Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Seminar
Tutorial

Module Offerings

7173SPOSCI-APR-CTY

Aims

The aim of this module is to provide the student with the experience and knowledge required to work as an effective clinical physiologist. The module will focus on the skills required for the assessment of special populations at rest and during exercise and the effective prescription and monitoring of exercise. This module is underpinned by research led practice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Explain the protocols and guidelines which inform clinical exercise physiology practice
2.
Apply protocol, guidelines and supervision processes within clinical exercise physiology practice
3.
Critically appreciate the role and practice of the clinical exercise physiologist

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Independent study in a clinical area as outlined by the learning agreement.
Module Overview:
This module involves a 140-hour clinical placement and is underpinned by research led practice. The aim of the module is to provide the experience and knowledge required to work as an effective clinical physiologist. The module focuses on the skills required for the assessment of special populations at rest and during exercise and the effective prescription and monitoring of exercise.
Additional Information:
This module enables the student to apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in an applied clinical setting. The student will gain experience of working in a clinical environment and will be given the opportunity to further develop their theoretical, research, practical and communication skills.

Assessments

Essay
Presentation
Reflection