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EXERSCI 307
: Psychology of Physical Activity2023 Semester Two (1235)
Introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health. Key concepts include exercise motivation, mental health benefits of exercise, models of behaviour change, intervention design, special populations, and the relationship to the underlying neurophysiology and implications for physical activity behaviour.
Prerequisite: 45 points passed at Stage II or III
Restriction: EXERSCI 204, SPORTSCI 204
Restriction: EXERSCI 204, SPORTSCI 204
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EXERSCI 309
: Project in Exercise Sciences2023 Semester Two (1235)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 309
: Project in Exercise Sciences2023 Semester One (1233)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 309
: Project in Exercise Sciences2023 Summer School (1230)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 371
: Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences2023 Semester Two (1235)
A workplace-based course of supervised practice of not less than 100 hours. Competencies will be developed in the application of advanced physical fitness assessment and design of evidence-based, effective and individualised exercise programmes for the maintenance of health and physical fitness in apparently healthy individuals.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 271
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EXERSCI 399
: Capstone: Applying Exercise Sciences2023 Semester Two (1235)
A supervised project course that will focus on applying theoretical knowledge to practical skills. Opportunities will include laboratory and clinic-based research projects, science communication or public engagement projects. Students will work in groups, but will also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of topics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 301, 303, 304
Corequisite: EXERSCI 305
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EXERSCI 399
: Capstone: Applying Exercise Sciences2023 Semester One (1233)
A supervised project course that will focus on applying theoretical knowledge to practical skills. Opportunities will include laboratory and clinic-based research projects, science communication or public engagement projects. Students will work in groups, but will also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of topics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 301, 303, 304
Corequisite: EXERSCI 305
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EXERSCI 702
: Projects in the Exercise Sciences2023 Semester Two (1235)
Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 702
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EXERSCI 702
: Projects in the Exercise Sciences2023 Semester One (1233)
Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 702
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EXERSCI 704
: Advanced Techniques in Biomechanics2023 Semester One (1233)
A laboratory-based course which explores the current biomechanics methodology for quantifying human movements. Emphasis on motion capture, force measurement, accelerometers, clinical gait analysis, balance assessment, and electromyography. Students will apply biomechanical methods to clinical assessment.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 704
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EXERSCI 705
: Research in the Exercise Sciences2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines the nature and value of research contributions in the Exercise Sciences and their application to further research and evidence-based practice. Evaluates the process of research, inclusive of the development of research questions and hypotheses, the planning and collection of data in an ethical and unbiased manner, the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data and the dissemination of results.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 705
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EXERSCI 706
: Seminar in Advanced Exercise Physiology2023 Semester Two (1235)
A seminar-based course examining the physiological responses and adaptations to physical exercise or inactivity. Students evaluate, present, and discuss seminal and contemporary research publications on selected topics largely focusing on the cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis will be placed upon investigations of the explanatory elements of adaptation, from the level of the genome to the living human, and the use of relevant contemporary experimental techniques.
