Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course develops the student’s knowledge of the anatomical and physiological adaptations to exercise as a basis for rehabilitation of physical function in the management of injury, pathology and chronic disease. This course will assist in developing a sound understanding of key concepts underpinning therapeutic exercise including appropriate assessment, targeting and progression of exercise interventions. This will be advanced by integration of the multiple elements of motor control and skill acquisition within therapeutic exercise prescription.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Be a qualified physiotherapistﾠwith a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in the areas of sports and/or musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Successful completion of PHTY7931ﾠ(overall grade equal or greater than a grade 4).
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PHTY7931
Restrictions
MPhty students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Professor Bill Vicenzino
Professor Sandy Brauer
Professor Paul Hodges
Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall
Dr Anna Hatton
Dr Shelley Keating
Guest lecturer
Dr Peter Lawrenson
Mr Kerry Staples
Dr Michael Drew
Associate Professor Belinda Beck
Miss Loretta O'Sullivan
Ms Lori Forner
Rosemary Grant
Program director
Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Aims and outcomes
To develop students’ knowledge and capabilities in the application of therapeutic exercise in the management of injury, pathology and disease in sports and musculoskeletal practice. To provide students with an advance knowledge of the fundamental components underpinning exercise prescription, including knowledge of motor control, skill acquisition, appropriate targeting of exercise interventions to the population or individual, and progressionﾠbased on a knowledge of pathological and adaptive timeframes.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe exercise induced adaptations and maladaptations.
LO2.
Employ exercise as a core treatment and prevention approach in musculoskeletal, occupational and sports injuries and conditions.
LO3.
Employ exercise in chronic disease management and in the maintenance of health and well-being.
LO4.
Demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and progress exercise programs at individual and population levels.
LO5.
Develop and implement appropriate assessments that form outcome measures to guide exercise prescription and progression.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique, Presentation |
1. PHTY7934 Modular Tasks
|
30% |
Module 1: Friday 16th August (2:00pm AEST) Module 2: Thursday 5th - Friday 6th September Module 3: Friday 4th October (2:00pm AEST) Module 4: Thursday 24th - Friday 25th October |
| Presentation |
2. PHTY7934 In-Semester Presentation
|
25% |
Presentation slides are to be submitted via Blackboard Assignment by Friday 13th September (2:00pm AEST). Presentations will be conducted online on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. |
| Essay/ Critique |
3. PHTY7934 End of Semester Assignment
|
15% |
4/11/2024 2:00 pm |
| Presentation |
4. PHTY7934 End of Semester Viva Voce
|
30% (MUST PASS) |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
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
1. PHTY7934 Modular Tasks
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Module 1: Friday 16th August (2:00pm AEST)
Module 2: Thursday 5th - Friday 6th September
Module 3: Friday 4th October (2:00pm AEST)
Module 4: Thursday 24th - Friday 25th October
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Modular tasks that guide you through feedback on your learning occur in each module and are due at the end of each module with the final grade being apportioned 10% (Module 1: Personal Directed Task), 5% (Module 2: Group Debate), 10% (Module 3: Personal Directed Task), & 5% (Module 4: Group Debate) across the semester.
These tasks involve both group and individual/personal based submissions. The group work will take the form of two debates (10%) and the Personal Directed Tasks will involve relevant reviews of the literature to build an evidence informed approach to your practice (20%).
The Personal Directed Tasks will involve a formative quiz within each module using Inspera Assessment. Inspera Assessment provides additional functionality to complement the existing suite of digital learning tools at UQ with a greater range of question types and accessibility provisions. Inspera Assessment may be used for the multiple choice and short answer question assessment in this course. Further details, including an introduction to Inspera functionality, practice opportunities, and where to go for support, will be provided via Blackboard during semester.
This assessment task evaluates 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.
Submission guidelines
Personal directed tasks are submitted via Blackboard. Group debates are held live via video conferencing (e.g. Zoom, Teams).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions can be requested for the personal directed tasks. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland
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.
The late submission penalty will only apply to the personal directed tasks.
2. PHTY7934 In-Semester Presentation
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
Presentation slides are to be submitted via Blackboard Assignment by Friday 13th September (2:00pm AEST).
Presentations will be conducted online on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This assignment will require students to prepare and present a case-based clinical reasoning scenario focusing on a patient in their current clinical caseload where exercise was a central component to the management.
Students will be required to present a 10-minute presentation that sequentially describes their exercise management of a patient. Students will be required to demonstrate the clinical reasoning that underpins the specific exercise interventions and progressions utilised for this patient. This will be followed by 5 minutes of questions by the examiners.
The presentations will be conducted on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September. This will be conducted online (e.g. Zoom or Teams), and you will have an opportunity to select a time within the scheduled assessment period. A copy of the presentation must be submitted through Blackboard prior to the live online presentation (Friday 13th September, 2:00pm AEST).
This assessment task evaluates 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.
Submission guidelines
Presentation slides are to be submitted via Blackboard Assignment.
Presentations will be conducted via video conferencing.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
3. PHTY7934 End of Semester Assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
4/11/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Special Population Exercise Program
You will be required to design an exercise program for a patient / client from a special population, returning from an injury to either sport or work.
This assessment task evaluates 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.
Submission guidelines
Submission via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions can be requested for this assessment item. Please apply for an extension request via my.UQ > my.UQ Dashboard > my. Requests and provide evidence of circumstance, as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission date. Further information regarding what constitutes an acceptable reason for an extension is listed on the my.UQ website: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland
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.
4. PHTY7934 End of Semester Viva Voce
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Special Population Exercise Program
You will participate in an online panel oral exam (Viva Voce) with questioning and reflection about the PHTY7934 End-of-semester Assignment. This will be undertaken one week following submission of the written assignment and will involve a virtual discussion with a panel of experts.
This will be conducted online (e.g. Zoom or Teams), and you will have an opportunity to select a time within the scheduled exam period.
This assessment task evaluates 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.
Hurdle requirements
You must achieve a passing grade for this end of semester viva voce (60% or higher) to pass the course.Submission guidelines
The viva voce will be conducted online using videoconferencing software.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
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 - 49 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 35 - 49%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 50 - 59 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 50 - 59%. A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who achieves a final mark of 60% or higher but who does not pass the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 60 - 69 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 60 - 69%, and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 70 - 79 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 70 - 79%, and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 80 - 89 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 80 - 89%, and has passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 90 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 90 - 100%, and has passed all of 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, as follows:ﾠEnd of Semester Viva Voce.ﾠYou must pass this item to pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 60% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment item must have been passed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
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. 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
Resubmission/Resit is not available for assessment items in this course.
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 - https://my.uq.edu.au/node/189/0#0. Please also email the Course Coordinator to advise of the deferred exam request.
Submission of assessment items in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Blackboard you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt.ﾠThis information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. ﾠPlease 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 receiptﾠ from your ﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠ It 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.
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 From Week 1 To Week 12 |
Lecture |
PHTY7934 Webcasts Each week you will have access to three webcasts and associated readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Not Timetabled |
PHTY7934 Modular Tasks This is a continuous/progressive learning activity that has students exploring the evidence in the context of their individual clinical practice as a means of developing higher level clinical reasoning. There will be 4 tasks: 2 short written pieces (submitted via Blackboard) and 2 group debates (zoom live). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Exam week 2 |
General contact hours |
PHTY7934 Virtual Learning Space This is your group page related to all the content in this course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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.