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Body of Ageing (POPH90257)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Term 3
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Term 3 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on how the body and its systems are affected by ageing and explores the differences between the natural ageing process and physical changes that develop as a result of illness with older persons. Students will also examine the effects of the environment and lifestyle factors on musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and neurological systems that contribute to the experience of ageing and to the individual’s capability to engage with their participation preferences. Understanding the common impairments and physiological changes behind them that occur as part of ageing process provides students with a fundamental base to critically analyse as well as develop strategies for healthy ageing and disease prevention.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Recognise the physiological changes that occur as part of the ageing process, and distinguish the signs and symptoms commonly associated with ageing from those associated with disease.
- Recognise risk factors contributing to reduced function and participation in later life.
- Select appropriate strategies to prevent and minimise the impact of risk factors on function and participation throughout the ageing process.
- Evaluate current literature to select appropriate Referral/Resource to optimise care.
- Develop critical reflection and self-evaluation of their own experience with ageing and, if relevant, in their professional practice and work setting.
- Analyse, assess and develop strategies for healthy ageing and disease prevention.
Generic skills
Students will be provided with the opportunity to practice and reinforce:
- Identify, critically analyse and evaluate relevant information.
- High level written communication skills.
- Apply research skills to make evidence-supported recommendations.
Last updated: 14 January 2023
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: 14 January 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Online participation equivalent to 500 words.
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Essay
| Week 4 | 20% |
Written Presentation
| Week 7 | 20% |
Essay due one week after the end of the teaching period
| Week 9 | 50% |
Additional details
Last updated: 14 January 2023
Dates & times
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Cathy Said Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 30 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 12 July 2021 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 19 July 2021 to 12 September 2021 Last self-enrol date 13 July 2021 Census date 6 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 August 2021 Assessment period ends 19 September 2021 Term 3 contact information
csaid@unimelb.edu.au OREmail: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 14 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will have access to electronic copies of relevant readings.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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.
Last updated: 14 January 2023