Restriction: PHYSIOL 706, SPORTSCI 706
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EXERSCI 708
: Advanced Seminar in Movement Neuroscience2023 Semester One (1233)
Seminar based course which examines brain organisation and function related to movement in health and disease. Emphasis is placed on contemporary techniques and paradigms in the field of movement neuroscience, with special emphasis on clinical populations that exhibit impaired movement. Neural plasticity is a central theme.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 708
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EXERSCI 711
: Exercise and Performance Psychology2023 Semester One (1233)
Examines the basis of exercise motivation and to examine how psychological states can influence movement control and performance in work, sports, and daily life. The course covers theoretical foundations and involves active discussion of recent empirical studies.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EXERSCI 714
: Special Topics in the Exercise Sciences2023 Semester Two (1235)
Prerequisite: Head of Department approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 714
Restriction: SPORTSCI 714
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EXERSCI 714
: Special Topics in the Exercise Sciences2023 Semester One (1233)
Prerequisite: Head of Department approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 714
Restriction: SPORTSCI 714
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EXERSCI 720
: Clinical Exercise Physiology 12023 Semester One (1233)
Develops specialist knowledge in clinical exercise physiology practice, clinical exercise testing, and the effects of medication on exercise responses in people with cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic health conditions. Explores the evidence-based, physiological foundations underlying exercise assessment and prescription for people with these chronic health conditions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EXERSCI 721
: Clinical Exercise Physiology 22023 Semester Two (1235)
Develops specialist knowledge in the evidence-based, physiological foundations underlying exercise assessment and prescription for people with orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neoplastic, immunologic and mental health-related chronic conditions. Covers treatment planning and reporting, and the critical analysis of the role of exercise in short and long-term chronic disease management.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 720
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EXERSCI 731
: Physiotherapy Healthcare2023 Semester One (1233)
Students will apply specialist knowledge about the regulation of the practice of physiotherapy in New Zealand supporting professional, legal, ethical, evidence-based and culturally safe practice. Knowledge and skills include Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori models of health, government legislation and health strategies, whānau-centred care, interprofessional practice, teamwork, effective communication, and developing a critical consciousness to promote equity in healthcare delivery.
Corequisite: EXERSCI 732-734
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EXERSCI 732
: Exercise for Rehabilitation2023 Semester One (1233)
Students will apply clinical reasoning and deduction to assessment and treatment of individuals across the lifespan living with chronic health conditions to increase life-long physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviours. Knowledge and skills include aerobic capacity testing, functional assessments, exercise intervention, outcome measurement and self-management support for people undergoing cardiac rehabilitation or living with chronic health conditions and older adults.
Corequisite: EXERSCI 731, 733, 734
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EXERSCI 733
: Musculoskeletal Outpatients2023 Semester One (1233)
Students will evaluate assessments, planning and delivery of interventions for clients with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, women’s health and rheumatologic conditions across the lifespan. Client scenarios will develop clinical reasoning skills underpinning safe, effective and holistic delivery of therapy. Students will learn to formulate differential diagnoses, prioritise clinical problems and implement an evidence-based treatment plan, using manual therapy, exercise and modality-based interventions.
Corequisite: EXERSCI 731, 732, 734
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EXERSCI 734
: Physiotherapy Practice2023 Semester One (1233)
Students will assess, plan and deliver interventions for case-studies with spinal musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and rheumatological conditions across the lifespan. Students will formulate differential diagnoses, prioritise clinical problems and generate solutions using knowledge and skills of physiotherapy practice. Students will implement culturally safe, evidence-based treatment plans to a range of clinical case scenarios across the lifespan.
Corequisite: EXERSCI 731-733
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EXERSCI 735
: Neurological Rehabilitation2023 Semester Two (1235)
Students will apply specialist knowledge to develop skills in evidence-based assessment and intervention across health care settings, focusing on interdisciplinary rehabilitation of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions through the lifespan. The emphasis will be on normal development and milestones to underpin learning in paediatric rehabilitation. Motor learning principles will be applied to rehabilitate mobility, walking, balance and upper-limb function, including integration of assistive technology.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 731-734
Corequisite: EXERSCI 736, 737
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EXERSCI 736
: Acute Care2023 Semester Two (1235)
Students will apply advanced knowledge in physiotherapy management of acute respiratory, cardiac, surgical and neurological conditions across the lifespan, and to operate effectively in an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Students will learn to provide cardiopulmonary care for medical, surgical and acute neurological patients and the fundamentals of managing patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) including the role of physiotherapist in an ICU.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 731-734
Corequisite: EXERSCI 735, 737
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EXERSCI 737
: Physiotherapy in the Community2023 Semester Two (1235)
Students will advance generic skills to manage chronic conditions commonly delivered by healthcare services in urban and rural communities. Learning will include manual therapy and exercise interventions for spinal conditions, chronic pain management, falls prevention, movement disorders, amputees, cancer survivors and paediatric respiratory conditions. Students will learn to deliver e-health rehabilitation and to deliver whānau-centred care for Māori and Pasifika communities.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 731-734
Corequisite: EXERSCI 735, 736