exs4and neuro, immuno
ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR NEUROLOGICAL DYSFUNCTION
EXS4AND
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will utilise online platforms along with face-to-face theoretical and practical sessions to analyse the pathophysiology of neurological, immunological and mental health conditions. This will include the study of the inflammatory and immunological processes and analysing the role of inflammation on the immune system and its consequential health outcomes. Pathophysiological knowledge will be applied to perform appropriate assessments and examinations of individuals, before interpreting and utilising this information to design and prescribe effective clinical exercise interventions. Exercise interventions will be prescribed with knowledge and appreciation of expected physiological responses, supervised to ensure safety and monitored for adverse responses.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrett Gordon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HZESPB OR HMEPB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities | Prescribed | Durstine, Moore, Painter, Roberts 2016 | 4TH EDN, HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN IL |
| Readings | Robins Basic Pathology | Prescribed | Kumar, Abbas, Aster 2012 | 9TH EDN, W.B. SAUNDERS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and synthesise neurological, immunological and mental health pathophysiologies as they relate to the Accredited Exercise Physiologist scope of practice.
- Activities:
- Online lectures, forums and quizzes will be used to describe and investigate pathophysiology of conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, cancers, fatigue disorders and depression. Face-to-face lectures will discuss the idenfication of these conditions in individuals from various backgrounds.
02. Evaluate and interpret assessments of neurological, immunological and mental health dysfunction with consideration of typically prescribed pharmaceutical medications.
- Activities:
- Online and face-to-face content will provide details and instruction on completing relevant examinations and assessments including postural evaluations, control of balance, coordination, along with relevant cardiorespiratory assessments, musculoskeletal assessments and qualtiy of life / depression outcomes. Practicals will embed this knowledge with physical completion of the outcomes listed.
03. Critique and interpret neurological, immunological and mental health testing results.
- Activities:
- Online lectures, forums and quizzes will highlight expected and abnormal testing results. Case studies presented in the face-toface sessions will consolidate understanding and interpretive skills. Practical sessions will further consolidate interpretation skills at rest, during and after exercise.
04. Critically analyse expected and adverse neurological, immunological and mental health outcomes from different types of exercise.
- Activities:
- Online lectures, forums and quizzes will highlight expected and adverse resposnes to various types of exercise (aerobic, resistance and flexibility training). Case studies presented in the face-to-face sessions will consolidate understanding and analytical skills of physiological outcomes. Practical sessions will further consolidate analytical abilities.
05. Design clinical exercise interventions for individuals with neurological, immunological and mental health dysfunction.
- Activities:
- Case studies presented in face-to-face sessions will facilitate the design and prescription of clinical exercise interventions. Practicals will provide actual data for exercise interventions to be based upon and then discussed in online forums.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrett Gordon
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 04 - 05
Eight 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 05 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 04 - 05
Eight 2.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 05 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 04 - 05
Eight 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 05 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical (30 min) and practical skills test (30 min) - (2,000-words equivalent total) | Theoretical and practical components equally weighted at 20% each | 40 | 01, 03, 04 |
| One Practical Examination - 20 min, (2,000-words equivalent) | Comprehensive clinical exam | 50 | 02, 03, 05 |
| One pathophysiology and medication portfolio (1,000-words equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02 |