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PHYSIOTH 1001 - Physiotherapy Exercise Prescription and Activity

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: Semester 2
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week
Restriction: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: PHYSIOTH 1000
Co-Requisite: PHYSIOTH 1002
Assessment: Final examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks
Syllabus:

In this course, students will be introduced to the field of physical activity and exercise for health. They will explore the benefits of physical activity, risks of sedentary behaviour and the important role of physiotherapists in promoting physical activity and exercise prescription in the community. Foundational concepts related to physical activity, acute responses of the musculoskeletal system to exercise, client assessment and exercise prescription will be introduced. Students will identify the risks associated with a range of exercises and strategies to minimise risks for clients. A range of assessment procedures and equipment used to conduct safe, exercise-related assessments, and the opportunity to design and modify basic exercises for health and fitness needs and goals for apparently healthy populations will also be introduced.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 2 Mon 05/08/2024 Wed 14/08/2024 Fri 13/09/2024 Fri 25/10/2024


Class Details

Group One

Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21601 PR01 29 FULL 25 Jul - 12 Sep Thursday 8am - 10am Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
3 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 8am - 10am Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21604 WR01 29 FULL 24 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 8am - 10am Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 8am - 10am Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28857 LEC0 115 FULL This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.

Group Two

Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21600 PR02 29 FULL 25 Jul - 12 Sep Thursday 10am - 12pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
3 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 10am - 12pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21603 WR02 29 FULL 24 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 10am - 12pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 10am - 12pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28857 LEC0 115 FULL This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.

Group Three

Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21599 PR03 29 FULL 25 Jul - 12 Sep Thursday 1pm - 3pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
3 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 1pm - 3pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
21602 WR03 29 FULL 24 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 1pm - 3pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28857 LEC0 115 FULL This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.

Group Four

Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22823 PR04 29 1 25 Jul - 12 Sep Thursday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
3 Oct - 24 Oct Thursday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
22822 WR04 29 1 24 Jul - 11 Sep Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
2 Oct - 23 Oct Wednesday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
28857 LEC0 115 FULL This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.