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EXSS3074: Fundamental Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
2025 unit information
The aim of this unit is to introduce the core principles and practices required for Accredited Exercise Physiologists in musculoskeletal rehabilitation settings. The unit explores scope of practice and the role of the AEP in multidisciplinary teams, and introduces the basic skills required to work in these contexts. The unit provides a framework for understanding injury and how therapeutic exercise is used in the rehabilitation process. Pathophysiology and appropriate exercise prescription is explored for common musculoskeletal conditions.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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BIOS1168 and BIOS1169 and EXSS2034 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of human structure, function, behaviour and the pathophysiological bases for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, to allow safe and effective engagement in physical activity in healthy and clinical populations.
- LO2. Integrate knowledge from the basic, applied and social sciences with specialist technical skills relating to musculoskeletal assessment to implement exercise management plans with an evidence-based practice approach.
- LO3. Demonstrate professional conduct and practice in case management and clinical reporting of musculoskeletal conditions within the scope of practice of the profession and healthcare system framework, including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary care environment using ethical, culturally sensitive and professional behaviour.
- LO4. Design, revise and deliver client-centred exercise plans that consider scientific evidence, client goals, medical history, clinical status and other influencing factors for a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions across the Accredited Exercise Physiology (AEP) pathology domains using behaviour change strategies, interpretation of information, critical analysis, synthesis of evidence, reflection and inventiveness.
- LO5. Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct and behaviour, understand the scope of practice of AEPs and comply with the ESSA code of professional conduct and ethical practice.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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