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 knowledge of biological and behavioural sciences relevant to sports physiotherapy practice.
This course builds on the advanced knowledge developed through the learning in Part A of the program (PHTY7931, PHTY7932, PHTY7933 and PHTY7934). A series of problem-based/case-scenario learning and assignment work will be undertaken to further develop ﾠthe students' understanding of the relevant biological and behavioural sciences underpinning sports and exercise physiotherapy practice, and the interdisciplinary management of athletes with musculoskeletal/sports injuries/conditions. The problem-based learning tasks will allow students the opportunity to reflect and integrate knowledge, skills and clinical reasoning into advanced physiotherapy practice.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
Successful completion of PHTY7931, PHTY7932, PHTY7933 and 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
Facilitator
Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Associate Professor Natalie Collins
Dr Viana Vuvan
Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
Pbl case expert
Mr Kevin Sims
Mr Mick Hughes
Dr Anthony Nasser
Ms Melissa Crunkhorn
Mr Chris Brady
Dr Tania Pizzari
Dr Andrea Mosler
Mr Samuel Donaldson
Mr David Battersby
Program director
Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Timetable is a available on Blackboard Academic Suite.
Aims and outcomes
This course will advance the students' understanding of the biological and behavioural sciences underpinning sports and exercise physiotherapy, and the interdiscipinary management of athletes with sports injuries and musculoskeletal health conditions.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Critically appraise and discuss the biological and behavioural basis for the physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary management of sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, injury and health.
LO2.
Critically appraise models on pathoanatomy, pathomechanics and pathogenesis of musculoskeletal disorders, specifically those associated with sports and exercise participation.
LO3.
Search and evaluate the literature to develop management plans for common injuries occurring from participation in sport, exercise and physical activity.
LO4.
Understand the role of sports medicine, the sports health care team and industry professionals in the management of sports injuries and performance, including musculoskeletal pain, injury and health.
LO5.
Clearly and effectively synthesize and communicate evidence-based practice understanding and recommendations for management of sports injuries to experts in the discipline.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution | Professional Participation and Contribution | Pass/Fail (MUST PASS) |
22/07/2024 - 14/10/2024 |
| Examination |
VIVA Voce
|
75% (MUST PASS) |
12/08/2024 9:00 am 26/08/2024 9:00 am 16/09/2024 9:00 am 30/09/2024 9:00 am 14/10/2024 9:00 am |
| Presentation |
Podium Presentation
|
25% |
26/10/2024 |
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
Professional Participation and Contribution
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- Pass/Fail (MUST PASS)
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 14/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
You will be required to demonstrate the ability to contribute to and work as part of a team with a common professional purpose. This will include planning and preparation, communication, contribution and active participation in all aspects of the problem-based/case-scenario learning task series.
This is a pass/fail component and must be passed for each PBL scenario in order to pass the course.
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
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
VIVA Voce
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 75% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
12/08/2024 9:00 am
26/08/2024 9:00 am
16/09/2024 9:00 am
30/09/2024 9:00 am
14/10/2024 9:00 am
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L03, L04, L05
Task description
There will be 5 problem-based/case-scenario learning activities in this course. For each of the problem-based/case-scenario learning activities, you will be given a case scenario to work on as a group over a 2-week period. A tutor will facilitate your group learning. You will then present your scenario as a group to a panel of experts on the following dates:
PBL 1 - August 9th
PBL 2 - August 23rd
PBL 3 - September 6th
PBL 4 - September 27th
PBL 5 - October 11th
Following the problem-based learning group presentation there will be an VIVA Voce (oral exam). This exam will be at least 2 days after the presentation, during which time you will reflect upon your learning, and your clinical practice. For the VIVA Voce you will receive 10 minutes perusal time and then a 10-minute oral exam. There will be 1 VIVA Voce for each of the 5 problem-based/case-scenarios, with each VIVA Voce worth 15%. The VIVA Voce are scheduled on the following dates:
PBL 1 - August 12th
PBL 2 - August 26th
PBL 3 - September 16th
PBL 4 - September 30th
PBL 5 - October 14th
You must achieve a passing grade in the average of the 5 VIVA Voce (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
Students must pass this assessment (a passing grade of 60% or higher in the average of the 5 VIVA Voce) to pass PHTY7945.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 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.
Podium Presentation
- Identity Verified
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
26/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will deliver an individual oral presentation at a Sports Physiotherapy Conference Day at the end of semester. The conference will be open to the wider physiotherapy profession. The student will collaborate with the co-ordination team to select a conference topic to present.
The presentation should be evidence-based and present a thorough literature search relating to a topic. While students may use coursework notes to guide them in the content to be developed, they must examine the literature on which the topic material is based and use these primary sources in their presentation. All literature needs to be evaluated and critiqued so that the student's understanding of the relative strength of the literature is clear to the audience and assessors.
It is imperative that the material is presented in an engaging manner that utilizes contemporary presentation methods and tools. These include fluent and confident verbal expression; clarity, volume and rate of speaking; and eye contact with the audience. The presentation should not be read, and should be delivered with high audience engagement.
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
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 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: Problem-Based Learning Oral Exam (average of 5 oral exams), Professional Participation and Contribution. ﾠYou must pass these ﾠitems ﾠto 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 Item
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, there are no items eligible for consideration of the resubmission/resit option.
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.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 receipt ﾠfrom your ﾠAssignment 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.ﾠ
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
Audio-visual resources for presentations are available within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
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 2 To Week 12 |
Problem-based learning |
Problem-based/case-scenario learning sessions There will be 5 problems-based/case-scenario learning seminars, each with a series of facilitation sessions with course staff and an associated Viva Voce. You will work as a group to address a case scenario and present your findings to a panel of experts. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 13 |
Team Based Learning |
Podium presentation feedback sessions Staff will facilitate sessions to provide feedback on the progress of your podium presentation. During these sessions you will receive feedback on your planning and development of your podium presentation from staff and your peers. You are also expected to provide feedback to your peers on their planning and development of their presentations. |
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.