Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 150)
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Year 4 Physiotherapy.
Coordinator: Mr H Wajswelner.
Contact: 35 hours
Objectives:
This subject will build on knowledge and skills from previous subjects and clinical experience in Year 3, and integrate these attributes in the development, delivery and documentation for preventative and rehabilitative exercise programs for individuals and for special groups. On completion of this subject, students should:Comprehend: the theoretical basis of adult and group learning; effective presentation and teaching strategies; the role of physiotherapy in health promotion and education and the attainment and maintenance of optimal health and wellbeing in the normal population and in those with specific conditions; the pathophysiological constraints of exercise in special groups; the need for safe exercise delivery.
Have developed: skills in critical observation of group activities; skills in teaching, class taking and group dynamics including the capacity to motivate groups; documentation ability in advertising, writing and recording for professional and group participants; the ability to plan and deliver programs; the ability to communicate with groups.
Appreciate: the specific exercise needs of particular groups of individuals; the importance of the interaction of individuals within the group; the importance of physiotherapy preventative, health promotional and rehabilitative exercise and recreational activity.
Content:
Current research on the effects of exercise in normal individuals and those with abnormal physiology or biomechanics or with pathology. The following matters will be addressed: fitness testing, strength training, injury prevention in exercise classes, aerobics, nutrition for exercise, dietary advice, behavioural management and motivation. Rehabilitation exercise for special groups: children, including those with asthma, cystic fibrosis and neurological damage; elderly; cardiac; pulmonary; diabetic; arthritic; athletes; pregnancy.
Assessment:
Preparation, delivery and documentation of one exercise program comprised of class work (50 per cent) and an assignment (50 per cent).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 150)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
Maintained by: Dept. of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.
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