SP3011 - Principles and Practices of Exercise Rehabilitation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject examines the principles and practices of exercise rehabilitation and the role that the sport and exercise scientist plays in the rehabilitation process. Topics include principles of exercise rehabilitation, role of physical capacities, proprioception and neuromuscular control, exercise rehabilitation tools, cardiovascular rehabilitation, musculo-skeletal rehabilitation, psychology of injury, and exercise rehabilitation for specific pathologies.

Learning Outcomes

• To develop understanding of the role of the sport and exercise scientist in post acute phase rehabilitation;
• To examine the principles and practices of exercise testing and prescription for individuals with pathology and/or injury;
• To examine treatment modes in exercise rehabilitation.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner.

Prerequisites:

SP2003 and SP2006 and SP2007 and SP2009

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Anthony Leicht
Lecturers:	jc132432, Dr Joann Lukins, Dr Melissa Crowe.
Contact hours:	22 hours 6 hours 25 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (20%); (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Attendance at practicals, tutorials & fieldwork visits is compulsary.

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