SP5005 - Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 - Musculoskeletal

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

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

This subject examines the role of exercise in the rehabilitation of individuals who have musculoskeletal disability resulting from disease, injury or degeneration, or who have undergone surgery. The unit examines the functional anatomy of the spine and the major joints of the body, integrating this with pathology, dysfunction and rehabilitation.

Learning Outcomes

• describe the common pathoanatomy and pathomechanics for common injuries and pathologies of the spine and major joints of the body;
• discuss common medical and rehabilitation management for common injuries and pathologies of the spine and major joints of the body;
• demonstrate functional capacity assessment procedures for major muscle groups related to common injuries and pathologies of the spine and major joints of the body.

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:	SP5007 and SP5008 and SP5009 and SP5010 and SP4005

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Face to face teaching 26-Feb-2007 to 02-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Anthony Leicht
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Anthony Leicht, jc132432.
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 seminor/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.