Exercise,Health and Disease
EXSS3024
The aim of this unit is to investigate the application of exercise science to the promotion and maintenance of health via the prevention of chronic disease and the management of people suffering from chronic disease. Students will explore a range of topics including pathophysiology, risk assessment, clinical exerThe aim of this unit is to investigate the application of exercise science to the promotion and maintenance of health via the prevention of chronic disease and the management of people suffering from chronic disease. Students will explore a range of topics including pathophysiology, risk assessment, clinical exercise testing, the role of exercise and client monitoring. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific evidence underpinning the use of exercise and effective doses in those chronic diseases which are responsive to an exercise intervention. The chronic disease conditions covered include metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. cise testing, the role of exercise and client monitoring. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific evidence underpinning the use of exercise and effective doses in those chronic diseases which are responsive to an exercise intervention. The chronic disease conditions covered include metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: EXSS3024
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes