PHYSIOTH 1001 - Physiotherapy Exercise Prescription and Activity
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 2 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 4 hours per week |
| Restriction: | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
| Pre-Requisite: | PHYSIOTH 1000 |
| Co-Requisite: | PHYSIOTH 1002 |
| Assessment: | Final examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks |
| Syllabus: |
In this course, students will be introduced to the field of physical activity and exercise for health. They will explore the benefits of physical activity, risks of sedentary behaviour and the important role of physiotherapists in promoting physical activity and exercise prescription in the community. Foundational concepts related to physical activity, acute responses of the musculoskeletal system to exercise, client assessment and exercise prescription will be introduced. Students will identify the risks associated with a range of exercises and strategies to minimise risks for clients. A range of assessment procedures and equipment used to conduct safe, exercise-related assessments, and the opportunity to design and modify basic exercises for health and fitness needs and goals for apparently healthy populations will also be introduced. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 2 | Mon 11/08/2025 | Wed 20/08/2025 | Fri 19/09/2025 | Fri 31/10/2025 |
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Class Details
Group One |
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| Enrolment Class: Practical | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21559 | PR01 | 31 | FULL | 31 Jul - 18 Sep | Thursday | 8am - 10am | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 8am - 10am | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21562 | WR01 | 31 | FULL | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 8am - 10am | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 8 Oct - 29 Oct | Wednesday | 8am - 10am | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 28358 | LEC0 | 120 | 3 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | |||
Group Two |
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| Enrolment Class: Practical | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21558 | PR02 | 32 | FULL | 31 Jul - 18 Sep | Thursday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21561 | WR02 | 32 | FULL | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 8 Oct - 29 Oct | Wednesday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 28358 | LEC0 | 120 | 3 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | |||
Group Three |
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| Enrolment Class: Practical | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21557 | PR03 | 31 | FULL | 31 Jul - 18 Sep | Thursday | 1pm - 3pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 1pm - 3pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 21560 | WR03 | 31 | FULL | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 1pm - 3pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 8 Oct - 29 Oct | Wednesday | 1pm - 3pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 28358 | LEC0 | 120 | 3 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | |||
Group Four |
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| Enrolment Class: Practical | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 22772 | PR04 | 31 | 8 | 31 Jul - 18 Sep | Thursday | 3pm - 5pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 9 Oct - 30 Oct | Thursday | 3pm - 5pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 22771 | WR04 | 31 | 8 | 30 Jul - 17 Sep | Wednesday | 3pm - 5pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym |
| 8 Oct - 29 Oct | Wednesday | 3pm - 5pm | Hughes, 107, Rehabilitation Gym | ||||
| Related Class: Lecture | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 28358 | LEC0 | 120 | 3 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | |||
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