XNB361 Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Occupational Disorders
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| Unit code: | XNB361 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | CSB520 and XNB272 and (XNB273 or XNB263) and XNB274 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,356 |
| International unit fee | $4,848 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB361 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | CSB520 and XNB272 and (XNB273 or XNB263) and XNB274. |
| Equivalent: | XNB381 |
| Coordinator: | Justin Holland | justin.holland@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is a clinical unit that develops key clinical knowledge required for exercise physiology practice. This unit specifically focuses on the neurological, occupational and musculoskeletal disorders, including their epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical course, diagnostic and assessment procedures, and treatments. By identifying the causes of each disorder, along with their epidemiological characteristics, the underlying mechanisms that affect movement capacity, and approaches taken to diagnose, assess and treat these disorders, the unit aims to develop your knowledge of these disorders so that you can recognise how they affect and respond to movement, exercise and activity. This unit links to XNH386 Clinical Skills for Exercise Physiologists, where practical assessment skills relevant to the disease states covered in this unit, are taught.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical course, diagnostic and assessment procedures and treatments, medications, at a level that allows students to work with other health professionals in the assessment and provision of exercise and activity suitable for people with neurological, workplace injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Analyse client information and make informed judgments to appropriately risk stratify an individual for exercise and physical activity. Develop a management plan to assist clients with management of their chronic disease.
- Demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of a practical assessment used for the functional evaluation of an individual with a disorder.
- Demonstrate professionalism, communication skills and appropriate use of clinical terminology relevant to the disorder.
Content
You will be required to describe the aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical course, diagnostic and assessment procedures and treatments and medications across the following 3 learning modules and diseases listed below:
Module 1: Musculoskeletal Disease
- Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, acute, sub-acute and chronic specific and non- specific musculoskeletal pain / injuries /disabilities
Module 2: Occupational Health and Rehabilitation
- You must be able to safely and effectively assess functional capacity to perform work task(s).
- This will include a work task analysis/ergonomic assessment, Interpretation and reporting of psychosocial screening outcomes and Interpretation and recognition of functional outcomes in the design of appropriate rehabilitation plans and reports.
Module 3: Neurological Disease
- Stroke (CVA), Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Learning Approaches
This unit adopts a blended approach to learning. The unit will make extensive use of web-based resources including video recordings and assessment procedures commonly used with each specific disorder. Where possible, learning activities will include invited speakers, other health professionals and patients, to provide their perspectives on the implications of the disorders for movement, exercise and activity. Practicals will focus on case scenarios that allow you to deepen you understanding of each condition, and gain an awareness of disease management and develop professional communication skills.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback on your performance in assessment tasks will be provided through verbal feedback in class and written feedback on an individual basis or group basis as required for each assessment.
Assessment
Overview
This unit will be delivered across a 13 week semester. Assessment items are designed to measure your knowledge and mastery of professional skills stated in the learning outcomes.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid Semester Examination
The examination will evaluate your understanding of aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical course, diagnostic and assessment procedures, and treatment for musculoskeletal and occupational disorders. The exam will include multiple-choice, short answer, and extended response questions.
Assessment: Clinical Case Study Portfolio
You will be evaluated on your ability to conduct a workplace assessment for an individual with a musculoskeletal or neurological disorder. You will be required to research the disorder and demonstrate the appropriate and safe use of a practical assessment used for the functional evaluation of an individual with this disorder. Finally you will be evaluated on your professionalism, communication skills, and appropriate use of clinical terminology relevant to the disorder. The case study will be developed and documented using a combination of written and practical based assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination
A written examination will evaluate your understanding of aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical course, diagnostic and assessment procedures, and treatment for neurological diseases. The exam will include multiple-choice, short answer, and extended response questions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Ehrman, J., Gordon, P., Visich, P., Keteyian, S. (2019). Clinical Exercise Physiology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, USA.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.