Course coordinator
Mrs Melinda Fenning
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Application of principles & clinical skills in exercise assessment, prescription & programming as relevant to musculoskeletal injury. Learning tasks in lectures and practicals encourage professionalism and critical reasoning skills. Development of theoretical frameworks and practical skills for physical activity assessment, prescription and programming for individuals with musculoskeletal impairments. Community based field work will complement the theory and practical components.
This course had the previous code of HMST4740 which can be viewed in the archived area within the Course and Program site http://www.uq.edu.au/study/archive/index.html
This course aims to provide the tools by which students can become competent in the area of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The application of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of functional anatomy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation will be assessed through the application of evidence based exercise prescription for people with musculoskeletal conditions.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are expected to have previous knowledge of exercise prescription and programming to healthy populations. This should include a confidence with the progression and regression and justification of exercise prescription.ﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ANAT2029 + EXMD3372 + EXMD2382 + valid Apply First Aid (CPR)
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST4740
Restrictions
BExSS(CEP), BExSS(Hons)(CEP), BClinExP(Hons)
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Emma Beckman
Facilitator
Mr Paul Peglar
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
Students should:
ﾠ
- acquire a clear understanding of their role as an Exercise Physiologist within the health industry, particularly from a musculoskeletal viewpoint
- have a strong understanding of the biopsychosocial model and how to practice with this framework
- understand the preventative health framework of this course, recognise all phases of injury e.g. acute as well as how to safely and effectively prescribe exercise for clients who are in the subacute to remodelling phases of injury repair
- establish a developing knowledge and understanding of common injuries and chronic musculoskeletal diseases along with appropriate exercise rehabilitation/interventions
- have an awareness of how to operate effectively, professionally and interprofessionally within the health community e.g. knowing when it is appropriate to refer onto another health provider, how to communicate with GP’s and compensable schemes e.g. WorkCover
- at the end of the course, have developed skills and competencies necessary to become expert in the area of exercise rehabilitation for the musculoskeletal system
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the pathological and pathophysiological bases of musculoskeletal conditions, including risk factors, complications and comorbidities as they relate to exercise prescription
LO2.
Understand the medical and allied health management of common musculoskeletal conditions, including medications, treatment outcomes, impact on exercise and clinical status
LO3.
Safely, confidently and proficiently prescribe exercise interventions based on clinical data sourced during the assessment of exercise capacity (with specific reference to joint range of motion, posture, gait, muscle strength and function capacity).
LO4.
Understand and apply the evidence related to mode of exercise, intensity, duration, frequency, volume and progression for musculoskeletal conditions.
LO5.
Be aware of the precautions and contraindications for exercise rehabilitation during the 3 stages of injury repair and how to successfully and safely modify exercises throughout these 3 stages
LO6.
Be confident in demonstrating strong communication, including demonstrating exercises in front of an educated audience using, for example correct anatomical terminology, as well as being able to easily and effectively utilise laymans terms when explaining exercise cues to clients
LO7.
Effectively design and implement clinical exercise interventions for clients with musculoskeletal conditions including strategies for behaviour change.
LO8.
Be competent in SOAP note report writing and in using SOAP as a tool for ensuring appropriate exercise prescription
LO9.
Enhance professional practice and professional identity through knowledge of professional roles available to AEP, as well as self-reflection related to communication, interprofessional interactions, scope of practice, attitudes and professional development
LO10.
Develop interprofessional practice skills in conflict management and collaborative leadership and enhance skills in role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Examination of practical skills and prescription
|
30% |
7/04/2025 - 11/04/2025 |
| Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration |
Competency in musculoskeletal assessment and rehab
|
40% |
28/04/2025 - 13/06/2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
|
Pass/Fail |
Please refer to the assessment information on Blackboard for the assessment due date for your team. |
| Examination |
Theory end of semester exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Examination of practical skills and prescription
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
7/04/2025 - 11/04/2025
Task description
Short overview: The examinee will be given a case study. They must complete the following tasks in 30 minutes:
1. subjective assessment
2. Examinee will detail a list of objective assessments they would perform with the case accompanied by clinical reasoning. The examinee will demonstrate at least one of these assessment items using the examiner as the pretend client.
Practical exams will be scheduled in half hour blocks during Week 7 (normal practical times and additional times as required by class numbers). Examinees will be given 15 minutes of pre reading of the case before their allocated start time.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Recording of Assessment:
When a student is required to complete an oral or practical assessment item worth 20% or more, the performance will be recorded and retained as per Appendix 1 as the official recording of the item for re-mark purposes.
Recordings will be stored in a secure manner and will only be accessed for the purposes of:
i. moderation of marking
ii. provision of feedback to the student(s) recorded; and/or
iii. re-marking following a successful re-mark application.
