CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (12WKS)

Description

Thorough lecture and prac notes, assignment scaffolding, outlining examination of acute and chronic responses of the body to resistance and aerobic exercise Topics include - Energy systems relevant to physical activity - Exercise modes and assessment of skeletal muscle performance - Principles of resistance exercise therapy - Acute responses to resistance exercise therapy - Adaptations to implementation of resistance exercise therapy - Application of resistance therapy to physiotherapy practice - Cardiorespiratory response to aerobic exercise therapy - Cardiorespiratory response to deconditioning and bed rest - Assessment of aerobic function - Principles of aerobic exercise therapy - Limitations to aerobic exercise therapy - Application of aerobic exercise therapy to physiotherapy practice - Working in a multidisciplinary team