MUSCULOSKELETAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1

EXPHS6001 MUSCULOSKELETAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1

In this unit students will learn about the variant healing processes of the different tissue types and how it pertains to exercise prescription. Students will also learn about manual muscle testing and range of motion as part of a generalized musculoskeletal examination. This unit also provides students with the knowledge, skills and values to appropriately assess and manage common acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries of the lumbar spine, hip, knee and shoulder. Students will be required to demonstrate appropriate clinical management and use assessment and testing outcomes to inform and guide exercise prescription for the specific musculoskeletal conditions.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,164

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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