Module Details

Module Code: DRUG
Module Title: Exercise as Medicine
Title: Exercise as Medicine
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Ciara O Hagan
Domains:  
Module Description: To enable learners to apply an evidence-based approach to the use of exercise in the care of people with chronic medical conditions.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically appraise the role of exercise and physical activity as an element of multidisciplinary healthcare for people with chronic medical conditions.
LO2 Design safe and effective evidence-based exercise and physical activity programmes for people with chronic medical conditions, applying understanding of relevant concepts in both physiology and psychology.
LO3 Justify the selection of appropriate methods of assessments of health for planning, monitoring and evaluating exercise and physical activity interventions.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Healthcare
National and international models of healthcare; concepts and practices in multidisciplinary healthcare; physical activity in multidisciplinary healthcare.
Physical activity and exercise as medicine
The evidence-base for the role of physical activity and exercise as an element of care in core areas of healthcare (e.g. cardiology, oncology, endocrinology, neurology, musculoskeletal health, respiratory health).
Integrated approaches to exercise prescription
Evidence-based principles for the integration of physiological and psychological aspects of exercise prescription and outcome monitoring.
Exercise guidelines
Critical analysis of guidelines for exercise prescription; translation of guidelines to practice.
Programme design
Design of safe and effective evidence-based, client-centered exercise programmes; monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
Pre-participation screening
Methods of pre-participation screening; interpretation of screening outcomes.
Assessment of health
Methods of assessing physical, functional, mental and social health.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (2021), ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th ed.. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
  • Hardman, A.E. and Stensel, D.J.. (2009), Physical Activity and Health: The Evidence Explained, 2nd ed.. Routledge.
  • Biddle, S.J.H., Mutrie, N. and Gorely, T.. (2015), Pyschology of Physical Activity: Determinants, Well-being and Interventions., 3rd ed.. Routledge.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Sports Medicine.
  • Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
  • ACSM Health and Fitness Journal.
  • British Journal of Sports Medicine.
  • Journal of Sport Sciences.
  • Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
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