James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

SP4104 - Clinical Exercise Physiology 2

Subject Description

The subject addresses applied movement analysis with respect to tissue loading and musculoskeletal/neurological pathology; the pathophysiological basis of musculoskeletal, neurological/neuromuscular and mental health conditions, cancers and chronic pain; and the assessment, diagnostic, medical and exercise-based interventions associated with the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal, neurological/neuromuscular and mental health conditions and cancers. The subject examines the safety aspects of exercise for musculoskeletal, neurological/neuromuscular and mental health conditions and cancers with emphasis on exercise capacity limitations; knowledge of, identification of and management of exercise contraindications and adverse signs and symptoms; medication effects on exercise, and client communication. The subject also encompasses the knowledge and practical application of designing, interpreting and facilitating assessments and clinical exercise interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological/neuromuscular and mental health conditions and cancers as well as for falls prevention and gait analysis. This subject also covers policies and practice associated with workers compensation, veterans affairs and medicine compensation schemes.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrated knowledge of applied movement analysis with respect to tissue loading and musculoskeletal/neurological pathology; the pathophysiological basis; identification and diagnosis, treatment and functional limitations and safety considerations associated with musculoskeletal, neurological/neuromuscular and mental health conditions and cancers and falls prevention and gait analysis and interventions
• Demonstrated ability to use and interpret results collected from movement analysis, range of movement testing, functional testing and strength testing
• Demonstrated ability to assess limitations; recognize adverse reactions; and prescribe and facilitate exercise associated with musculoskeletal, neurological/neuromuscular and mental health conditions and cancers

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Clinical practice competencies, must pass hurdle requirement - Individual
• Written > Case report 1 - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Client report 1 - (30%) - Group
• Performance/Practice/Product > Simulation activity - (15%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; achieve satisfactory/pass for clinical practice competencies; participate in at least 80% of scheduled workshops, practical classes and clinical skills sessions; and complete 36 hr of professional experience.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  SP5104

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