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Introduction to the Exercise for Musculoskeletal Disorders Unit

The Exercise for Musculoskeletal Disorders unit, coded as CXA330, is designed to meet the ESSA accreditation criteria in the musculoskeletal domain for health and exercise assessment in exercise science and within the Scope of Practice of an Exercise Scientist.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Exercise for Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Unit Code: CXA330
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• Discipline: Health Sciences
• Coordinator: Associate Professor Deborah Pascoe
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals, though the exact goals are not specified in the provided context.

Availability

The unit is available in Launceston during Semester 2, with various attendance options for domestic and international students.

Key Dates

• Study Period: Semester 2
• Start Date: 6/7/2026
• Census Date: 28/7/2026
• WW Date: 31/8/2026
• End Date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Explain the pathological and pathophysiological bases and the interactions between exercise and acute, subacute, and chronic conditions.
• Conduct functional assessments relevant to musculoskeletal conditions within the Exercise Scientist scope of practice.
• Appraise medications, surgical, and medical and allied health interventions/treatments, clinical and safety risks, and their implications on clinical status, exercise, and functional capacity.
• Identify and respond to changes in clinical status including adverse signs/symptoms and formulate appropriate clinical responses.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of Accredited Exercise Physiologists and other health professionals in the clinical management of clients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,919.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• CXA307
• CXA329

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Workshop, Practical, Tutorial, Independent learning
• Assessment: Musculoskeletal Workbooks, Examination, Exercise Prescription Case Study, Practical Exam

Textbooks

Required

• Myers, J.N., Herbert, W.G., & Humphrey, R., (2010) ACSM's Resources for Clinical Exercise Physiology: Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Neoplastic, Immunologic, and Hematologic Conditions (2nd Ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

Recommended

• Peter Brukner, Ben Clarsen, Jill Cook, Ann Cools, Kay Crossley, Mark Hutchinson, Paul McCrory, Roald Bahr, and Karim Khan (2017). Brukner and Khan's clinical sports medicine Vol 1. Injuries. Fifth edition. Sydney: McGraw-Hill.
• Kendall, FP et al (2005). Muscles: testing and function with posture and pain. Fifth edition. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Prentice, W.E (2010). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine. Fourth edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
• Soames, R (2003). Joint Motion: Clinical Measurement and Evaluation. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.