Societal Issues in Clinical Exercise Physiology

Course aim

Examine the complex interaction between society, the health care system and the role of the Accredited Exercise Physiologist.  

Course content

Gain insight into political, sociocultural, economic and individual determinants of health as well as an understanding of the current funding models within the healthcare system. Consideration is given to inequality, difference, social responsibility and social justice.

Students will also be introduced to client centered practice, multi-disciplinary environments and practice models and ethical issues in health care practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 1029	Foundations of Health

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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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.