Strength and Conditioning for Life (PHTY90125)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to optimise clinical therapeutic exercises across a range of health conditions
• Integrate prior knowledge and build on pathophysiological understanding of adaptations to strength and conditioning exercise programs for well-being and health across the lifespan
• Implement principles of strength and conditioning program design and outcome measurements within a client-centred framework based on high quality peer-reviewed research across the lifespan
• Effectively educate and communicate with patients on the safety, risks and benefits of strength and conditioning exercise programs across diverse cultures and health conditions  
• Skilfully select, justify and coach a range of clinical therapeutic exercises for a specific health condition
• Understand and reflect on the personal and environmental factors that influence a patient's health behaviours and motivation to exercise at an appropriate and safe level

Generic skills

• Development of skills in practical thinking, reasoning and decision making;
• Written and verbal communication skills, including group presentation skills ; 
• Be able to examine, critically synthesise and evaluate scientific and clinical information;
• Participate in collaborative learning.