Outline

Overview

The unit will develop and understanding of the scope of practice, knowledge, clinical decision making and practical skills for the assessment, design and delivery of evidence-based exercise interventions for target conditions in the cardiovascular and metabolic AEP pathology domains. Clinical scenarios will be used to develop understanding of the pathological and pathophysiological bases for disease, diagnostic procedures, medical and allied health interventions, including surgery and medications. This will require the student to integrate prior knowledge, skills and experiences with new learning in the context of cardiometabolic disease management. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of the evidence based for exercise prescription, the fundamental determinants of behaviour change, and how to identify and respond appropriately to contraindications to exercise, or changes in clinical status. By the end of the unit, students will have developed the capacity for appropriate assessment, monitoring, prescription and implementation of exercise for cardiometabolic disease clientele, to ultimately design and deliver safe and effective physical activity management plans that are individualised and evidence-based

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	EXSS3070
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Yorgi Mavrou, yorgi.mavros@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 August 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam	Final exam Final Examination	35%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Practical skill	ECG placement 12-lead ECG placement	5%	Week 02	1 hour	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written test	ECG Exam ECG exam on the identification of heart rate, rhythm and abnormalities	20%	Week 06 Due date: 07 Sep 2026 at 12:30	1.5 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Case report: Obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes Synthesise case notes into a GP letter.	15%	Week 09 Due date: 09 Oct 2026 at 23:59	2 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Peer or expert observation or supervision	Clinical yarning simulation Students will undertake a clinical yarning session with simulated case studies.	5%	Week 13	3.5 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Case report: Cardiovascular Disease Synthesise information into SOAP notes, client assessment and report	20%	Week 13 Due date: 06 Nov 2026 at 23:59	6 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

ECG Exam 鈥� An ECG examination assessing the identification of heart rate, rhythm, and abnormalities, including but not limited to arrhythmias, ischaemic changes, and acute myocardial infarction. Students will be required to make clinical decisions regarding appropriate exercise intensity and whether it is safe to commence or continue exercise.
Case Report: Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome 鈥� Students will be provided with subjective and objective information relating to a change in a patient鈥檚 clinical status. They will be required to write a letter to the patient鈥檚 GP documenting the incident. The final GP letter submitted for marking must not exceed two pages. Students must complete an AI Declaration for this assessment. Where AI has been used, students must declare how it was used. Failure to complete the declaration or accurately report AI use may result in a mark of zero being awarded.
Case Report: Cardiovascular Disease 鈥� Students will be provided with a video recording of a client interview, together with objective assessment results, a referral letter, and other relevant records. Using this information, students will complete SOAP notes, a GP letter, and an Exercise Management Plan (EMP) with supporting justification. Students must complete an AI Declaration for this assessment. Where AI has been used, students must declare how it was used. Failure to complete the declaration or accurately report AI use may result in a mark of zero being awarded.
OSCE: ECG Placement 鈥� A practical assessment of 12-lead ECG placement, with a peer acting as the client. Students must demonstrate clinical competency in this assessment. Students who do not demonstrate competency on their first attempt will be permitted one re-attempt within the scheduled two-hour practical class. Failure to demonstrate competency within this two-hour period will result in a mark of zero being awarded.
Clinical Yarning 鈥� This is a hurdle task. Students will participate in simulated clinical yarning sessions based on case studies. Students will be placed into groups and will take turns conducting a simulated clinical yarning session, which will be assessed by a facilitator for communication and professionalism. Following the activity, students will reflect on both their own performance and that of their peers. Students who demonstrate unprofessional behaviour will receive an automatic fail for this assessment and will therefore fail this unit of study. Students who do not meet the required standard for communication will be provided with a remediation opportunity. Completion of the mandatory online Clinical Yarning module and Clinical Yarning tutorial is required before attempting this assessment.
End-of-Semester Exam 鈥� A written examination covering content from across the semester, including all cognitive learning outcomes. Students must achieve a minimum mark of 50% in the examination to satisfy the hurdle requirement and pass the unit.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 -听84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 -听64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don鈥檛 meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