Submission guidelines
To be completed in-person.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
If you are unable to attend your allocated practical exam, please contact the course coordinator (m.fenning@uq.edu.au) as soon as it becomes evident that a deferral is needed, but no later than 48 hours from the original practical exam time. If you do not show up to the practical exam and do not apply for a deferred exam and notify the course coordinator, you will be allocated 0 for this assessment item. All approved deferred practical exams will be scheduled in Week 8 (14/04/2025 - 17/04/2025).
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Competency in musculoskeletal assessment and rehab
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
28/04/2025 - 13/06/2025
Task description
Assessment breakdown
- Assessment session (5%)
- Draft program (5%)
- Exercise session training (5%)
- SOAP notes (pass/fail)
- Reflections (5%)
- Final report (client + health professional) (20%)
The process
- In Week 9 of semester 1 you will conduct an initial assessment with the client - this may be done via telehealth or face to face depending on circumstances (but is likely to be face to face pending any emergency situations). You will need to consult with a clinical educator during these sessions.
- Following the assessment, you will write a draft program for the client which will be delivered in week 10. It will be due early in week 10 (clinical educators will advise times and dates) so that you can receive feedback from your clinical educator during week 10 prior to working with your client in week 10.
- You will deliver 4 face to face (or telehealth where necessary) exercise sessions to your client. The focus of this should be encouraging learning the exercises, how to incorporate them into their life etc. It can include general exercise prescription, but the focus should be on the area of concern of the client. Each week you will submit a SOAP note and reflection to your clinical educator by an agreed upon time each week.
- You will then write a final report for the client and an allied health report (due on the Friday of week 1 of Examination Period)
Please read the information brief on blackboard for a thorough breakdown of the clinic requirements.
***Please note, due to public holidays impacting some clinic groups, the timelines specified may be slightly altered for students who have practicals that clash with public holidays. This information will be relayed to students as soon as practical during lectures.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
Draft program, SOAP notes, reflections, Final report: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Assessment session and Exercise session training: This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit final report via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Draft program, SOAP notes, reflections, Final report: You may be able to apply for an extension. The maximum extension allowed is 7 days due to the progressive nature of this assessment. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Assessment session and Exercise session training: Students are permitted to miss zero clinic-related practicals for EXMD4740 without receiving approval.
To be eligible to be graded on the Assessment session and Exercise session training assessment criteria, students must attend and participate in their compulsory clinic practical session according to the day and time they are allocated to in their timetable.
If the student does not attend their timetabled practical then a grade of 0 will be awarded to that assessment piece. However, if the student has a legitimate reason for not attending with supporting evidence then the student will not be penalised.
Please follow the process for absences (below) as soon as you possibly know that you will be absent from a practical. The earlier we are made aware, the easier it is to make alternative arrangements.
If you are unable to attend for medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete an absentee form and email the form as soon as possible to the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Student Admin team (hmns@enquire.uq.edu.au) no later than two (2) calendar days after the date of the original class was held. You must submit supporting documentation along with your request. Please review the information listed on the medical or extenuating circumstances page for information about acceptable supporting documentation.
Failure to attend compulsory clinic practical sessions without an approved absence will result in a grade of zero for the Assessment session and Exercise session training assessment criteria.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
Please refer to the assessment information on Blackboard for the assessment due date for your team.
Task description
This is a team assessment. Teams will be assigned during your first tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment:
Part One requires you to complete a poster and will draw on the online and face-to-face content from Modules 4 and 5 and the knowledge and skills you developed from Modules 1 to 3. You will present your poster for peer feedback in Module 6.
Part Two involves creating a 3-minute video and will draw on the online and face-to-face content from Modules 4, 5 and 6 and the knowledge and skills you developed from Modules 1 to 3.
You will have the opportunity to begin work on each part of the assessment with your team during tutorials and will be expected to spend additional time with your team to complete each task.
Teams will need to submit both parts of your assessment in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Blackboard course site. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the IPCP Blackboard course site.
Please refer to the assessment information on Blackboard for further details and requirements for the assessment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on the remaining assessment in the course.Submission guidelines
Online submission via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
As this task is Pass / Fail, students who submit beyond the specified due date/time without an approved extension, will fail this task.
Theory end of semester exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Task description
This exam will be comprised of a range of different question types including true/false, multiple choice, multiple answer, short answer, video based case study and other application questions. It will cover material from lectures and practicals and will cover material from week 1 to week 13 of the semester. Practice questions will be given throughout the semester and students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Inspera platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who either achieves a final mark of between 45-49.9%, or a grade higher than 50% but who does not pass the must pass; assessment item identified in the assessment summary. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A grade of 4 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment of 50-64.9% and obtains a passing mark for pass/fail assessment task |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: grade of 5 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment of 65-74.9% and obtains a passing mark for pass/fail assessment task |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: grade of 6 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment of 75-84.9% and obtains a passing mark for pass/fail assessment task |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: grade of 7 will be awarded to a student who achieves a cumulative percentage from all graded assessment of greater than 85% and obtains a passing mark for pass/fail assessment task |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 will be rounded down to 64).ﾠ
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· For students who engage with the module, participate in the group work and submit a genuine attempt but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, there will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who do not engage with the module, fail to participate in the group work, or do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable to be eligible to pass the course with a maximum grade of 4 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 4, a maximum grade of 4 will be awarded).
