School Of Health SciencesExercise RehabilitationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400997.5
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of Human anatomy, human physiology, pathophysiology.
Prerequisite
400138 Pathophysiology 1 AND 400982 Core Competencies in Physiotherapy Practice
Corequisite
400986 Neurological Physiotherapy AND 401199 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy A AND 401197 Clinical Education (General)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4662 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy, 4706 Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 4707 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) or 4733 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours).
Students in this program are required to participate fully in practical classes. This involves disrobing to shorts and singlet or swim-suit equivalent in mixed gender classes. Students will practice hands-on physiotherapy examination and treatment techniques on both genders, and will personally experience these techniques which will be performed on them by other students and relevant academic staff.
About this Unit
Exercise Rehabilitation focuses on the assessment and management of patients using exercise training. All patient groups are covered but there is an emphasis on cardiorespiratory disorders. Professional competencies addressed in this unit include an understanding of the normal physiological responses to exercise, the implications of pathology and exercise. The unit also includes further development and practice of skills in the patient physical examination, and clinical reasoning such that hypothesized problem lists and goals for patients are developed. The prescription of exercise-based interventions with other physiotherapy modalities is also covered. This unit also facilitates the attainment of professional competencies including effective communication skills, ethical reasoning, professional behaviour, and an appreciation of interprofessional care.
Courses| 4706.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CONTINUING |
| 4706.3 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | CURRENT |
| 4733.1 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CONTINUING |
| 4733.2 | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 4789.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science) | CURRENT |