) and Part 3 (peer review) in Wk 4.

Required reading

There are no required text books for this unit. Resources will provided in VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

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

Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
HBES | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedicine
HBBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 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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