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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and DisabilitiesPrescribedDurstine, Moore, Painter, Roberts 20164TH EDN, HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN IL
ReadingsRobins Basic PathologyPrescribedKumar, Abbas, Aster 20129TH 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.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

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 elementComments%ILO*
Theoretical (30 min) and practical skills test (30 min) - (2,000-words equivalent total)Theoretical and practical components equally weighted at 20% each4001, 03, 04
One Practical Examination - 20 min, (2,000-words equivalent)Comprehensive clinical exam5002, 03, 05
One pathophysiology and medication portfolio (1,000-words equivalent)1001, 02