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Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cardiopulmonary & Metabolic Conditions
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EXPHS4003 - Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cardiopulmonary & Metabolic Conditions
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<p>This unit outlines the knowledge and skills to appropriately manage cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases. Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate clinical management and exercise protocols that apply to specific cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases, and prepare evidence-based exercise programs based on the outcomes of assessment and testing.</p>
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<li>General overview of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and fundamental concepts.</li>
<li>Pathophysiology, comorbidities, surgical/medical management, assessment and exercise prescription of cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, including but not limited to:</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">metabolic syndrome</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">obesity</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">diabetes</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">hypertension</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">Ischaemic heart disease</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">peripheral arterial disease</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">atrial fibrillation</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">chronic heart failure</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">renal conditions</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">pulmonary conditions</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 and skills to appropriately manage cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases. Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate clinical management and exercise protocols that apply to specific cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases, and prepare evidence-based exercise programs based on the outcomes of assessment and testing.</p>
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<ul> <li>General overview of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and fundamental concepts.</li> <li>Pathophysiology, comorbidities, surgical/medical management, assessment and exercise prescription of cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, including but not limited to:</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">metabolic syndrome</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">obesity</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">diabetes</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">hypertension</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">Ischaemic heart disease</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">peripheral arterial disease</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">atrial fibrillation</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">chronic heart failure</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">renal conditions</li> <li class="ql-indent-1">pulmonary conditions</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
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/exphs4003">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXPHS3001" target="_blank">EXPHS3001</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>Recognise and critically examine the aetiology, pathophysiology, complications and risk factors for a variety of cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases.</p>
K2
<p>Illustrate the indications, actions, interactions and administration of commonly prescribed medications for cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases.</p>
K3
<p>Examine and reflect on a range of appropriate assessment tools, clinical management techniques and exercise protocols for a variety of cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate assessment skills, testing procedures and appropriate exercise prescription for clients with cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate how to recognise common signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary, metabolic and associated conditions and appropriately adapt exercise interventions.</p>
A1
<p>Apply clinical judgement to select appropriate testing procedures for a client with a cardiopulmonary condition, metabolic condition, and/or associated chronic disease.</p>
A2
<p>Critically interpret test results to plan, design and deliver an exercise program to assist in the overall management and recovery from cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions, and associated chronic diseases.</p>
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<p>Students will complete multiple quizzes throughout the semester to test theoretical knowledge.</p>
<p>Quizzes</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Practical assessment of musculoskeletal manual muscle testing and range of motion assessment techniques.</p>
<p>Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Completion of self-directed study questions and study of class theoretical content.</p>
<p>Final exam</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
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/exphs4003">View unit fees</a>
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