Overview

This module will cover the following themes: Semester One: Rheumatoid Arthritis Multiple Sclerosis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Coronary Heart Disease Cancer Introduction to Exercise Rehabilitation and Screening Patients, Exercise Testing, Exercise Prescription

Semester Two: Cardio Protective Effects of Exercise, Aging and Cardiovascular Health, Exercise and the Autonomic Nervous System, Examination of Vascular Health,

There are three assessments for this module - see assessment tab for further information.

Please note: module failure that prevents any student from passing the year will require resit assessment and attendance at Supplementary Assessment Week (exact date TBC but expected to be in July 2022).

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Most criteria are met to an adequate standard; there may be a wide range in the quality of different components -good -Most criteria are met to a good standard; some may be met to a very good standard. -excellent -Some criteria are met to an exceptionally high standard; the remainder are met to an excellent standard

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to critically analyse scientific papers and reviews to determine the most appropriate exercise tests and exercise programmes for people with a variety of chronic conditions.

• Critically discuss the physiological adaptations that occur with exercise training in the human body and how this relates to a range of chronic conditions.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and critically discuss pathophysiology, symptoms, and diagnosis of different diseases

• Plan and implement a variety of suitable exercise tests and exercise training programmes for a range of patients with chronic conditions or in those during recovery from treatment.