An overview of the physiological changes that occur with age, obesity and medical conditions and the impact these changes have on exercise prescription.
Physical inactivity is a recognised contributory factor to chronic disease development, whereas regular physical activity is associated with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, depression and some cancers. This paper introduces students to the concept of physical activity/exercise for prevention and treatment of diseases. Students will learn the changes that occur in physiological systems that underpin specific disease processes and conditions and how these changes impact when prescribing exercise. Health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer are presented using a systems-to-cellular approach to assist in understanding the key physiological concepts.
| Paper title | Exercise for Clinical Populations |
|---|---|
| Paper code | SPEX310 |
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,141.35 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (PHSE 202 and PHSE 203) or SPEX 203
- Restriction
- PHSE 311, PHSE 511
- Schedule C
- Science
- Eligibility
Suitable for students with an interest in exercise for health benefits.
- Contact
Lara Vliestra (lara.vlietstra@otago.ac.nz)
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Dr Lara Vlietstra (lara.vliestra@otago.ac.nz)
- Paper Structure
This paper addresses interactions between exercise and:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Hypertension
- Respiratory disorders
- Obesity
- Ageing
- Stroke
- Pregnancy
- Teaching Arrangements
Tutorial attendance is compulsory.
- Textbooks
To be confirmed. Please contact the school for more information.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On completing the paper students will demonstrate:
- In-depth understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to the development of certain disease processes and conditions and physiological changes that occur with ageing and pregnancy
- The ability to develop suitable exercise programmes for individuals who present with any of the health conditions studied in the paper and exercise programmes for older individuals and pregnant women