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For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the听Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website听provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the听Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM)听which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a听simple extension.鈥� The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can鈥檛 complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for听special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,听听includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy听reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Pre-exercise assessment for Cardioetabolic Dsease	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 01	Pre-exercise assessment and goal setting in cardiometabolic disease	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Clinical Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	ECG practical and placement practical assessment	Practical (2 hr)
Week 03	Evidence-based practice	Lecture (2 hr)
	ECG Tutorial I	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Online ECG modules	Self-directed learning (3.5 hr)
Week 04	Person-centred care	Lecture (2 hr)
	ECG Tutorial II	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Online ECG modules	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
Week 05	Exercise programming in overweight and obesity	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Use of AI, Evidence-based practice	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Clinical yarning competency modules	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
Week 07	Exercise in metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Exercise in overweight/obesity, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Exercise in type II and gestational diabetes	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Exercise in diabetes	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Exercise in CVD I: Exercise in ischaemic heart disease and following an acute MI	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Functional Assessments in Cardiometabolic Disease	Practical (2 hr)
Week 10	Exercise in CVD II: Exercise in CHF, valvular heart disease and in arrhythmias	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Preparation for simulated clinical yarning with First Nations case studies.	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Cardiac rehabilitation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Exercise in Cardiovascular Disease	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Peripheral Arterial Disease	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Functional assessments in Cardiometabolic disease	Practical (2 hr)
Week 13	Obstructive Sleep Apnoea recorded lecture	Self-directed learning (2 hr)
Week 13	Clinical yarning session with First Nations case studies	Demonstration (3.5 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lectures: Lectures will be live on campus unless otherwise directed. All lectures will be recorded and made available on canvas. Reading material that is examinable will be clearly signposted in canvas, all other reading material will be optional but recommended.听

Tutorials and practicals: These are interactive activities that are live on campus. Watching the related lecture and reviewing the tutorial and practical notes prior to the sessions is strongly recommended.听听

Attendance: Students are encouraged to attend all learning activities to optimise their engagement and learning experience. Attendance at practical and tutorial classes is not mandatory (except clinical yarning tut see below for info) but strongly encouraged, however, attendance will be recorded at practical and tutorial classes.听听

Attendance at the clinical yarning tutorial in week 12 is mandatory. If you cannot attend your scheduled tutorial, reach out to the unit coordinators to arrange attending another tutorial. Failure to attend will impact your ability to participate in the clinical yarning simulation.听

