Summary

This module is designed for physiotherapists who wish to develop their and application of the current evidence base relating to the role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases and public health concerns such as obesity, pain, bone and joint health, mental illness and cognitive decline. Muscle and exercise physiology, exercise prescription, health and exercise literacy, behaviour change, exercise testing and physical activity monitoring in health and disease across the life span forms the foundation of the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes 

After completing this module, you should be able to:

Understand and have advanced knowledge of muscle and exercise physiology in health and disease.
 Understand and have advanced knowledge of the cardiovascular and respiratory responses and adaptations to exercise in health and disease in adults and/or children.
 Apply theoretical knowledge of muscle and exercise physiology using advanced clinical reasoning skills to justify physiotherapy clinical interventions in the context of the evolving evidence base and contemporary professional and ethical framework in health and disease in adults and/or children. 
 Explain and critically evaluate the key experimental studies that have contributed to this knowledge
Who is this module for?

This module is suitable for qualified physiotherapists with a degree in physiotherapy at least equivalent to a lower second class Bachelor’s degree in the UK.

The module can be chosen as a component of the Postgraduate Physiotherapy pathways at UCL. You may also undertake the course as a discrete unit for CPD or, if assessed, may use the 15 credits towards completion of the MSc

Teaching and Learning Methods

The module will be delivered via a combination of face-to-face lectures, online e-learning activities, practical sessions and seminars. Teaching will be facilitated by relevant experts in their field. 

Moodle, the UCL virtual learning platform will be used to facilitate communication both between tutors and students, and between the students themselves, and also to provide learning resources and feedback. 

Assessment

The assessment for this module:

Online patient information resource (40%)

1500 word essay (60%)

Selected Reading List

Baiamonte, BA, Kraemer,RR et al. (2017) Exercise-induced hypoalgesia: Pain tolerance, preference and tolerance for exercise intensity, and physiological correlates following dynamic circuit resistance exercise, Journal of Sports Sciences, 35:18, 1831-1837.

Dotan R, Mitchell C, Cohen R, et al. (2013) Child-adult differences in the kinetics of torque development. J Sports Sci 31: 945–953.

Dotan R, Mitchell C, Cohen R, Klentrou P, Gabriel D, Falk B. (2012) Child-adult differences in muscle activation–a review. Pediatr Exerc Sci 24: 2–21.

Faigenbaum AD, Myer GD. (2010) Resistance training among young athletes: Safety, efficacy and injury prevention effects. Br J Sports Med 44: 56–63.

Rivera- Brown and Frontera (2012) Principles of Exercise Physiology: Responses to acute exercise and long-term adaptations to training. Am Academy of Phys Med and Rehabilitation. 4: 797-804.

Ruiz JR, Cavero-Redondo I, Ortega FB, et al. (2016) Cardiorespiratory fitness cut points to avoid cardiovascular disease risk in children and adolescents; what level of fitness should raise a red flag? A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50:1451-1458.

Teaching Mode

6 days of face to face lectures, workshops and supplementary online learning activities