Sports and Exercise for Special Populations Groups – Exercise Referral
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Module Aims
Aim 1
Develop the knowledge and practical skills on sport and exercise in special population groups.Demonstrate an understanding of how health systems operate, explain the Exercise is Medicine clinical-to-community integration approach.Apply the ACSM exercise guidelines including the frequency, time, intensity, type and progression as well as modifications and precautions for 1) healthy sedentary adults, healthy older adults and those with hypertension 2) dyslipidaemia, 3) obesity, 4) prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, 5) osteoarthritis, 6) low back pain, 7) cancer, 8) and pregnant women.Develop knowledge in exercise prescription in special settings (facilitating small group medical fitness, fitness programs for healthy population, virtual training/ technology) and facilitating behaviour change- the coach approach.
Module Content
The module content will typically include:
Effects of Medical co-morbidities on sport & exercise capacity
Formulating a sport & exercise plan for healthy population
Therapeutic sport & exercise
Understanding medical conditions’ effects and therapeutic needs
Defining targets and role of sport & exercise within the context of disease
Development of exercise programs for healthy elderly, healthy sedentary population, patients with diabetes, cancer, pregnant women, patients with low back pain, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module will be delivered through a series of lecture sessions, assignments for self-directed search/study, and presentation/debate sessions. Lecture sessions aim towards teaching the background scientific knowledge and stimulating the students towards self-directed learning via assignments that will be requested as part of the assessment methods. Part of the lecture sessions will be used to develop the presentation skills of a proposed plan. Peer assessment will also be practised in order to develop the skill of constructive feedback. The students will be asked to work on a case-based format and in teams, in order to read/understand the relevant literature and taught material, as well as put them into practice. There will be eLearning material and sample cases for students to work during their own time and on their own initiative, to consolidate and cultivate their knowledge and skills. The students are advised to use independent study to develop themselves as independent learners, including revision and preparation of assessments. The students are advised to engage in library work, directed reading, reflection (e.g., on feedback), preparation for class and preparation for assessment. By developing these skills as independent learners, it will allow for graduate skills acquisition and contribute towards future employability. This will also include observation and reflection on practical sessions that they will have observed. Additional work tasks will be provided via eLearn.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through one Essay and one Oral PowerPoint presentation.
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