11468 (v.4) Clinical Physiology 252
Area: | School of Physiotherapy |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
This unit develops the foundation competencies in understanding human cardiorespiratory and neural physiology. Topics in cardiorespiratory include - pathophysiology of impaired airway clearance and its assessment and treatment, responses to exercise, and exercise prescription. Topics on neurophysiology include - peripheral afferent influences on motor control, central influences on motor control, and pain mechanisms. |