Course coordinator
Dr Alana Dinsdale
Course overview
- Study period
- Summer Semester, 2024 (06/01/2025 - 01/02/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course will provide students with fundamental knowledge relating to physiotherapy examination and treatment techniques. Students will acquire skills relevant to patient assessment and will understand the role of patient examination in their overall management.
This course will provide students with fundamental knowledge of physiotherapy examination and treatment techniques and give students an understanding of the core principles of therapeutic exercise. Students will acquire skills relevant to patient assessment and will understand the role of patient examination in their overall management. Students will be provided with the opportunity to learn about the principles of therapeutic exercise as it concerns the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and sensori-motor systems.ﾠ
Course requirements
Restrictions
MPhtySt students
Course contact
Course staff
Guest lecturer
Associate Professor Martin Sale
Professor Sandy Brauer
Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
Dr Melinda Smith
Dr Peter Lawrenson
Ms Julie Harrison
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note that the timetable for this course is available on Blackboard as per advice received from the School.
Aims and outcomes
- To introduce students to the kinesiological basis of physiotherapy diagnosis and treatment
- To equip students with the skills to perform basic physiotherapy assessment and treatment procedures
- To introduce students to the concept of measuring treatment outcomes to provide evidence of treatment effectiveness
- To introduce students to therapeutic exercise as a treatment modality and the role of exercise in healthcare and well-being
- To appreciate the range of exercises, and characteristics of exercises for different systems
- To understand to a basic level, biological adaptations to exercise, across the lifespan
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Analyze human movement considering basic anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles
LO2.
Observe and accurately record basic features of movement in a systematic manner
LO3.
Perform basic muscle testing and joint examination methods related to the upper and lower limbs and the trunk
LO4.
Understand the principles of muscle training and exercise
LO5.
Appreciate the teaching role of the physiotherapist in clinical practice
LO6.
Design and teach various exercise methods proficiently
LO7.
Use ergonomic principles to handle and position patients with safety, comfort and convenience to both the patient/client and the physiotherapist
LO8.
Apply problem-solving strategies and techniques for simple clinical situations
LO9.
Understand the principles of muscle training, plan and manage individual exercise programs and exercise classes
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration |
Fundamentals of physiotherapy assessment
|
30% (Must pass) |
21/01/2025 8:00 am
This exam will run between 8am and 2pm. Please see Blackboard for exam schedule. |
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration |
Therapeutic Exercise - Practical exam
|
30% (Must pass) |
End of Semester Exam Period 1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025
This exam will run between 8am and 2pm. Please see Blackboard for exam schedule. |
| Examination |
End of Semester Theory Exam - All content
|
40% (Must pass) |
End of Semester Exam Period 1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025 |
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
Fundamentals of physiotherapy assessment
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30% (Must pass)
- Due date
21/01/2025 8:00 am
This exam will run between 8am and 2pm. Please see Blackboard for exam schedule.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This practical examination will cover all material taught relating to fundamentals of physiotherapy assessment for the lower limb, upper limb, neck and trunk.
Students will be required to perform a series of physical examination techniques (including corresponding measurements where relevant). The emphasis of this examination is on the effective and safe performance of these procedures, although examiners will also question students about the theoretical underpinnings of these techniques.
This exam is worth 30% of the overall course grade and is a must-pass component. The overall pass mark for this assessment task is 55%.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
This exam is a must-pass component of the course. The pass mark for this exam is 55%.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
See procedures and policies for deferring an exam on the UQ website.
Please select "In-Semester" exam when you apply for the deferred exam on SI-net.
Therapeutic Exercise - Practical exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30% (Must pass)
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025
This exam will run between 8am and 2pm. Please see Blackboard for exam schedule.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
During this practical examination students will be required to assess and prescribe therapeutic exercises, and demonstrate PNF techniques. All practical skills and theoretical knowledge from the course pertaining to therapeutic exercise and PNF will be examinable.
This exam is worth 30% of the overall course grade and is a must-pass component. The overall pass mark for this assessment task is 55%.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
This exam is a must-pass component of the course. The pass mark for this exam is 55%.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
See procedures and policies for deferring an exam on the UQ website.
Please select "End-semester" exam when you apply for the deferred exam on SI-net.
End of Semester Theory Exam - All content
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40% (Must pass)
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This end of semester theory examination will include all of the content covered in PHTY7803. It will be closed book, held in-person, on-campus during the end of semester examination period. It may contain multiple choice, short answer, problem solving, and essay-style questions. The exam will run for a total of 130 minutes, including 10 minutes planning/reading time.
This exam is a must-pass component of the course and is worth 40% of the overall course grade. The pass mark for this exam is 55%.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
This exam is a must-pass component of the course. The pass mark for this exam is 55%.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| 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.
See procedures and policies for deferring an exam on the UQ website.
Please select "End-semester" exam when you apply for the deferred exam on SI-net.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 45 - 54%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 55% or higher but who does not pass the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 55 - 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 65 - 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 75 - 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 85 - 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
Additional course grading information
Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course contains ‘must pass’ assessment items.ﾠYou must pass ALL assessment itemsﾠto pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 55% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed.
Practical / station examinations
Students will be required to perform various tests,ﾠand treatmentsﾠin a series of practical examinations. The emphasis in these examinations is on the EFFECTIVE and SAFE PERFORMANCE of these procedures although examiners will question students about the theory underlying this. Please note, any breach of patient safety during the course of the practical examination will result in an automatic fail of the examination.
Practical assessments will be scheduled on-campus in a face-to-face format.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
See UQ procedures and policies for supplementary exams on the UQ website.
Additional assessment information
Due Times for Assessment
All assessment/exam times are scheduled in Australian Eastern Standard time. If you are not in Queensland, please ensure you take any time differences into account.
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
No resits or resubmissions of assessment items are available for this course.
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Deferred exams
Students may be eligible for a deferred exam if there are exceptional or unavoidable circumstances, or as a one-off discretionary request. Deferred exam requests should be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than five calendar days after the date of the original exam.
Further details, including how to apply, can be found at -ﾠhttps://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Blackboard you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Lecture notes, practical notes/videos and any required journal articles will be available on the Blackboard site.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
Please select
| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 4 |
Lecture |
Assessment of lower limb, upper limb and spine function |
Practical |
Assessment of lower limb, upper limb and spine function |
|
Lecture |
Principles of Exercise Assessment and Prescription |
|
Practical |
Principles of Exercise Assessment and Prescription |
Additional learning activity information
A hydrotherapy practical will be conducted off campus and off timetable (to accommodate our external providers). Detailed information regarding this practical will be provided on Blackboard.
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
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: