Module Title
Exercise Consultation, Prescription And Programming
Keywords
Consultation, exercise testing, prescription, referral, evaluation |
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Prerequisites for Module
HS2032, HS2031, HS2030
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to experience the range of client contact from initial consultation to programme evaluation, from a perspective of the individual exerciser.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the effects of age, gender and health status on exercise capability
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Compile and justify individual exercise session plans with appropriate modifications on the basis of age, gender and health status of clients.
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Discuss and justify alternative strategies employed to encourage adherence to exercise programmes
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Select appropriate exercise test protocols for specific client needs.
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Discuss environmental, psychological and socio-economic factors which may influence an individual's participation in physical activity.
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Indicative Module Content
Exercise consultation, stages of change of exercise behaviour, goal setting. Exercise testing protocols. Exercise prescription programmes. Tailoring exercise programmes for different stages of the life cycle, and selected medical conditions. GP referral schemes. Strategies to improve adherence. Programme evaluation and follow up.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lecture
| 10 | Tutorials
| 10 | Workshops
| 30 | Practical
| 50 |
Directed Study
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| 100 |
Private Study
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| 100 |
| Mode of Delivery
Lectures, workshops, tutorials, practical classes
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4,5
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Coursework will consist of an evidence-based exercise programme related to a specific case study
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | SHANKAR, K., 1999. Exercise prescription. Philadelphia, PA: Hanley and Belfus.
| | 2. | SKINNER, J.S., 1993. Exercise testing and exercise prescription for special cases: theoretical basis and clinical application. London: Lea & Febiger.
| | 3. | ROITMAN, J.L., ed., 2001. ACSM resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and perscription. 4th ed. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
| | 4. | SWAIN, D.P. & LEUTHOLZ, B.C., 2002. Exercise prescription: a case study approach to the ACSM guidelines. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 5. | HEYWARD, V.H., 2002. Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
| | 6. | MAUD, P.J. AND FOSTER, C., 1995. Physiological assessment of human fitness. Champaign IL: Human Kinetics.
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