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Master of Exercise Medicine (Oncology)

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code J94

The course aims to teach advanced theoretical concepts of exercise medicine and, specifically, how these can be applied in the clinical setting with cancer patients and survivors. The program is focused on the application of research and clinical knowledge in exercise medicine for cancer patients and survivors. The curriculum offers students understanding of the disease processes; various treatments currently being applied (e.g. surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and immunotherapy); effects of cancer and treatment side-effects in terms of physical structure and function; development of other disease processes (e.g. metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, sarcopenia and osteoporosis); and the psychological impacts of the disease and treatments (e.g. anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence, self care). This course provides graduates with specialised knowledge and skills in the principles of health and fitness testing, exercise prescription development and program implementation, as well as understanding current best-practice in exercise medicine for cancer patients and survivors. The two-week on-site practicum offers students the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts in targeted exercise for the management of cancer.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Learning Within Existing Workplace Requirement

EXS6425: Students will be involved in simulated work environments within the Exercise Medicine Research Institute involving industry professionals.

Attendance requirements

Students will be required to attend ECU Joondalup campus.

Enrolment process

Students enrol in capstone unit: EXS6425.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate a complex body of exercise oncology knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of assessment and exercise prescription for cancer patients and survivors.
2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate, synthesise and apply physical exercise as a medicine for patient management within interprofessional team environments.
3. Apply communication skills to collaboratively formulate and implement exercise prescriptions in authentic clinical settings.
4. Use high level self management skills to plan and formulate exercise medicine clinical programs within diverse settings.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree in a cognate discipline, or an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline, with equivalents considered.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1.5 Years
• Part Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Students will be required to participate in a two week on site practical course at ECU Joondalup. This intensive workshop will run from Monday to Friday.

Course Coordinator

Dr Carolyn Joan MCINTYRE

Course Structure