Overview
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 well-established contributor to the development of chronic diseases, while 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 role of physical activity/exercise for the prevention and management of diseases. Students will explore the pathophysiological mechanisms that underlie various disease processes and conditions and how these mechanisms influence both acute and long-term exercise responses. The paper will also cover how these physiological changes should guide the development of safe and effective exercise prescription.
About this paper
| Paper title | Exercise for Clinical Populations |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sport, Physical Education and Exercise |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| 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 the role of physical activity and exercise for health.
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Dr Brendon Roxburgh (brendon.roxburgh@otago.ac.nz)
- Paper Structure
This paper addresses interactions between exercise and:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Dyslipidaemia
- Hypertension
- Osteoarthritis
- Obesity
- Ageing
- Mental health
- Preoperative health
- Pregnancy
- Teaching Arrangements
Tutorial attendance is compulsory.
- Textbooks
To be confirmed. Please contact the school for more information.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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
- Assessment details
- Final exam – 50%
- Tutorial reflections – 3 x 5% (15% total)
- Essay – 35%