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Communication and Complex Conditions in Exercise Physiology Practice
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EXPHS6014 - Communication and Complex Conditions in Exercise Physiology Practice
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<p>This unit aims to a) develop students understanding of a broad range of communication and psychosocial factors that influence exercise physiology practice, and b) provide students with the knowledge, skills and values to appropriately manage mental health disorders and cancer pathologies.</p>
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<p>Psychosocial Development of the Health Professional Communication with patients and practitioners Patient-practitioner interactions and motivational interviewing Behaviour change and strategies to promote treatment adherence Dealing with difficult patients Dealing with grief/loss Protecting practitioner mental health/burnout (empathy fatigue) Mental Health and Cancer Exercise Physiology Anatomy, pathophysiology, assessment and medical management and exercise guidelines for mental health (and related) disorders: anxiety disorders, affective disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, dementia, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Anatomy, pathophysiology, assessment and medical management and exercise guidelines for cancers: breast, prostate and colorectal.</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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Unit description
<p>This unit aims to a) develop students understanding of a broad range of communication and psychosocial factors that influence exercise physiology practice, and b) provide students with the knowledge, skills and values to appropriately manage mental health disorders and cancer pathologies.</p>
Unit content
<p>Psychosocial Development of the Health Professional Communication with patients and practitioners Patient-practitioner interactions and motivational interviewing Behaviour change and strategies to promote treatment adherence Dealing with difficult patients Dealing with grief/loss Protecting practitioner mental health/burnout (empathy fatigue) Mental Health and Cancer Exercise Physiology Anatomy, pathophysiology, assessment and medical management and exercise guidelines for mental health (and related) disorders: anxiety disorders, affective disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, dementia, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Anatomy, pathophysiology, assessment and medical management and exercise guidelines for cancers: breast, prostate and colorectal.</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/exphs6014">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
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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 a broad range of psychosocial factors which influence clinical practice.</p>
K2
<p>Illustrate strategies to effectively communicate with patients, facilitate behaviour change, and promote self-reflection.</p>
K3
<p>Recognise and critically examine the aetiology, pathophysiology and risk factors for mental health disorders and cancers.</p>
K4
<p>Describe the purpose, methods, effects and complications of common interventions for mental health disorders and cancers.</p>
K5
<p>Illustrate the indications, actions, interactions and administration of commonly prescribed medications and therapies for mental health disorders and cancers.</p>
K6
<p>Examine and reflect on a range of appropriate assessment tools and methodologies for mental health disorders and cancers.</p>
K7
<p>Describe appropriate clinical management and exercise protocols that apply to mental health disorders and cancers.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate effective communication and interviewing techniques to facilitate behaviour change and promote treatment adherence.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate assessment skills, testing procedures, potential testing biases and appropriate exercise prescription for patients with a mental health disorder and/or cancer.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing clinical situations and appropriately adapt exercise interventions for patients with a mental health disorder and/or cancer.</p>
A1
<p>Self-evaluate current clinical practice and appraise the effectiveness of communication and behaviour change strategies.</p>
A2
<p>Critically interpret results from appropriate testing procedures in order to plan and design an exercise program for patients with a mental health disorder and/or cancer.</p>
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<p>Evaluation of personal interview and clinical skills / Reflection on Clinical Challenges</p>
<p>Interview and written report / Reflective Journal</p>
<p>20% - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Completion of self-directed study questions and study of class theoretical content</p>
<p>Mid-semester test</p>
<p>20% - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Completion of self-directed study questions and study of class theoretical content</p>
<p>End of semester test</p>
<p>20% - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, S2, S3, 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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<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/exphs6014">View unit fees</a>
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