PHTY30110 Clinical Exercise

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module comprises lectures and small group teaching relating to evidence based exercise prescription for promotion of health and rehabilitation of individuals with (but not limited to) cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic (eg diabetes), cancer, musculoskeletal , neurological , mental conditions (eg depression) and where multiple morbidities coexist. Module content includes evidence review, patient assessment / pre screening for exercise , exercise programme planning and delivery and measurement of outcome. Development of skills for embedding physical activity and delivery of safe and effective exercise programmes in clinical practice is facilitated, incorporating behaviour change principles. Students are given an opportunity to conduct exercise screening and prescription during class. This module contributes to students becoming autonomous physiotherapy practitioners, proficient in exercise prescription for rehabilitation and prevention and management of chronic disease. Engagement with other health disciplines and inter sectoral approaches are encouraged as appropriate.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1.Understand theoretical concepts of exercise for health promotion and rehabilitation in general ,cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic (eg diabetes), cancer, musculoskeletal, neurological, mental illness and 'multiple morbidity' populations.
2. Discuss the assessment principles, precautions and contra-indications relating to exercise programmes for these populations.
3. Conduct exercise screening and devise and instruct safe, appropriate, priority driven and effective exercise programmes for diverse patient populations.
4. Utilise good exercise instruction/communication skills adapting to unique client/ service user requirements.
5. Use education and behaviour change principles to underpin exercise prescription , including shared decision making with clients/service users and availing of family and community support as appropriate.
6. Evaluate efficacy of exercise programmes, reflecting on practice and appropriately evaluating outcomes of exercise interventions including relative benefits of different exercise doses (Frequency,Intensity,Type and Time)exercise settings and group versus individual exercise.
7. Discuss the evidence supporting the use of exercise in health promotion and rehabilitation of specific client/service user populations.
8. Promote active lifestyles for individuals with chronic disease and disability from a diversity of sociocultural backgrounds, advocating on their behalf.

Indicative Module Content:

Pre Exercise Screening
Safety Considerations when exercising
Effective Exercise Dose (Frequency, intensity, Type and Time)
Outcome Measures
Evidence Based Exercise for prevention of disease onset and management of chronic disease
Practical Exercise Prescription Experiential learning
Exercise Programme Design
Physical Activity and Exercise Promotion
Behaviour Change Approaches to facilitate Physical Activity and Exercise adoption and ongoing participation
Integration of exercise prescription in healthcare and community settings

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

16
Small Group

14
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

90
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Clinical Exercise will be delivered via Lectures and a series of Small Group Workshops focusing on exercise programme design and delivery and case study discussion. Active participation is encouraged with emphasis on becoming an autonomous practitioner, competent in safe and effective exercise prescription for clinical populations.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PHTY20050 - Exercise Programming, PHTY20070 - Musculoskeletal I, PHTY20140 - Physio Pract II(Clinic Ed II), PHTY20150 - Cardiorespiratory I, PHTY20160 - Neurology I

Co-requisite:
PHTY30010 - Physio Clinical Education III, PHTY30020 - Physio Clinical Education IV, PHTY30090 - Cardiorespiratory II


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Group Written Assignment Week 9 n/a Graded No

40
Continuous Assessment: Participation in class small group activities Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Examination: Multiple Choice Questionnaire 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Small Group Workshops provide opportunity for teacher and peer feedback In Class feedback supports preparation/ monitoring of progress being made with written assignment Trial MCQ with feedback planned

Name Role
Ms Mary Davis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Cailbhe Doherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Brona Fullen Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Olive Lennon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Gráinne O'Donoghue Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Cliona O'Sullivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Deirdre Ryan Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 25, 31 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Small Group Offering 2 Week(s) - 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 32 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Small Group Offering 3 Week(s) - 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 32 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Small Group Offering 4 Week(s) - 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 32 Thurs 11:00 - 12:50
Spring