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Offerings

MURDOCH-T1-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in G1073 Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology or B1336 BSc/GradDipClinExPhys OR B1349 BSportExSc/ GradDipClinExPhys and completion of years 1-3.

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.
Understand cardiovascular disease and its effect on health and fitness
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Understand pulmonary diseases and its effect on health and fitness
3.
Developing competent skills the interpretation of an electrocardiogram
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Understand the need for physical activity in terms of cardiovascular risk
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Understand the benefits of a structured exercise program in individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease and for individuals whom already suffer from cardiovascular disease.
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Understand common dilemmas associated with testing of clinical, healthy, and post-operative patients.
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Understanding age related changes in cognition and the associated factors involved.
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Understanding the influence of exercise on age related decline in cognitive function.
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Develop adequate skills in the preparation and recording of a 12 lead Electrocardiogram.
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Develop necessary skills in assessing risk prior to exercise testing.
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Develop competent skills in blood pressure recording and interpretation.
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Develop the necessary skills to complete exercise testing in a clinical population.
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Develop and understanding of clinical signs for test termination and appropriate responses.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:The course will cover the following topics: • ECG analysis and interpretation • Fitness and comorbidities • Endothelial function and significance to health • Pulmonary disease and limitations to health • Rehabilitation strategies for cardiopulmonary disorders • Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease • Lifestyle and the loss of cognitive function with age • Influence of exercise in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease