Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit examines the role of exercise during the rehabilitation of individuals who have problems with their musculoskeletal systems from either injury, disease or degeneration, or who have undergone surgery.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) critically review and evaluate the evidence base with respect to the role of exercise in in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.; (2) describe common patho-anatomy and patho-mechanics for common injuries and pathologies of the spine and major joints of the body.; (3) discuss common medical and rehabilitation management for common injuries and pathologies of the spine and major joints of the body.; (4) formulate an appropriate assessment battery to evaluate the current health status, function and/or physical capacity of patients presenting with a range of musculoskeletal conditions of the spine and major joints of the body, and then safely and effectively demonstrate assessment procedures for these common injuries and pathologies.; (5) analyze the results of these assessments to better inform exercise prescription relevant to patients presenting with these musculoskeletal conditions.; and (6) prescribe and deliver safe and appropriate evidence-based and/or clinically relevant exercise interventions to patients presenting with these musculoskeletal conditions..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) theory examination; (2) assignment; and (3) practical exam - 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 practical exam - 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 Jay Ebert
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- Lectures, laboratories, seminars and supplementary material for this unit will be provided online. Periodic face-to-face workshops will be undertaken throughout the semester, which will require your presence on campus at these times.
- 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.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
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.