Module JXH-3048:
Exercise for Clinical Populati
Exercise for Clinical Populations 2024-25
JXH-3048
2024-25
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Aamer Sandoo
Overview
The module will consist of interactive seminars and self-study. Students will learn about common chronic diseases including (but not limited to) coronary heart disease, autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and multiple sclerosis), stroke, and chronic kidney disease. A novel aspect of this module is that real patients will be coming in to talk to patients about how their condition affects their day to day life as well as the role exercise plays in alleviating symptoms and improving outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
- Appraise the potential benefit and risk of exercise interventions in common chronic diseases;
- Assess the role lifestyle plays in preventing and treating common chronic diseases
- Construct exercise interventions for implementation in common chronic diseases
- Explain the pathophysiology of common chronic diseases
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
20%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
80%