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Understand the pathological and pathophysiological bases for cardiometabolic disease to identify relative and absolute contraindications for exercise, and assess and identify barriers to exercise and physical activity
LO2. Understand management of cardiometabolic disease including; diagnostic procedures (e.g. biochemistry, imaging procedures, 12-lead ECG); therapeutic interventions (e.g. medications, surgery, allied health interventions); exercise testing and prescription, including the scope of practice, core principles of case management, and professional conduct of the AEP in cardiometabolic disease
LO3. Apply existing knowledge of exercise testing and prescription to safely design exercise management plans for cardiometabolic disease, including; safe and appropriate screening and assessment tools (including point of care testing) in order to risk stratify and assess clinical status before, during and after exercise in complex cases with multiple chronic diseases; setting appropriate goals that are SMART; design safe and effective evidence-based exercise and physical activity interventions with appropriate selection of mode, intensity and frequency in cardiometabolic disease using available scientific evidence and guidelines that consider client treatment goals and relevant medical history.
LO4. Show adaptability to changes in clinical status (acute and chronic) such as adverse events (including first aid and emergency responses), co-morbidities, or changes in functional capacity in complex cases with multiple chronic diseases
LO5. Be able to set up a client with a 12-lead ECG (at rest and for an exercise stress test), and be able to identify and describe and appropriately respond to common and aberrant changes in ECG waveforms that are indicative of: changes in heart rate, arrhythmias (benign and malignant), ischaemia/infarction, electrolyte imbalances, digitalis toxicity, conduction blocks etc.
LO6. Demonstrate foundational competency to conduct a structured and culturally sensitive patient history interview, including: Apply effective communication strategies to establish rapport and gather relevant clinical, functional, and psychosocial information; Analyse patient responses to identify key health and lifestyle factors influencing exercise physiology care; Evaluate the completeness and relevance of the history obtained, considering cultural and individual diversity; Be able to give and receive feedback, and self-reflect on your performance, skills and attitudes.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all 爆料王 graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one鈥檚 personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 2.2.1. Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct. 1.2.2. Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping. 1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others. 1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices. 1.2.5. Practise in a culturally safe, inclusive, sensitive, respectful, and responsive way and according to person-centred care principles. 1.2.6. Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate. 1.2.8. Demonstrate leadership and the ability to advocate for client access to AEP services and appropriate health care. 2.2.4. Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum. 2.2.7. Explain national, state, and compensable scheme frameworks across the health care, aged care, and disability sectors, and the requirements for AEPs working in these settings. 3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others. 1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices. 2.2.2. Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups. 2.2.3. Evaluate physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise for clients across the full health spectrum. 2.2.5. Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation. 2.2.6. Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes. 2.2.8. Evaluate and apply contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions. 3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients. 3.2.2. Formulate safe, effective, and culturally sensitive assessments to collect relevant information, social and cultural determinants of health, client history, and client needs, preferences, barriers, facilitators, and goals. 3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions. 3.2.5. Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others. 3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely. 4.2.1. Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health. 4.2.2. Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities. 4.2.3. Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes. 4.2.8. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.4. Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices. 1.2.6. Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate. 3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions. 4.2.3. Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) - 1.2.1. Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct. 1.2.2. Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping. 1.2.3. Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others. 1.2.5. Practise in a culturally safe, inclusive, sensitive, respectful, and responsive way and according to person-centred care principles. 2.2.3. Evaluate physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise for clients across the full health spectrum. 3.2.1. Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients. 3.2.3. Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions. 3.2.4. Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions. 3.2.7. Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals. 3.2.8. Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.2. Employ core principles of case management and appropriate clinical reporting in the delivery of clinical, health and wellness, work conditioning and rehabilitation services within the boundaries of the ESSA AEP scope of practice and the healthcare system framework. 3.3.2. Formulate comprehensive client histories that consider clinical risk and clinical safety factors and reasons for exercise. 9.4.5. Examine barriers and their implication for exercise participation and/or progression in rehabilitation environment including individual and sociocultural/economic factors; and formulate mitigation strategies.

Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards (2023) -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.2.1		Practise with integrity within the scope of practice for an AEP, the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice, and jurisdictional Codes of Conduct.
1.2.2		Practise in accordance with ethically relevant legislation, regulations, and standards that apply to AEPs including privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, and record-keeping.
1.2.3		Differentiate and select verbal and non-verbal communication strategies that are contextually appropriate, timely, accessible, and respectful to clients, population groups, and relevant others.
1.2.4		Develop effective, concise, respectful, and informative clinical documentation, including case notes and reports, and apply appropriate record keeping practices.
1.2.5		Practise in a culturally safe, inclusive, sensitive, respectful, and responsive way and according to person-centred care principles.
1.2.6		Practise collaboratively and effectively with other professionals, including seeking feedback and input to inform decision-making, delegating tasks, and referring to other professionals and services where appropriate.
1.2.8		Demonstrate leadership and the ability to advocate for client access to AEP services and appropriate health care.
2.2.1		Integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and other determinants of health and function and apply these to inform safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for individuals and population groups throughout all stages of their life.
2.2.2		Examine principles of biopsychosocial care, value-based care, person-centred care and social and cultural determinants of health and apply this to promote health and well-being for individual clients and population groups.
2.2.3		Evaluate physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise for clients across the full health spectrum.
2.2.4		Evaluate the effect of commonly prescribed medications, diagnostic procedures, medical, surgical, and other interventions on both resting and exercise-related physiological responses across the full health spectrum.
2.2.5		Evaluate research findings and apply exercise prescription principles to develop recommendations and interventions, including targeted exercise prescription for the purposes of optimising health status, function, recovery, independence, and participation.
2.2.6		Apply clinical, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making to formulate appropriate interventions and recommendations and communicate the expected outcomes.
2.2.7		Explain national, state, and compensable scheme frameworks across the health care, aged care, and disability sectors, and the requirements for AEPs working in these settings.
2.2.8		Evaluate and apply contextual learning principles and behaviour change strategies to improve health outcomes, increase engagement, motivation, and adherence, and empower self-management of health conditions.
3.2.1		Formulate appropriate screening processes to evaluate and stratify risk for participation in assessments and interventions, including consideration of appropriate service modalities for clients.
3.2.2		Formulate safe, effective, and culturally sensitive assessments to collect relevant information, social and cultural determinants of health, client history, and client needs, preferences, barriers, facilitators, and goals.
3.2.3		Formulate appropriate assessments and outcome measures relevant to treatment and client goals, and evaluate health status, function, capacity, and progress, to inform clinical reasoning and to monitor the delivery and outcomes of interventions.
3.2.4		Distinguish, record, report, and appropriately action changing risk factors and adverse signs and symptoms that may arise before, during, and after assessments and interventions.
3.2.5		Evaluate and record assessment outcomes in a timely and accurate manner to inform practice and communicate outcomes and relevance to goals effectively to clients and relevant others.
3.2.7		Distinguish when client needs are outside of scope or competence and take appropriate, timely actions including engaging effectively with other professionals.
3.2.8		Choose and use relevant technology and equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
3.3.2		Formulate comprehensive client histories that consider clinical risk and clinical safety factors and reasons for exercise.
4.2.1		Formulate evidence-based exercise prescription, interventions, and recommendations that address health and treatment related client needs, preferences, goals, and abilities, assessment findings, and social and cultural determinants of health.
4.2.2		Design, prescribe, deliver, and monitor safe and effective movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions for clients with complex presentations, including those with acute and chronic health conditions and multiple comorbidities.
4.2.3		Formulate and apply strategies to manage risks, evaluate progress, and adapt recommendations and interventions in partnership with clients based on needs and measured outcomes.
4.2.8		Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and their outcomes including the selection, interpretation, and reporting of outcome measures to inform future practice.
4.3.2		Design safe and effective exercise plans that consider available scientific evidence, client treatment goals, medical history, clinical status, screening and assessments information and other influencing factors.
5.3.1		Deliver safe and effective exercise plans that consider available scientific evidence, client treatment goals, medical history, clinical status and other influencing factors.
9.4.5		Examine barriers and their implication for exercise participation and/or progression in rehabilitation environment including individual and sociocultural/economic factors; and formulate mitigation strategies.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Due to student, staff and external stakeholders feedback, we have made significant changes to improve students' skills in history taking and cultural competency. This includes videos of real clinical histories, tutorials and online modules related to clinical yarning with First Nations Peoples, and a simulated lab experience with First Nations case studies. We have also made edits to the assessments based off feedback. We continue to welcome feedback in 2026.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Students should follow COVID-19 directions from staff or the University for on-campus attendance. All students who will be performing physical assessments in the practical classes will need to pass the ESSA pre-screen and show their green tick.听

For all practical classes closed toe shoes are mandatory for entrance in to the lab.听

To ensure you are culturally safe in our clinical yarning simulation you must complete the online clinical yarning module.听

Disclaimer

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Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

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Work, health and safety

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EXSS3075: Exercise Physiology in Clinical Cases 1

Semester 2, 2026 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links