Module Details

Module Code: SPRT8004
Title: Clinical Exercise Practitioner
Long Title: Clinical Exercise Practitioner
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is one of the Exercise Professional suite. It is designed to equip students to plan, deliver and monitor safe and effective exercise programmes to clinical populations. It is aligned to the REPs Ireland award of Exercise for Health Specialist.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Articulate the case for exercise in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, using evidence based research
LO2 Conduct a client-centred exercise consultation using motivational interviewing techniques.
LO3 Plan, deliver and monitor safe and effective exercise programmes for individuals and groups with chronic diseases.
LO4 Acquire and apply up-to-date information on exercise prescription, pharmacology and treatment modalities for a range of clinical conditions.
LO5 Work ethically and professionally with other exercise and health professionals, cognisant of roles and limitations.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Personal Training (SPRT7023) or equivalent REPS Ireland recognised qualification.
 
Indicative Content
Clinical conditions
Obesity, hypertension, COPD & asthma, osteoporosis, chronic back pain, diabetes, dyslipidemia, depression & anxiety, arthritis. Inactive and de-conditioned individuals will also be considered in this module.
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
Epidemiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology as they relate to the above listed clinical conditions.
Clinical Exercise Programming
Programming considerations for the above listed clinical conditions.
Screening and Contra-indications
Specific screening and exercise contra-indications related to the above listed clinical conditions.
Exercise Consultation Skills
Motivational interviewing and behaviour change theory as they apply to clients with clinical conditions.
Referral Pathways and Schemes
GP and other health professional referral pathways to exercise. Working in a pluri-disciplinary environment. The role and limitations of the clinical exercise instructor.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Case study. The students will present a case study on a client with at least two of the chronic diseases covered in the module. The case study will include sections on behaviour change and motivational techniques, clinical and pharmacological implications, methods of assessing baseline fitness and readiness to exercise, development of an exercise programme and strategies to reduce the risk of a return to sedentary behaviour on cessation of the programme. The case study will be based on a real client with whom the student has worked for a minimum of 4 sessions.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and practical examples Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact The labs will consist of practical sessions delivered to small groups. In weeks 1-4 the focus will be on motivational interviewing. Weeks 5 & 6 will focus on fitness assessment and weeks 7-12 will focus on practical sessions for clients with clinical conditions. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Case study preparation and independent study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and practical examples Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact The labs will consist of practical sessions delivered to small groups. In weeks 1-4 the focus will be on motivational interviewing. Weeks 5 & 6 will focus on fitness assessment and weeks 7-12 will focus on practical sessions for clients with clinical conditions. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Case study preparation and independent study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jonathan K. Ehrman... [et al.], editors. (2013), Clinical Exercise Physiology, 3rd. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450412803].
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (2013), ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 9th. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (2013), ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Loughborough University. (2010), A Toolkit for the Design, Implementation & Evaluation of Exercise Referral Schemes.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 8 Elective
CR_BSPTE_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport and Exercise 1 Elective