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    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 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.

    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 ) $1,173.30
    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

    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 9-13, 15-22
    Wednesday 14:00-14:50 9-12, 15-22
    Thursday 12:00-12:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 13:00-13:50 10, 13, 15, 18, 20
    A2 Tuesday 14:00-14:50 10, 13, 15, 18, 20
    A3 Thursday 13:00-13:50 10, 13, 15, 18, 20

    Terms Test (Streamed)

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 18:30-19:50 15
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