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<p>This unit outlines the knowledge, skills and values to appropriately prescribe clinical exercise physiology programs for neurological conditions. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of a range of neurological manifestations/deficits commonly seen in specific neurological conditions. Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate clinical management and use assessment outcome measures to inform and guide exercise prescription for specific neurological conditions. Students will also learn about the pathophysiology of types of pain including the complex sequela of chronic pain.</p>
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<p>Pathophysiology of pain Types Chronic Clinical manifestations of neurological conditions Progressive neurological conditions (including but not limited to): Motor Neuron Disease Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Parkinsons Disease Non-progressive neurological conditions (including but not limited to): Cerebral Palsy Stroke Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord Injury Peripheral Nerve Injury Principles of functional exercise physiology Motor control Motor abilities Motor adaptation Neurological exercise physiology program design Clinical exercise physiology strategies for neurological conditions</p>
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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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<p>This unit outlines the knowledge, skills and values to appropriately prescribe clinical exercise physiology programs for neurological conditions. Students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of a range of neurological manifestations/deficits commonly seen in specific neurological conditions. Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate clinical management and use assessment outcome measures to inform and guide exercise prescription for specific neurological conditions. Students will also learn about the pathophysiology of types of pain including the complex sequela of chronic pain.</p>
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<p>Pathophysiology of pain Types Chronic Clinical manifestations of neurological conditions Progressive neurological conditions (including but not limited to): Motor Neuron Disease Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Parkinsons Disease Non-progressive neurological conditions (including but not limited to): Cerebral Palsy Stroke Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord Injury Peripheral Nerve Injury Principles of functional exercise physiology Motor control Motor abilities Motor adaptation Neurological exercise physiology program design Clinical exercise physiology strategies for neurological conditions</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
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/exphs6013">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
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<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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K1
<p>Explain distinct types and sources of pain including the pathophysiology of chronic pain</p>
K2
<p>Differentiate between the various physiological manifestations of neurological conditions.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the aetiology, diagnosis and related considerations for common progressive and non-progressive neurological conditions.</p>
K4
<p>Implement the principles of functional clinical exercise physiology and specific neurological clinical exercise physiology program design.</p>
K5
<p>Utilise the appropriate clinical management and exercise prescription protocols (including the role of exercise in disease management) that apply to common neurological conditions.</p>
K6
<p>Recognise common signs and symptoms associated with neurological pathologies (e.g. autonomic dysreflexia, hypotension, elevated core temperature).</p>
K7
<p>Explain the need for modifying communication strategies to improve effectiveness in common neurological conditions.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate the ability to plan and design a clinical exercise physiology program to assist in the overall management of common progressive and non-progressive neurological conditions.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate proficiency in targeted assessment and testing procedures appropriate for specific neurological conditions.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate an advanced ability to design, demonstrate, implement and modify targeted exercise physiology exercises for specific neurological conditions.</p>
A1
<p>Compare and select appropriate testing procedures for clients with common progressive or non-progressive neurological conditions.</p>
A2
<p>Interpret and apply assessment/test outcome measures to inform the development and implementation of targeted and progressive clinical exercise physiology programs for the neurological conditions covered.</p>
A3
<p>Apply advanced clinical reasoning skills in determining and implementing appropriate multidisciplinary management protocols for the neurological conditions covered.</p>
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<p>Research and report on the efficacy of exercise evidence base for common neurological conditions.</p>
<p>Written evidence-based review.</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K2, K3, K5, K6
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<p>Completion of a practically assessed case study scenario involving assessment and prescriptive components</p>
<p>Practical examination</p>
<p>20% - 40%</p>
K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Completion of online theory test covering lecture content from weeks 1-12 inclusive.</p>
<p>Online theory tests</p>
<p>20%-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K7
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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<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
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
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/exphs6013">View unit fees</a>
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