Exercise in Clinical Populations MED5340
- Academic Session: 2021-22
- School: School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Available to Erasmus Students: No
Short Description
Students will learn about the aetiology and pathology of a number of chronic diseases and the role of physical activity in their prevention and management.
Timetable
The course will be delivered over 2-3 days of the week during teaching from semester 1
Requirements of Entry
None
Assessment
Assessment
50% Critical Assignment
50% Presentation
Course Aims
This course aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the aetiology and pathology of a number of chronic diseases and the role of physical activity in their prevention and management.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to :
■ Critically discuss the pathophysiology of a number of chronic diseases
■ Critically evaluate the role of exercise as a prevention tool in a number of chronic diseases
■ Critically discuss and evaluate the role of exercise as a treatment for a number of clinical conditions
■ Critically discuss and evaluate how specific patient groups have specific clinical challenges in a sporting environment, for example - the female athlete, the paediatric athlete, the disabled athlete
■ Identify gaps in the knowledge of use of exercise in a variety of clinical populations and design future research studies to address these issues.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.