Studying online
There are now 3 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Units available in Online Restricted mode have been adapted for online study only for those students who require the unit to complete their studies and who are unable to attend campus owing to exceptional circumstances beyond their control. To be enrolled in a unit in Online Restricted mode, students should contact their Student Advising Office through askUWA
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit covers the pathophysiological basis of cardiac disease as well as the diagnosis, medical and interventional treatment of cardiac disease. The unit also revises the role of exercise in the prevention of cardiac diseases. The effects of exercise training on physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms are covered, as is the safety of exercise in high-risk individuals, contradictions and risk assessment, and stratification, diagnostic, prognostic and prescriptive interpretation of exercise test results, and design and supervision of exercise programs.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe the pathological basis for major cardiac diseases (myocardial infarction, heart failure); (2) understand aspects of the incidence, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of major cardiac diseases and demonstrate knowledge of the effects of acute and chronic exercise on physiological responses and pathophysiological processes in patients with cardiovascular diseases; (3) screen, assess and stratify patients with cardiovascular disease according to their risk of performing exercise and perform, under medical supervision, the various exercise stress tests utilised and know what signs and symptoms indicate that a test must be terminated; and (4) design, prescribe and implement appropriate exercise programs for patients with cardiac diseases.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) a theory examination; (2) online laboratory assessments; and (3) objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Louise Naylor
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in50380 Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation
or 73520 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and prior approval - Advisable prior study
- knowledge of exercise physiology in healthy populations is essential
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 x 2 hours per week (online)
Seminars: 1 x 2hours every fortnight
Labs: 2 x 2 hours in weeks 1, 6 and 12
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.