Unit of Study HLTH3009 Pathophysiology for Clinical Exercise Physiology (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II AND HBIO1001 - Human Anatomy; OR HBIO1010 - Integrated Anatomy and Physiology

Unit description

Explores the pathophysiology of common disease states, methods used in diagnosis, treatment and management, the concept of individualised medicine and the impact of disease states on a client's capacity to exercise. Additionally, explores the role and mechanisms of physical activity and exercise in reducing related risk factors and managing common disease states.

Unit content

Introduction to pathophysiology and pathophysiology of metabolic disease
Pathophysiology of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
Pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
Pathophysiology of neurological and kidney diseases
Pathophysiology of common cancers
Pathophysiology of common mental health conditions

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term1	Term1
Gold Coast	Term1	Term1
Lismore	Term1	Term1

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explore the pathophysiology of common disease states

describe the mechanisms of exercise in the prevention and management of common conditions

explore current advances in the role of exercise in the treatment and management of common chronic disease conditions

collaborate to communicate information for chronic disease conditions

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	40%
Presentation	60%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	40%
Presentation	60%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Report	40%
Presentation	60%

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