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Exercise for Women (PHTY90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | October - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject comprises 4 modules.
Exercise for the childbearing year comprises the study of the physiology of pregnancy, the impact of vigorous activity on maternal and foetal physiology, post-natal recovery including pelvic floor rehabilitation, exercise prescription, delivery and the evaluation of pre- and post-natal exercise programs.
Exercise for adolescence comprises the physiology of the maturing woman, effect of activity on maturing tissues, exercise prescription delivery and evaluation of exercise programs for adolescents and exercise programming for children.
Exercise for the older woman comprises the study of physiology of ageing tissues including the effects of menopause, the effect of activity on ageing tissues, exercise prescription delivery and evaluation of exercise programs for the elderly. This module also includes the study of bone physiology, the impact of and interaction between hormonal environment and lifestyle factors on bone health, assessment and treatment by exercise of osteopenia and osteoporosis and evaluation of exercise programs for bone health.
Exercise class programming involves study of the practical aspects of group management, leadership, motivation, use of equipment, specialist exercise regimes, use of music and marketing, legal and safety issues.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following specific skills:
- The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate exercise programs for specific women's groups and individuals within the community
- Understanding of the impact of exercise on the altered physiology, pathophysiology and psychology of adolescence, pregnancy, the post-partum, menopause, ageing and osteopenia/osteoporosis.
- Knowledge of the legal and safety issues associated with leading exercise classes for women with specific physical needs.
- Understanding of the motivational and marketing aspects of leading community and hospital-based exercise classes.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students are expected to be able to demonstrate the following generic skills:
- An understanding of professional responsibility and ethical principles in relation to individuals and the community, both locally and internationally
- An ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in this area
- An understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community
- An appreciation of a team approach to learning
On completion of the subject, students are expected to be able to demonstrate the following specific skills:
- The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate exercise programs for specific women's groups and individuals within the community
- Understanding of the impact of exercise on the altered physiology, pathophysiology and psychology of adolescence, pregnancy, the post-partum, menopause, ageing and osteopenia/osteoporosis.
- Knowledge of the legal and safety issues associated with leading exercise classes for women with specific physical needs.
- Understanding of the motivational and marketing aspects of leading community and hospital-based exercise classes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Poster, handout, or social media post
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Exercise for Women Essay
| Week 5 | 40% |
Practical examination (video submission)
| End of the teaching period | 40% |
Clinical observation hours and clinical reflection 1000 words
| Week 3 | 10% |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- October
Principal coordinator Elise Fraser Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 45 hours lectures, seminars, problem based learning, tutorials, practical sessions, including a 3 day intensive teaching period from 19 November to 21 November (students will be required to attend campus or attend online during this time) and 5 hours clinical observation. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 4 October 2021 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students are given the opportunity to get used to the online platform, meet the instructors/tutors and become familiar with how to access resources before the teaching period starts. Teaching period 11 October 2021 to 5 December 2021 Last self-enrol date 5 October 2021 Census date 29 October 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 November 2021 Assessment period ends 12 December 2021
Time commitment details
Students are expected to undertake a number of hours of self directed learning in this subject. Approximately 60 hours of self directed learning is suggested.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
- Mantle J, Haslam J and Barton S (2004): Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. (2nd ed.) London: Butterworth-Heinemann.
- Sapsford R, Bullock-Saxton J, Markwell S (1998) Women's Health. A textbook for Physiotherapists. London, WB Saunders
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022