Course coordinator
Professor Genevieve Healy
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 12
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
A research thesis which makes a major contribution to the Honours program in the field of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. Students taking the course over a full year starting in semester 1 enrol in HMST6001. Students taking the course over a full year starting in semester 2 enrol in HMST6002.
The Honours research thesis comprises a significant component of the Honours degree. The course is undertaken in addition to The Individual Research Project (HMST4925). Students undertaking the research thesis are assessed as to their comprehension of the chosen field, their written expression and structure, the methods and techniques used to address the research questions and their analysis and interpretation of the data. You will have the same supervisor(s) for HMST6001 and HMST4925. Note that while the work done in HMST4925 may be a project related to the research thesis, any assessed work must be clearly distinct and separate. Please discuss with the course co-ordinator for further information.
Course requirements
Restrictions
Approval by Head of School
Course contact
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of the course is to allow students to develop research skills and experience by undertaking a significant research project related to human movement and/or nutrition science.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Search and synthesise scientific literature to identify and justify the planned research project
LO2.
Identify and clearly state a testable research question that addresses a gap in current knowledge in the field of human movement and/or nutrition science
LO3.
Identify and describe appropriate methodologies for the research question(s), including consideration of ethics, timelines and funding
LO4.
Execute a research project to address identified research question(s) using appropriate methodologies
LO5.
Analyse and critically interpret, report and discuss research data and findings
LO6.
Demonstrate effective communication skills for multiple audiences
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Research Plan
|
Pass/Fail |
26/03/2025 3:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Mid-Honours Review
|
Pass/Fail |
21/07/2025 - 1/08/2025 |
| Thesis | Honours Research Thesis | 90% |
3/11/2025 3:00 pm |
| Translation/ Interpretation | Knowledge translation | 10% |
19/11/2025 3:00 pm |
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
Research Plan
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
26/03/2025 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Prior to undertaking your project, you need to develop your research ideas and discuss and agree with your supervisor what the project will entail and also develop a rough timeline for your project. For a 12 unit thesis, you should be spending approximately 720 hours of the year undertaking your research. This equates to approximately 240 hours in the first semester (if you have also undertaken 4 units in other courses) and 480 hours in the second semester (almost 40 hours per week).
Please submit your research plan to the course co-ordinator (Prof Genevieve Healy) with your supervisor(s) included on the email.
Please include the following information.
Project Details - Student name, adviser name/s, project title.
Project Rationale - An outline of the purpose of the project and the aims of the research. Include key references. Maximum one page.
Project Methods - Describe the methods of your research (e.g., study design, participants, outcomes measures, statistical analysis). Maximum one page.
Project Timeline - A full timeline including time devoted to developing the project, literature search and background writing, upskilling/training, ethics, data collection, data analysis, thesis writing (including drafts submission) should be provided, along with any resource requirements (e.g., equipment; statistical packages). This should satisfy the co-ordinator that the project is neither too big or small for the requirements of the course. Maximum one page.
Relationship with HMST4925 project: HMST4925 is designed as a companion course for HMST6001. Students should build on the work and learnings done in HMST4925 for their broader Honours thesis, noting that both need to be distinct pieces of work. Describe how the the proposed project is related to the project proposed in HMST4925. If this is not applicable, please indicate this in this section.
Use of generative 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
Student must pass this to progress. However, multiple attempts are allowed as this is intended to ensure the suitability of the scope of the project.Submission guidelines
Submit via email to course co-ordinator (Professor Genevieve Healy: g.healy@uq.edu.au).
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.
Mid-Honours Review
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
21/07/2025 - 1/08/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
The mid-thesis review provides an opportunity for the student to reflect on their progress at the half-way point of the Honours program. The student will write a brief research reflection, progress log and up to date timetable for project completion (2 pages maximum). A meeting will be held between the student, advisor(s) and course co-ordinator to discuss the submitted document and any other matters relating to the Mid-Honours Review.
The purpose of this milestone is to ensure that:
· the project is on track for completion within the course timeline
· the candidate's research and other professional skills are developing appropriately, and
· the student and advisor(s) have an opportunity to raise and discuss any concerns or issues related to the research project that may impact successful completion.
Use of generative 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
This is a pass/fail assessment with re-submission available. This hurdle is to ensure the student and the team is on track for the student to be able to complete a suitable honours-level thesis. The student is required to pass this assessment to pass the hurdle.Submission guidelines
Submit via email to course co-ordinator. Include your advisor(s) on the email submission. Organise a meeting time (can be an online meeting) with the course co-ordinator, your advisor(s) and yourself during the submission period. Email the written report at least two working days prior to the meeting.
