Module Details
| Module Code: |
SPOR H7017X |
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Full Title:
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Exercise for Special Populations
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| Valid From:: |
Semester 2 - 2018/19 ( February 2019 ) |
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| Module Owner:: |
Michael McCorry
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces students to the interdisciplinary approach to exercise prescription used by exercise professionals and physical activity programme co-ordinators. The syllabus examines the basic roles and responsibilities of the exercise specialist in the consultation process and challenges the student to develop prescriptive skills for clinical, and general populations. Students will also develop the analytical skills required to assess individual needs, set goals and prepare and evaluate long-term exercise plans for a diverse range of clients in a variety of settings.
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| Module Learning Outcome |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
| MLO1 |
Demonstrate an ethical approach to consultative and analytical processes used in exercise referral. |
| MLO2 |
Recognise and discuss the basic pathology of selected chronic diseases |
| MLO3 |
Apply the principles of exercise prescription to medically supervised individuals with a variety of chronic conditions. |
| MLO4 |
Monitor and critically evaluate programmes for a diverse range of clients |
| MLO5 |
Demonstrate the professional and technical competence required for the Register of Exercise Professionals at EQF Level 4 (Exercise Referral). |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
| Module Indicative Content |
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Exercise Prescription For Exercise Referral
Principles of exercise for health and fitness, the art/science of exercise prescription, quantifying exercise prescription for referred clients
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The Consultation Process
Needs analysis, goal setting, exercise adherence, behavioural change, managing expectations.
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Prescribing Cardiovascular Exercise for Referred Clients
Maximal oxygen consumption, heart-rate zones, METS, energy expenditure, ACSM metabolic equations, programme planning.
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Prescribing Anaerobic and Resistance Exercise for Referred Clients
Resistance training for health/ performance, inclusion of special populations, programme planning through the lifespan
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Physical Activity Prescription For Special Populations
Developing programmes to accomodate cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and neuromuscular impairment. Optimising and evaluating performance.
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Module Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Part-time
| Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full-time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Pathology and pathophysiology of growth, development, ageing and chronic disease |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Tutorial based on selected research articles |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Reading in preparation for tutorials |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students have a number of selected sources to study |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part-time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Pathology and pathophysiology of growth, development, ageing and chronic disease |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Tutorial based on selected research articles |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Reading in preparation for tutorials |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Students have a number of selected sources to study |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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1. Ehrman, JK., Gordon, PM., Visich, P.S and Keteyian, S.J.. (2018), Clinical Exercise Physiology, 4th. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-149254645].
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ACSM. (2017), ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 10th. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, London, [ISBN: 978-149633907].
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Gibson, A.L., Wagner, D.R. & Heyward, V.. (2018), Advanced Fitness Assesment and Exercise Prescription, 6th. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-149256134].
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Jacobs, P.L. (ed). (2017), NSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations, 1st. Human Kinetics, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-073608330].
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Kenny, W.L., Wilmore, J. and Costill, D.. (2015), Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 6th. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-145047767].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Medicine and Science in Sports and
Exercise.
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Research Quarterly for Exercise and
Sport.
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Journal of Exercise Physiology online.
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