PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY1PAE
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be introduced to the field of physical activity and exercise for health. You will explore the benefits of physical activity, risks of sedentary behaviour and the important role of physiotherapists in promoting physical activity and exercise prescription. Foundation knowledge of theoretical concepts related to physical activity, acute responses of the musculoskeletal system to exercise, client assessment and exercise prescription will be introduced. You will identify the risks associated with a range of exercises and strategies to minimize risk for clients. A range of assessment procedures and equipment used to conduct safe, exercise-related assessments, and the opportunity to design and modify basic exercises for health and fitness needs and goals for apparently healthy populations will also be introduced.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarlena Calo
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes HHP, HHPB and must have passed HBS1HBA
Co-requisitesHBS1HBB AND SPE1CBM
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Neuromusculoskeletal examination and assessment. A handbook for therapists
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPetty, N. J.
Year2017
Edition/Volume5th Ed
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
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Principles of neuromusculoskeletal treatment and management - A handbook for therapists
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPetty, N. J.
Year2017
Edition/Volume3rd Ed
PublisherChurchill Livingstone
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ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAmerican College of Sports Medicine
Year2018
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PublisherWolters Kluwer
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarlena Calo
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Students will access a range of online and multimedia resources, to support their learning, including podcasts, vodcasts and other online resources. This will be equivalent to twelve hours of face-to-face activity per semester.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two 20 minute online quizzes (700 words equiv)Test No. 1 will occur in Week 4 of semester and serve as an Early Assessment Task to identify at risk students as well as provide formative feedback. Test No. 2 will occur in Week 8 of semester and provide formative feedback. Test 3 will occur in Week 12 as summative task. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2000 word written case assignmentStudents will design a physical activity or exercise intervention to address a deficit identified by their in-class assessment. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 20 minute practical exam (1000 word equiv)The prac exam will held during the exam period (not centrally organised). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 250 word peer review practical reportPeer review summative task undertaken in practical class in week 8 | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarlena Calo
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Students will access a range of online and multimedia resources, to support their learning, including podcasts, vodcasts and other online resources. This will be equivalent to twelve hours of face-to-face activity per semester.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two 20 minute online quizzes (700 words equiv)Test No. 1 will occur in Week 4 of semester and serve as an Early Assessment Task to identify at risk students as well as provide formative feedback. Test No. 2 will occur in Week 8 of semester and provide formative feedback. Test 3 will occur in Week 12 as summative task. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 2000 word written case assignmentStudents will design a physical activity or exercise intervention to address a deficit identified by their in-class assessment. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 20 minute practical exam (1000 word equiv)The prac exam will held during the exam period (not centrally organised). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One 250 word peer review practical reportPeer review summative task undertaken in practical class in week 8 | N/A | N/A | No | 5 | SILO2, SILO3 |