Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Exercise Rehabilitation

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSIO 4002
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Course ID
201381
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jason Bryant
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will prepare students to deliver clinical exercise services in the area of musculoskeletal evaluation and rehabilitation as required for work, employment and activities of daily living, using the best available evidence. Contents include principles of rehabilitation, functional capacity evaluation, job task analysis, occupational performance, musculoskeletal assessment, design of exercise and conditioning programs to improve functional capacity, report writing in accordance with legislative and clinical frameworks. 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation principles and clinical frameworks within musculoskeletal, occupational and disability settings, as they relate to an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in the evaluation of functional capacity for work, employment, ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and physical activity participation.
  • Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the prescription and delivery of exercise programming for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and functional conditioning.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21368
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 45
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Feb - 26 Feb Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
19 Mar - 23 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
14 May - 28 May Thursday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 22736
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
13 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
13 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
20 Mar - 24 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
20 Mar - 24 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
20 Mar - 24 Apr Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
15 May - 29 May Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
15 May - 29 May Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
15 May - 29 May Friday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
Class number
Class number 22737
Section
Section PR02
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
11 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
11 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
18 Mar - 22 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
18 Mar - 22 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
18 Mar - 22 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
13 May - 27 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
13 May - 27 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
13 May - 27 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
Class number
Class number 22738
Section
Section PR03
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
9 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
9 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
16 Mar - 20 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
16 Mar - 20 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
16 Mar - 20 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
11 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
11 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
11 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
Class number
Class number 22739
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
13 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
13 Feb - 27 Feb Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
20 Mar - 24 Apr Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
20 Mar - 24 Apr Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
20 Mar - 24 Apr Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
15 May - 29 May Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
15 May - 29 May Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
15 May - 29 May Friday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
Class number
Class number 22740
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
11 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
11 Feb - 25 Feb Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
18 Mar - 22 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
18 Mar - 22 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
18 Mar - 22 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
13 May - 27 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
13 May - 27 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
13 May - 27 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
Class number
Class number 22741
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
9 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
9 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
16 Mar - 20 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
16 Mar - 20 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
16 Mar - 20 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21
11 May - 25 May Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-17
11 May - 25 May Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-19
11 May - 25 May Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P6-21

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of HLTH1056 Advanced Exercise Assessment and Reasoning/HLTH4000 Clinical Basis of Chronic Disease Management/HLTH4002 Clinical Studies for Exercise Physiology

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in HLTH4001 Clinical Exercise Physiology

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH4016 Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Exercise Rehabilitation at the University of South Australia

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