· Students who fail the module who do not complete either the reflective essay nor the teamwork assignment will be awarded a maximum grade of 3 (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a grade higher than 3, a maximum grade of 3 will be awarded).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF -
1.ﾠﾠI’ve missed a compulsory practical?
Students are permitted to miss zero (0) practicals for EXMD4740 without receiving approval, as the content and skills explored during practicals is examinable in the practical examination.ﾠ
Students unable to attend their timetabled practical, with approval, will be required to attend an alternative practical that same week to learn the skills you will be assessed on for your practical exam.
If you do not have sufficient grounds for your absence, you will not be approved to attend an alternative practical and therefore will not be able to learn the skills that were taught during that session. Students are not penalised for missing practicals without approval; however, it is important to note that you will be at a disadvantage to complete the practical exams to your full potential without attending all practicals and learning all skills.
Please follow the process for absences (below) as soon as you possibly know that you will be absent from a practical. The earlier we are made aware, the easier it is to make alternative arrangements.
If you are unable to attend your practical class for medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete an absentee form and email the form as soon as possible to the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Student Admin team (hmns@enquire.uq.edu.au) no later than two (2) calendar days after the date of the original class was held. You must submit supporting documentation along with your request. Please review the information listed on the medical or extenuating circumstances page for information about acceptable supporting documentation.
ASSIGNMNENT SUBMISSION
When submitting an assignment, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -ﾠ
Assessment Task:
Course Title:
Course Code:
Student Name:
Student Number: 4xxxxxxxx
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
· Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Coordinator. For contact details refer to Course Contributors section of the Course Profile.
· Include a screenshot of the error message.
What is Turnitin
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
· a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
· an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library website
Submit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note:
When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on the Preview Submission page and click on the Submit to Turnitin button. ﾠ
Remember to download your digital receipt in your Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission.
If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contributors section of the Course Profile.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
It will be necessary for students to view Blackboard regularly for additional course information and resources.ﾠ Attention will be drawn to Blackboard at theﾠcompletion of relevant lectures and practicals.
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Practical |
1 Introduction and Subjective assessments |
Lecture |
1 Introduction to EP in MS practice, includes scope of practice of EPﾒs and other relevant health practitioners |
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Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 9 |
Tutorial |
Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Modules (Thursday/ Friday) (Tutorials): |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Practical |
2 Posture, ROM and gait |
Lecture |
2 Gait, posture and functional assessment in home, work and sport environments. |
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Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Practical |
3 Functional ex prescription. Closed vs open chain. Loading progressions for tissue type. |
Lecture |
3 Evidence based exercise prescription and clinical decision making |
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Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Practical |
4 Lx Spine assessment and prescription |
Lecture |
4 Lx Spine and ex prescription. Specific to theory related to loading characteristics of tissues related to the trunk and hips. Understanding of pathological, pathophysiological bases, disease stage and risk factors, tissue mechanics, pain and injury, and contraindications and red flags. Diagnostic procedures, surgical and conservative management discussed in an exercise context. |
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Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Practical |
5 Upper body - cx spine, scapular and shoulder |
Lecture |
5 Upper body assessment and prescription |
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Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Practical |
6 lower body assessment and prescription |
Lecture |
6 Lower body ﾖ Relevant to the hip, knee and ankle. Specific to theory related to loading characteristics of tissues related to the trunk and hips. Understanding of pathological, pathophysiological bases, disease stage and risk factors, tissue mechanics, pain and injury, and contraindications and red flags. Diagnostic procedures, surgical and conservative management discussed in an exercise context. |
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Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Practical |
7- Practical Exam Each student will perform a 30 minute practical exam covering subjective information gathering, assessment item selection and delivery and exercise prescription |
Lecture |
7 Pain, chronicity and rehabilitation. Explores differences between acute and chronic pain and management including psychosocial aspects of MSK rehabilitation |
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Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
9 Osteoarthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis, Bone osteoporosis |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Lecture |
12 Older Adults Sarcopenia Falls and Frailty |
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Lecture |
11 Occupational Rehabilitation |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Lecture |
10 MSK rehabilitation for Athletic Populations |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Lecture |
8 Pelvic floor, womens health |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Lecture |
13 Self-management and theory related to long term behaviour change in MSK Revision and course overview |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
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