Exercise Assessments and Interventions for Metabolic Conditions and Cancer

Unit code: SCL6001 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit addresses the pathophysiology of metabolic conditions, including kidney disease, and cancers. The learning for this unit of study focuses on exercise assessments and interventions for metabolic conditions and cancers, these being among the core pathology areas of knowledge and skills categories required for graduates seeking professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). It will include exercise testing and prescription for a range of metabolic and oncological conditions.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Analyse and integrate knowledge of aetiology, pathophysiology and medical management of metabolic and oncological conditions and how these influence clinical presentations;
  2. Critically evaluate assessment outcomes, presenting biopsychosocial factors, contextual factors, and comorbidities to inform interventions for clients with metabolic and oncological conditions;
  3. Prescribe safe and effective individualised exercise that considers client biopsychosocial and contextual factors, and effectively communicate this to relevant others; and
  4. Formulate individualised strategies to empower clients with metabolic conditions and cancer to undertake safe and effective self-management.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Short answer and case study quiz (45mins)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 40%
Case Study assignment assessing evidence-based assessment and prescription adopting person-centred care principles (2000 words)
Assessment type: Practicum
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Grade: 40%
Case-based practical examination of assessment and prescription skills (30 min) (Hurdle)

Hurdle 1: To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend and complete 80% of the practical (in-person) classes as per ESSA accreditation requirements.
Hurdle 2: Assessment 3, the practical assessment, is a hurdle requirement whereby students need to achieve 50% of the available marks to pass the unit as this assessment includes essential practitioner competencies that ensure client safety. Students are afforded one (1) opportunity to re-sit the assessment if they fail their first attempt.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
AMEP | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 1.5 years

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