School Of Science And HealthExercise RehabilitationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400997.3
Discipline: PHYSIOTHERAPY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of Human anatomy, human physiology, pathophysiology.
Prerequisite
400985 Clinical Education A
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 4662 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy, 4667 Master of Physiotherapy, and 4668 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)/Master of Physiotherapy. Students in 4662 Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Physiotherapy and 4668 Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)/Master of Physiotherapy are to complete prerequisite unit 400985 - Clinical Education A. 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 client management with exercise in a variety of settings across the lifespan. This will require effective communication skills, ethical and professional behaviour and an appreciation of interprofessional care. Professional competencies addressed in this unit include an understanding of the normal physiological responses to exercise, the implications of pathology and exercise and the integration of exercise based interventions with other physiotherapy modalities.