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Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice
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EXPHS3001 - Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice
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<p>This unit outlines the knowledge, skills and values required in the clinical exercise physiology profession to appropriately screen and assess clients to plan for appropriate clinical exercise physiology interventions. Students will understand the clinical exercise physiology scope of practice, ethical practice, legislation, regulations and professional roles within inter-disciplinary client management. Students will understand the importance of reflective practice and self-care to inform professional practice. Students will learn effective documentation and management of written medico-legal records.</p>
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<li>AEP service delivery in the context of AEP Scope of Practice, national and state legislation and regulations and compensable scheme frameworks.</li>
<li>Medical history documentation, medical history, medico-legal communication, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, medical & anatomical terminology.</li>
<li>Theories of behaviour change, barriers to participation and goal setting in therapeutic exercise and program development.</li>
<li>Introduction to outcome measures: written and practical outcome measures commonly used in Exercise Physiology practice.</li>
<li>Risk stratification and pre-participation screening, safety precautions and contraindications, monitoring of sign and symptoms during exercise. </li>
<li>Pharmokinetics and pharmodynamics: introduction to pharmacological terminology and medications commonly used in clinical conditions and diseases and their potential effects on exercise.</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit outlines the knowledge, skills and values required in the clinical exercise physiology profession to appropriately screen and assess clients to plan for appropriate clinical exercise physiology interventions. Students will understand the clinical exercise physiology scope of practice, ethical practice, legislation, regulations and professional roles within inter-disciplinary client management. Students will understand the importance of reflective practice and self-care to inform professional practice. Students will learn effective documentation and management of written medico-legal records.</p>
Unit content
<ul> <li>AEP service delivery in the context of AEP Scope of Practice, national and state legislation and regulations and compensable scheme frameworks.</li> <li>Medical history documentation, medical history, medico-legal communication, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, medical & anatomical terminology.</li> <li>Theories of behaviour change, barriers to participation and goal setting in therapeutic exercise and program development.</li> <li>Introduction to outcome measures: written and practical outcome measures commonly used in Exercise Physiology practice.</li> <li>Risk stratification and pre-participation screening, safety precautions and contraindications, monitoring of sign and symptoms during exercise. </li> <li>Pharmokinetics and pharmodynamics: introduction to pharmacological terminology and medications commonly used in clinical conditions and diseases and their potential effects on exercise.</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exphs3001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI3179" target="_blank">EXSCI3179</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe the scope, legislation and regulations governing Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP's) to ensure ethical and professional practice within the Australian healthcare system.</p>
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<p>Evaluate theories of behaviour change, barriers and facilitators to participation and goal setting in clinical populations.</p>
K3
<p>Understand commonly used pharmacological interventions for clinical populations, including key terms and effects on exercise.</p>
S1
<p>Conduct, interpret and integrate appropriate risk screening and assessment protocols, including surgical and medical interventions, medications and exercise guidelines, to determine clinical safety and inform exercise prescription for clinical populations.</p>
S2
<p>Display reflective practice and self-care techniques that inform professional practice.</p>
A1
<p>Under supervision, demonstrate skills and competencies which are fundamental to clinical exercise physiology practice.</p>
A2
<p>Employ evidence based information in the design, delivery and reporting of exercise programs and interventions for individual clients.</p>
A3
<p>Apply clinical judgement, including contraindications, special considerations and medications, to measure, monitor and evaluate clinical data to modify exercise physiology interventions</p>
Assessment
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<p>Students will complete multiple quizzes throughout the semester to test knowledge.</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
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<p>Evidence based review of an assessment guideline &/or protocol used in AEP clinical practice</p>
<p>Evidence Based Review</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K3, S1, S2, A2, A3
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<p>Practical demonstration of outcome measures and/or assessment protocols. </p>
<p>Observed Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
S1, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Lab Manual Completion: In accordance with active participation in lab classes, students are to complete a Lab Manual to display and develop proficiency in study strategies that promote knowledge acquisition and retention.</p>
<p>Completion of workbook to a satisfactory standard</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, S2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exphs3001">View unit fees</a>
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