Exercise Assessments and Interventions for Metabolic Conditions and Cancer

Unit code: SCL6001 | Study level: Postgraduate

Credit points

(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

N/A

Overview

This unit addresses pathophysiologies in metabolism, including kidney disease, and cancers. The learning for this unit of study focuses on exercise assessments and interventions for metabolic conditions and cancers; these being core knowledge and skills categories required for graduates seeking professional accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). It will include exercise testing and prescription for a range of metabolic conditions, including (but not limited to) obesity, diabetes & gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, various stages of kidney diseases, and a number of cancers.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Demonstrate, evaluate and apply knowledge of normal and abnormal metabolism related to the pathophysiology of ESSA-defined metabolic conditions and cancer;
Research, evaluate, and critically appraise the literature relating to clinical exercise testing and exercise prescription for metabolic conditions and cancer; and
Critically evaluate and apply knowledge of clinical assessments and exercise prescription for patients presenting with metabolic conditions and cancer.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test

Grade: 10%

Short answer and case study quiz

Assessment type: Assignment

Grade: 30%

Case Study assignment assessing evidence-based evaluation and prescription

Assessment type: Project

Grade: 20%

Social media project developing advocacy, promotion of evidence, and professional collaboration

Assessment type: Practicum

Grade: 40%

Case-based practical examination of assessment and prescription skills

Hurdle: To gain an overall pass in this unit, students must attend and complete 80% of the practical (lab) sessions.

Required reading

ACSM”s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription.

Liguori, G. (2022)| Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia: PA

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

AMEP | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 1.5 years

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