Exercise Physiology Studies for Workplace Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
HLTH 4016
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
151901
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Course aim
Prepare students to deliver clinical exercise services in the area of musculoskeletal evaluation and rehabilitation as required for work, employment and activities of daily living, using the best available evidence.
Course content
Principles of workplace rehabilitation, ergonomic assessments, application of biomechanical principles to manual handling, design of exercise programs to improve functional capacity, report writing and case management plans in accordance with legislative framework, conduct functional capacity evaluations for those with injury and pre-employment screening.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| HLTH 3056 | Clinical Exercise Assessment |
| HLTH 4015 | Clinical Studies for Exercise Physiology |
| HLTH 4010 | Clinical Basis of Chronic Disease Management |
Corequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| HLTH 4011 | Clinical Exercise Physiology |
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 12 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
| Practical | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Case study, Practical examination, Report
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.
Course Coordinators
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
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