Run by School of Human and Behavioural Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

"If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health Hippocrates*

Exercise is Medicine!. In this module you will learn about the common chronic conditions that are having a significant impact on people’s health today and how regular exercise and increased physical activity can be used to help treat a variety of these chronic conditions. Using current exercise guidelines and the latest research literature you will develop key knowledge and practical skills which will enable you to screen patients for exercise, perform a wide range of health assessments and prescribe an individualised exercise programme for a variety of clinical populations. The knowledge and practical skills that you will develop in this module will provide you with a toolkit of knowledge and skills to take away for your future work.

This module will cover the following themes:

Rheumatoid Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis Coronary Heart Disease Breast/Prostate Cancer Introduction to Exercise Rehabilitation and Screening Patients, Exercise Testing, Exercise Prescription

excellent

Deep knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic conditions, preparation of baseline assessments and exercise prescription. Some criteria are met to an exceptionally high standard; the remainder are met to an excellent standard.

threshold

Basic knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic conditions, preparation of baseline assessments and exercise prescription. Most criteria are met to an adequate standard; there may be a wide range in the quality of the different components.

good

Good knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic conditions, preparation of baseline assessments and exercise prescription. Most criteria are met to a good standard; some may be met to a very good standard.

1. Critically analyse the relationship between physical activity and exercise on health outcomes in a diverse range of participant groups and appreciate the importance of equality.

2. Confidently and competently present a 10-minute presentation providing an overview of a chronic condition.

3. Prepare suitable and comprehensive health assessments for patients with a range of chronic conditions or for those during recovery from treatment.

4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnosis of a range of chronic conditions.

5. Demonstrate competency in assessing and monitoring the health and wellbeing of a client through appropriate evidence-based testing and exercise prescription/lifestyle intervention, demonstrating professionalism by practising key personal qualities such as compassion, empathy, flexibility, equality, diversity and understanding.

6. Critically analyse current exercise guidelines, scientific papers and reviews to prescribe suitable exercise programmes for people with a variety of chronic conditions.

		Hours
Seminar	This module will include a series of interactive seminars and hands on practical sessions.	28
Private study	To successfully complete this module students will be required to undertake private study which should include re-visiting seminar/practical content, completing directed study tasks, additional reading around subject area, preparation for assessments and practicing key practical skills.	163
Practical classes and workshops	This module will include a series of interactive seminars and hands on practical sessions.	9

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.

• demonstrate effective written and/or oral communication and presentation skills
• work effectively independently and with others
• take and demonstrate responsibility for their own learning and continuing personal and professional development
• plan and design practical activities using appropriate techniques and procedures whilst demonstrating high levels of relevant skills
• recognise and respond to moral, ethical, sustainability and safety issues that directly pertain to the context of study including relevant legislation and professional codes of conduct
• communicate succinctly at a level appropriate to different audiences.
• accurately interpret case study data
• develop justifiable and/or evidence-based interventions

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/jxh-4408.html

Reading list

Riebe, D., Ehrman, J. and Magal, M. (2017). ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. American College of Sports Medicine, Wolters Kluwer.

Compulsory in courses:

• B6AP: MSc Exercise Rehabilitation year 1 (MSC/EXREHAB)
• C6AW: MSc Sport and Exercise Science year 1 (MSC/SES)

Optional in courses:

• C883: BSc Clinical Sports Science year 3 (BSC/CLSPS)
• C6AE: MRes Sport and Exercise Sciences year 1 (MRES/SPES)