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.
Honours Research Thesis
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Thesis
- Weight
- 90%
- Due date
3/11/2025 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Your honours dissertation is intended to provide a comprehensive description of the research project undertaken for the course.
This may be written in a monologue format, journal article format, or other appropriate format to adequately describe the research and meet the marking criteria.
The maximum length of the thesis is 12,000 words (not including referencing, appendices, tables, figures). Please see the task sheet for more information.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin and also email to course co-ordinator (Professor Genevieve Healy: g.healy@uq.edu.au).
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.
Applications for extensions on this assessment item may not allow the School sufficient time to finalise your mark for this assessment item and subsequently your grade for the course. Your grade may be held as incomplete (INC) on the finalisation of grades. Your grade will be finalised once all marks for the course have been finalised. Please be mindful of the impacts this may have on your graduation eligibility should you be undertaking this course in your expected graduation semester.
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.
Knowledge translation
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Translation/ Interpretation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
19/11/2025 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L06
Task description
In this task, you are required to demonstrate your ability to communicate your research project and findings to a non-expert audience of your choosing.
You are also able to choose the presentation format, considering what might be appropriate for the target audience, such as consumers or industry partners. This is an opportunity to be creative!
Examples of knowledge translation pieces include:
- A two-page report for stakeholders that can be published in an open domain
- A brief recorded summary presentation uploaded to a website
- A poster to be displayed in a workplace
- An article for The Conversation
Your item should be accompanied by a brief description of the target audience and a justification as to why this target audience and media was chosen (maximum 200 words). Please ensure you identify your target audience. Referencing is optional but ensure it is consistent if included. The item will be marked by the course co-ordinator.
Please see the task sheet for more information.
Submission guidelines
Please submit via email to the course co-ordinator (Prof Genevieve Healy: g.healy@uq.edu.au)
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.
Applications for extensions on this assessment item may not allow the School sufficient time to finalise your mark for this assessment item and subsequently your grade for the course. Your grade may be held as incomplete (INC) on the finalisation of grades. Your grade will be finalised once all marks for the course have been finalised. Please be mindful of the impacts this may have on your graduation eligibility should you be undertaking this course in your expected graduation semester.
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.
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. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 0 and 24%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 25 and 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 45 and 49%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 50 and 64%. In order to pass the course, students must pass each of the pass/fail items (Research Plan and Mid-Honours Review). |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 65 and 74%. In order to pass the course, students must pass each of the pass/fail items (Research Plan and Mid-Honours Review). |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 75 and 84%. In order to pass the course, students must pass each of the pass/fail items (Research Plan and Mid-Honours Review). |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 85 and 100%. In order to pass the course, students must pass each of the pass/fail items (Research Plan and Mid-Honours Review). |
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 and below will be rounded down to 64).
This course contains pass/fail item hurdles. In order to receive a passing grade for the course, students must pass the research plan and mid-honours review.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Postgraduate Honours theses and other postgraduate coursework program theses are examined within the School using the following procedures.
The course co-ordinator in consultation with adviser/s willﾠappointﾠat least two examiners includingﾠat least one examinerﾠexternal to the supervisory team (from within theﾠSchool, University or external to the University).ﾠThe examiners’ names are not released to the candidate, except with the explicit approval of the examiners. The course co-ordinator is responsible for the notification of examiners of their appointment. The criteria for examination of the thesis or research project are as described in the in the assessments section.
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
The UQ library has excellent rsources, including on-line subscriptions to the full-text of many journals in human movement and nutrition sciences. These are available via the libraryﾒs catalogue (www.library.uq.edu.au). If you have any difficulty using the library contact Wendy Furlan, Biological Sciences Library (w.furlan@library.uq.edu.au) ph 3365 2310.
The library also provides additional services for remote students including mailing books and limited photocopying of journal articles. You are defined as a remote student if you live more than 50km from the nearest UQ campus (eg., Gatton, Ipswich, St. Lucia, Herston). Services to remote students are provided by the Off Campus Library Service of Biological Sciences Library. Information about library services for remote students is provided at http://www.library.uq.edu.au/skills/remotestudents.html
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Not Timetabled |
Independent Study Research topic development, review relevant literature; formulate an appropriate research question, devise appropriate methods, collect data, analyse data, draw conclusions, and report results in an appropriate format. |
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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