Course coordinator
Dr Viana Vuvan
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Advances student's clinical practice technical skills of assessment and treatment for sports physiotherapists.
This course builds on the advanced knowledge and skills developed in PHTY7931, PHTY7932, PHTY7933 and PHTY7934 to develop a sports physiotherapist's ability to be effective and reflect on prevention and management of physical activity and sports related injuries. This course emphasizes the integration of clinical skills and knowledge within the management of specific injuries/disorders in individuals with a sport and/or exercise focus.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Successful completion of PHTY7931, PHTY7932, PHTY7933ﾠand PHTY7934
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PHTY7931, PHTY7932, PHTY7933 and PHTY7934
Restrictions
MPhty students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Dr Viana Vuvan
Associate Professor Natalie Collins
Dr Melinda Smith
Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
Guest lecturer
Dr Alison Grimaldi
Mr Quentin Scott
Mr Kevin Sims
Ms Mary Mitchell
Program director
Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Full timetable information available on Blackboard Academic Suite.
Aims and outcomes
To develop advanced clinical reasoning and practical skills in the management and prevention of sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate advanced level skills of assessment and treatment of the articular, muscular and neural system.
LO2.
Demonstrate an understanding of risk management principles and ethical considerations in the safe and effective management of clients with sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
LO3.
Understand and explain the rationale for the selection of assessment and treatment techniques/plans for sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
LO4.
Understand and explain the evidence underpinning physiotherapy management to the client and the multi-discipinary health/sports team.
LO5.
Review and synthesis the literature to understand and communicate underlying pathology, risk factors and management of common injuries among individuals who participate in sport and exercise.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration |
Objective Structured Clinical Exam #1
|
25% |
29/08/2024 |
| Essay/ Critique, Presentation |
Sports Analysis Assignment
|
35% |
Oral Presentation: Tuesday 24th of September Written report: Monday 4th November (2:00pm AEST) |
| Examination, Practical/ Demonstration |
Objective Structured Clinical Exam #2
|
40% (MUST PASS) |
22/10/2024
You must achieve a passing grade in the Practical Examination #2 (60% of higher) to pass the course. |
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
Objective Structured Clinical Exam #1
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
29/08/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This exam will assess practical physiotherapy skills in a practical station exam.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person.
The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 45 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.
Sports Analysis Assignment
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Presentation
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
Oral Presentation: Tuesday 24th of September
Written report: Monday 4th November (2:00pm AEST)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The Sports Analysis Assignment consists of 2 parts.
Part 1: Oral presentation (20%)
Students will select a sport and deliver an individual oral presentation analysing a fundamental skill or movement which is a key component of the sport (i.e., a tennis serve, volleyball spike, rugby tackle, the eggbeater kick in water polo, etc…). This skill/task must then be related to the management of a specific injury typically seen in this sport.
Within the presentation, students will provide:
(i) an overall analysis of the sport outlining the physical parameters necessary for elite performance (e.g., energy system requirements, strength, power, speed, flexibility, agility).
(ii) a detailed review of a fundamental skill/task involved in this sport, including breaking down the task into its individual components and completing a full biomechanical analysis, considering range of motion, muscle action, joint forces/moments, and any other specific physical characteristics important for optimal performance of this task. You may source a video or use video analysis software (i.e., Dartfish, Coaches eye or similar), to record a video of an individual performing your chosen sporting task.
(iii) a breakdown of the aspects of this skill/task that will serve as objectives to be met in rehabilitation of a patient who has an injury that is typically seen in this sport. That is, you will specifically address the implications for the design of an exercise program that rehabilitates the patient towards performance of their task at a level that they can participate in training and competition.
The presentation will be fifteen (15) minutes in length followed by five (5) minutes of questions and discussion.
The sport and task analysis chosen must be different to those included in the lecture/PBL series.
Presentations will be held on the 24th of September.
Part 2: Written report (15%)
Students will design a progressive exercise program that is specific to the sport and injury selected in Part 1. Students will submit a written report that contains the specific exercise program designed for a patient. This will include an overall plan, full details of exercises and progression, and criteria for progression through the duration of the exercise program from after the acute phase to return to sport/activity.
Written report is due Monday 4th November (2:00pm AEST).
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative 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 and a reference sheet should be submitted through Blackboard 24hrs prior to the oral presentation. The Written Assignment should be submitted through Blackboard by the due date.
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.
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.
Objective Structured Clinical Exam #2
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Examination, Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 40% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
22/10/2024
You must achieve a passing grade in the Practical Examination #2 (60% of higher) to pass the course.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This exam will assess practical physiotherapy skills and understanding of course seminar content in a station exam incorporating practical and theoretical components.
You must achieve a passing grade in the Practical Examination #2 (60% of higher) to pass the course.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of Generative AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Must PassExam details
| Planning time | 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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: Objective Structured Clinical Exam #2. ﾠYou must pass thisﾠitem to pass this course overall, i.e. even if your final percentage mark is 60% or higher the individual ‘must pass’ assessment items must have been passed.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Resubmission/Resit of Assessment Items
The School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences supports the concept of resubmission or resitting of failed assessment items in specific and defined circumstances. In this course, the Objective Structured Clinical Exam #2 is eligible for consideration of the resit option if the assessment item was completed on time and achieved a Marginal Fail (i.e., Grade 3).
After resit, the maximum result is a pass mark for that assessment component. Students who are granted a resit for an assessment item and do not attend on the scheduled date will not be permitted to reschedule the assessment.
Students will be eligible for a maximum ofﾠ one ﾠresit option for 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 -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 throughﾠ Blackboard ﾠyou 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 ﾠTurnitinﾠ you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom 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: ﾠhttps://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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Audiovisual resources are available within the Division of Physiotherapy.
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 13 |
Practical |
Advanced Sports Physiotherapy (Practical series) Students will learn practical sports and exercise physiotherapy skills through video instruction, feedback on handling and exercise prescription, and application to clinical cases. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Symposium |
Advanced Sports Physiotherapy (Symposiums) Students will participate in interactive discussions with presenters on a range of issues and considerations relating to sports and exercise physiotherapy. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
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Seminar |
Advanced Sports Physiotherapy (Seminars) Students will participate in seminars involving structured content and discussion on a range of issues and considerations relating to sports and exercise physiotherapy. |
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Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 10 |
Team Based Learning |
Sports Analysis Assignment Feedback Sessions (Team Based Learning) Staff will facilitate sessions to provide feedback on the progress of your sports analysis assignment. During these sessions you will receive feedback on your planning and development of your sports analysis assignment from staff and your peers. You are also expected to provide feedback to your peers on their planning and development of their presentations. 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.