SP4004 - Clinical Exercise Physiology 2 - Neurological and Neuromuscular

Credit points:	03
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Institute of Sport & Exercise Science

Available to BExPhys(Clin) students only or by permission of the Head of School

This subject covers topics such as mechanisms of injury and repair in neurological and neuromuscular tissue; spinal cord and peripheral nerve injuries; acquired brain injury; stroke (cerebro-vascular accident); neurological and neuromuscular deficits; multiple sclerosis; Parkinsons's disease; muscular dystrophy; cerebral palsy; ageing; long term inactivity and bed rest.

Learning Outcomes

• recognise signs and symptoms of various neurological and neuromuscular conditions;
• become familiar with the medical, surgical and physical therapies that are effective for people with the condition;
• understand the role of exercise in the management of these conditions;
• understand the natural histories of neurological and neuromuscular diseases.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Prerequisites:	24 units of SP coded subjects at level 3
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	SP4007 and SP4008 and SP4009 and SP4010 and SP5004 and SP5003

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 5
Census Date 11-May-2007
Face to face teaching 23-Apr-2007 to 27-Apr-2007
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Anthony Leicht
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 20 hours practicals 12 hours - Electronic communication
Assessment:	end of semester exam (55%); presentations (20%); assignments (25%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students must attend a 5-7 day intensive teaching program at the beginning of the teaching period for this subject. Students must attend any subsequent electronic communication and/or seminar/presentation activities.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.