James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

SP4109 - Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 1

Credit points: 06
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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This subject will provide students with the opportunity to experience the various roles of exercise physiologists in the treatment and care of individuals with cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions and will provide exposure to the roles of other team members in rehabilitation processes, referral and communication pathways and medical record systems. Students will have opportunities to observe and work with health professionals during the design, implementation and evaluation phases of clinical exercise programs, and to learn about equipment, facilities and program planning used in clinical exercise physiology.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:SP4103
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
SP5109

Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2019
Contact hours:
    • 180 hours
    Assessment:portfolio of clinical experience and reflective practice assignment.
    Special Assessment Requirements:Students must attend 180 hours of clinical placement activities covering cardiopulmonary and metabolic coditions, and satisfactorily meet set assessment criteria including a satisfactory report from the clinical supervisor, a complete log book and workplace reflection.

    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.