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EXS-20021 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

EXS-20021 - Exercise in Long Term Conditions
Coordinator: Sam Jones Room: MAC1.05 Tel: +44 1782 7 34565
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 5
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

nil

Barred Combinations

nil

Description for 2026/27

This module complements the programme content introduced in Level 4 around introduction to pathophysiology of disease. This module will equip you with a knowledge of underpinning exercise science principles in relation to health behaviour change and physical activity and exercise prescription in long term conditions. There is varied assessment strategy employed in this module to enhance your experience and to appeal to all learning styles.

Aims
This module aims to deepen the students understanding of long term conditions (including cardiovascular disease, Neuromotor Dysfunction, Musculoskeletal conditions, Mental Health Disorders, Cancer and other linked conditions influenced by growth/development, ageing and lifestyle) and to enable students to relate exercise principles to functional assessment across multi-morbid patients and pharmacological interventions. The module further aims to enable the student to analyse an individuals rehabilitation needs and plan an effective evidence-based rehabilitation strategy for that individual.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Evaluate the aetiology and pathophysiology of common global long-term conditions: 1
Analyse the exercise needs of individuals with long-term conditions using relevant clinical and physiological information: 3,4
Develop evidence-informed exercise strategies to address the needs of individuals with long-term conditions: 2,3,4
Evaluate the evidence underpinning exercise interventions for individuals with long-term conditions and comorbidities: 1,2
Interpret the influence of comorbidities on physiological measurements in individuals with long-term conditions: 3,4

Study hours

Scheduled teaching comprising:
~ 6 hours of tutorials
~ 36 hours of lectures
~ 30 hours of seminars
~ 40 hours of active learning study (inc. devising exercise training programmes, completing essential pre-lecture tasks)
188 hours of self directed study and assessment preparation comprising:
~ 48 hours assessment development
~ 140 hours self directed study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 30%
2 hours - 4 x 250 word short answer questions (1000 words)
A 1000-word, in-person computer-based assessment evaluating the relationship between physical activity and a long-term condition of the student's choice. The assessment will be completed under timed conditions and will comprise four 250-word short-answer questions. Collectively, these responses will form the structure of an essay, including an introduction to the chosen condition and its relationship with physical activity, critical responses to the set questions, and a concluding section drawing together the key points and implications for practice.

2: Essay weighted 30%
1000 word essay on ageing within a long term condition
A 1000-word essay that analyses the relationship between ageing, physical activity, and a long-term condition of the student's choice. Students will critically examine the impact of ageing on the chosen condition, evaluate the role of physical activity in its prevention, management, or treatment, and draw upon relevant scientific evidence to support their discussion and conclusions.

3: Presentation weighted 0%
Presentation Slide Submission
Students are required to submit the slides they will present for assessment 4 in advance of the presentation. To pass assessment 3, students must submit their slides by the specified deadline. A pass in Assessment 3 is a prerequisite for undertaking Assessment 4. This assessment relates solely to the submission of the slides. The deadline will be communicated to students in advance. The 7-day extension does not apply to this assessment.

4: Group Assessment weighted 40%
20 minute group presentation
A 20-minute group presentation (15 minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes of questions and discussion) based on a case study issued in advance. Working in groups of 3–4, students will critically evaluate current guidelines for the medical assessment and treatment of a long-term condition and associated comorbidity in an ageing population, supported by relevant evidence and clinical recommendations.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 16 September 2026