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HSC570 - Advanced Physical Activity in Special Populations

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Health Science

Unit Description

The focus of this unit is on special populations and their specific needs for engaging in physical activity. The unit provides students with a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the exercise needs of a range of chronic health conditions and the factors that require special attention when prescribing exercise.

Students will learn how to assess exercise capacity of clientele and prescribe exercise to improve health and wellbeing without increasing the risk of adverse events. In addition, students will access and apply scientific literature and clinical decision making in programming and prescribing and delivering exercise and programs for a range of diverse populations and health conditions.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Analyse the effects of physical activity on health outcomes and develop strategies to respond to complex social and health problems.
2.	Critically evaluate the exercise needs of diverse populations identifying key communication and assessment skills necessary for safe and effective practice in diverse health settings.
3.	Critically analyse and synthesise advanced knowledge and skills of ethical and culturally responsive practice in diverse settings with diverse populations.
4.	Demonstrate high level written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences with varying levels of expertise.
5.	Critically appraise and reflect on personal and professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and experiences informed by theoretical perspectives of professional practice.
6.	Contribute responsibly, ethically and professionally in professional teams who work with individuals experiencing health problems.
7.	Acquire and apply of competent decision-making processes regarding methodology of assessment and design of exercise interventions, treatment goals and specific needs of target conditions.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Professional Report (2000 words)	40%	1,2,4,7
2.	Portfolio (1000 words)	30%	1,2,3,4,5,6,7
3.	Professional Presentation (15 minutes)	30%	1,2,4

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