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27178 Exercise Rehabilitation

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UTS: Health
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level:

Undergraduate

Result type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 27180 Functional Kinesiology
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Handbook description

This subject examines the role of physical exercise as a therapeutic adjunct in the amelioration of certain chronic medical conditions caused by disease, sport or workplace injury. It focuses on developing a strong understanding of the physiological, biomechanical and psychological limitations of these chronic medical conditions as well as developing proficiency in the skills required for individualised prescription of exercise programs for special populations.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

  1. understand the physiological, biomechanical and psychological exercise limitations particular to specified chronic medical conditions
  2. recognise the role of exercise as a therapeutic adjunct in the amelioration of injury resulting from sport, exercise disease and the workplace
  3. identify chronic medical conditions relevant to the work injured population
  4. prescribe, monitor and progress an exercise rehabilitation program for various community, sport and workplace populations.

Contribution to course aims and graduate attributes

This subject is an elective in the Bachelor of Human Movement and the BM Sport and Exercise programs and provides conceptual knowledge and skills related to the biomechanical, physiological and behavioural aspects of human movement related to exercise rehabilitation for disease, sport and the workplace.

Teaching and learning strategies

There is a commitment to a practical approach in this subject underpinned by a strong theoretical understanding of anatomy, disease, disability and injury. Students are expected to have read the written material before class each week, to facilitate discussion. From time to time, guest lectures may be invited to present particular topics, and video and other media may be used where appropriate. Laboratory sessions will be used for development of 'hands on' skills and teaching of theory in context. The subject content is also supported electronically by UTSOnline.

Content

  • Coronary heart disease/cardiac rehabilitation and exercise — disease states, epidemiology, risk factors, physical activity
  • Arthritis, asthma, diabetes, stroke and exercise — mechanisms, risk factors, treatment, guidelines, exercise and rehabilitation
  • Injury in the workplace — aetiology, prevalence, symptoms, effect on functional capacities, ergonomics, lower back injuries
  • Developmental disabilities and exercise

Assessment

Assessment Item 1: Exercise rehabilitation program — written report and seminar (Individual)

Objective(s): 4
Weighting: 40
Length:

2500 words maximum. Students may use an appendix for relevant material such as tables or figures, however, there is a 1500 word limit on this section.
Note: A deduction of 5% per 100 words exceeding this limit will apply.
Criteria:

Marking Schedule - Written Report:

  1. Description of Mechanism/Sport (5%)
  2. Goals of program/ Contraindications (5%)
  3. Performance measurement/Initial Assessment (15%)
  4. Detailed Program for Training/Recovery (40%)
  5. Monitoring and progression (15%)
  6. Return to sport criteria and assessment (10%)
  7. Grammar, spelling, organization (5%)
  8. References (5%)

Marking Criteria - Seminar:

  1. Verbal Communication Style (10%)
  2. Good Use of Presentation Materials (10%)
  3. Introduction of injury/sport/work and equipment used (10%)
  4. Explanation of Program- justifying stage of recovery (30%)
  5. Monitoring and program progression (20%)
  6. Return to sport criteria (10%)
  7. Able to address questions/comments (10%)

Assessment Item 2: Rehabilitation Unit Visit (Individual)

Objective(s): 1-4
Weighting: 20

Assessment Item 3: Final Examination (Individual)

Objective(s): 1-3
Weighting: 40

Minimum requirements

To satisfactorily complete this subject, students will be required to obtain a mark of at least 50% for each of the assessment items.

Required texts

Houglum, P.A. 2010, Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries, 3rd edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, USA.

References

Brukner, P. & Kahn, K. 2011, Clinical Sports Medicine, 4th edn, McGraw-Hill, Sydney, Australia.

Prentice, W.E. 2004, Rehabilitation Techniques For Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, 4th edn,McGraw-Hill, Sydney, Australia.

Heyward, V.H. 2006, Advanced Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription, 5th edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill., USA.

LeMura, L. & von Duvillard, S. 2006, Clinical Exercise Physiology: Application and Physiological Principles, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, USA.

Skinner, J. 2005, Exercise Testing And Exercise Prescription For Special Cases, 3rd edn, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, USA.

Creager, C.C. 1994, Therapeutic Exercises using the Swiss Ball, Executive Physical Therapy, California, USA.

Hall, L.K. 1993, Developing and Managing Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill., USA.

Roberts, S.O., Robergs, R.A. & Hansen, P. (eds) 1997, Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription: Theory and Application, CRC Press, New York, USA.

Schamberger, W. 2002, The Malalignment Syndrome – Implications for Medicine and Sport, Churchill, Livingstone, UK.

Other resources

UTS Student Centre

Kuring-gai
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 11am - 4:30pm
Tel: (02) 9514 5021

Website details for student centres: https://servicedesk.uts.edu.au/CAisd/pdmweb.exe
For other resources/information refer to the Faculty of Health website (www.health.uts.edu.au/students/current/index.html) or UTSOnline at: https://online.uts.edu.au/webapps/login/

Improve your academic and English language skills
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HELPS (Higher Education Language & Presentation Support)
HELPS provides assistance with English language proficiency and academic language. Students who need to develop their written and/or spoken English should make use of the free services offered by HELPS, including academic language workshops, vacation intensive courses, drop-in consultations, individual appointments and Conversations@UTS (www.ssu.uts.edu.au/helps). HELPS is located in Student Services, on level 3 building 1 at City Campus and via the Student Services area at Kuring-gai. Phone 9514-2327 or 9514-2361

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