Course: Certificate in Exercise Therapy

Designed by industry experts, the Open Colleges (formerly Cengage Education) Exercise Therapy course will give you the skills and knowledge required to perform and prescribe appropriate exercises as an adjunct to manual therapy (such as massage).

You will learn about the skeletal system, musculature and body chemistry, and acquire important fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology. You will also discover the role of exercise in rehabilitation and maintenance of homeostasis, and learn to conduct specific stretches and exercises using a fit ball and therapy band. A ball and band are provided, together with the required textbook.

Included materials

Fit ball
Stretch band (Theraband)
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology textbook

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Course Number	A0097
Course Fees From	$45.28 per week View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	8 multiple choice exams
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

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	Introduction to the human body Anatomy and physiology defined Levels of organisation Basic life processes and homeostasis Body cavities, regions and quadrants
	Chemical level of organisation How matter is organised Chemical bonds Chemical reactions Inorganic compounds and solutions Ph scale
	Cellular of organisation A generalised cell The plasma membrane Transport across the plasma membrane Cytoplasm Nucleus Normal cell division
	Tissue level of organisation Introduction Tissues and their origins Cell junctions Epithelial tissue Connective tissue Membranes Muscle tissue Nervous tissue Tissue repair
	Integumentary system Functions of the skin Structure of the skin Accessory skin structures Wound healing
	The skeletal system Functions of the skeletal system Structure of bones Bone formation Bone growth Bones and homeostasis Types of bones Divisions of the skeletal system Bone surface marking
	Joints Joint classification Synovial joints Movements at synovial joints
	The muscular system 1 Overview of muscle tissue Skeletal muscle tissue Contraction and relaxation of skeletal muscle The neuromuscular junction
	The muscular system 2 Types of skeletal muscle fibres Muscle fatigue tone and exercise How skeletal muscles produce movement Coordination within muscle groups
	The trunk The axial system Hyoid bone and vertebral column Thorax Joints Muscles that act on the abdominal wall Muscles used in breathing Muscles that move the vertebral column Surface anatomy
	Pelvic girdle Joints Pelvic girdle Muscles of the gluteal region Surface anatomy
	Thigh and knee Lower limb Hip joint Knee joint Muscle that move the femur (thigh) Surface anatomy
	Leg and foot Foot Joints Muscles that move the foot and toes Surface anatomy
	Neck and head Skull Bones of the neck Muscles that move the head Surface anatomy
	Shoulder girdle The humerus Shoulder girdle joints Shoulder joint Muscles that move the shoulder Muscles that move the arm Surface anatomy
	Upper limb Upper limb-ulna and radius Upper limb carpals, metacarpals and phalanges Elbow joint Radio-ulnar joints Wrist and hand joints Muscles that move the radius and forearm Muscles that move the wrist, hand and digits Surface anatomy
	Motor and integrative systems Somatic sensory pathways Somatic motor pathways Integration by the cerebrum
	Pain Pain and pain sensations Nerve pathways Classification of pain Theories of pain Perception of pain Evaluation of pain, types of pain sensation Alterations in pain sensation and perception Controlling pain and coping with pain
	Introduction to exercise therapy Definition of exercise therapy Benefits of exercise Use of exercise therapy by manual therapists
	Stress, GAS, FITT and rehabilitation principles Frequency, intensity, time and type Principles of rehabilitation Application of a rehabilitation program and stages of rehabilitation
	Stretches for the upper body Therapist-assisted stretches for the upper body
	Stretches for the lower body Therapist-assisted stretches for the lower body
	Self stretches Self stretches for the whole body
	Fit ball exercises 1 Exercises using fit ball
	Fit ball exercises 2 Further exercises using fit ball
	Therapy band exercises for the upper body Exercises using theraband (stretch band)
	Therapy band exercises for the lower body Further exercises using theraband (stretch band)

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Open Colleges Assessment Team

The Open Colleges assessment team will be available to offer you guidance and feedback on your assessment tasks.

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