Course coordinator
Associate Professor Michelle Smith
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 reasoning skills and knowledge in evidence informed sports physiotherapy practice.
This course continues from PHTY7931, PHTY7932, PHTY7933 andﾠPHTY7934 to provide an opportunity for the graduate physiotherapist to advance their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in sports and exercise physiotherapy. It compliments learning activities in PHTY7944 and PHTY7945, and integrates skills and knowledge about the management of specific musculoskeletal/sports injuries and disorders into a clinical setting. There is a strong focus on the development of high level skills in clinical reasoning, exercise prescription and practical skills. The graduate is encouraged to incorporate all aspects of learning from the course into their clinical practice.
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
Tutor
Mr Tim Duffy
Mr Will Thwaite
Mr Tim Oostenbroek
Mr Samuel Donaldson
Ms Zoe Russell
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 integrate learning and advance theﾠstudent's clinical reasoning skills, exercise perscription, practical skillsﾠand knowledge in evidence informed sports and exercise physiotherapy practice in a clinical environment.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the role of a sports and exercise physiotherapist and other members of a interdisciplinary team in a sport/exercise context.
LO2.
Collect and analyse data relating to a sports team and sports injuries to identify risk factors.
LO3.
Critically analyse research related to risk factors, injury prevention and injury management to produce effective evidence based injury prevention strategies.
LO4.
Critically analyse research relating to assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal/sports disorders to justify assessment and management plans for individuals involved in sport and physical activity.
LO5.
Demonstrate logical, critical and efficient clinical reasoning skills in the management of a range of musculoskeletal/sports patient presentations.
LO6.
Demonstrate effective and efficient practical skills and exercise prescription in the management of a range of musculoskeletal/sports patient presentations.
LO7.
Self-reflect on strengths and weaknesses in clinical skills and reasoning in a sports and exercise physiotherapy clinical environment.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement |
Progressive Clinical Assessment
|
30% (MUST PASS) |
5/08/2024 - 5/09/2024 16/09/2024 - 17/10/2024 |
| Examination, Performance |
Clinical Consultation VIVAs
|
45% (MUST PASS) |
2/09/2024 - 5/09/2024 14/10/2024 - 17/10/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Notebook/ Logbook |
Sports Coverage Logbook
|
25% |
11/11/2024 2:00 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
Progressive Clinical Assessment
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- 30% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
5/08/2024 - 5/09/2024
16/09/2024 - 17/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Students will have two ~5-week clinical placement blocks. Throughout each clinical placement block, students will be assessed on the following: Clinical Performance, Feedback Action Planning and Professional Participation and Contribution.
Clinical Performance
Students will be assessed on the following throughout their clinical placement block:
- Communication and interview skills
- Skills in conducting a physical examination
- Skills in making diagnostic and prognostic decisions
- Skills in applying an effective Intervention
- Reflective practice
- Professionalism
- Planning and preparation
- Active participation in all learning activities
Feedback Action Planning
To foster ownership and responsibility for actioning feedback on clinical performance provided by educators and peers, students will reflect on the
feedback provided on their clinical performance in the areas of: 1) Patient interview; 2) Physical examination; 3) Clinical reasoning in terms of making a
diagnosis, determining a prognosis, and management planning; 4) Application of management; 5) Evaluation of management outcomes; and 6)
Professionalism.
Professional Participation and Contribution
Students are required to demonstrate their 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 learning activities.
Clinical Blocks
The dates of the 5-week clinical placement blocks are:
Block 1: Monday August 5th – Thursday September 5th 2024
Block 2: Monday September 16th - Thursday October 17th 2024
The Progressive Clinical Assessment will be assessed in each block, with each assessment contributing 15% (e.g., 15% for Progressive Clinical Assessment during Block 1 and 15% for Progressive Clinical Assessment during Block 2). The total Progressive Clinical Assessment for Blocks 1 and 2 must be a passing grade (60% or higher) to pass the course. The Progressive Clinical Assessment is not eligible for supplementary assessment.
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
The total Progressive Clinical Assessment for Blocks 1 and 2 must be a passing grade (60% or higher) to pass the course.Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
The Progressive Clinical Assessment is not eligible for extension or deferred assessment assessment.
Clinical Consultation VIVAs
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Examination, Performance
- Weight
- 45% (MUST PASS)
- Due date
2/09/2024 - 5/09/2024
14/10/2024 - 17/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Throughout the semester, students will be examined on three clinical consultation VIVAs.
One Initial Consultation VIVA (15%)
During the final week of their Block 1 Clinical Placement, students will be examined on their performance of an initial consultation with a physiotherapy patient (including assessment and treatment).
Two Follow-up Consultation VIVAs (15% each)
At the end of their Block 2 Clinical Placement, students will be examined on their performance of two different follow-up treatment sessions (~3rd sessions) with a physiotherapy client. Each treatment session will be graded separately (15% each). Prior to this assessment, students must prepare a written report about the assessment and treatment of the patient to date in the format outlined on Blackboard.
The total mark for the three Clinical Consultation VIVAs must be a passing grade (60% or 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
The total mark for the three Clinical Consultation VIVAs must be a passing grade (60% or higher) to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Materials | Clinical notes. |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Sports Coverage Logbook
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Notebook/ Logbook
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
11/11/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07
Task description
Students will keep a reflective log of their sports physiotherapy coverage/experience working with a sports team. The logbook will contain the following:
- A written statement from a responsible individual that verifies the hours and nature of the sports coverage
- A comprehensive recording of the interactions that occurred during the sports coverage, including a synopsis and reflection
- An analysis of the injury profile of the sport
- Injury risk management strategies for the sport
- Insight into other members of the inter-disciplinary sports medicine and performance team
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
via Turnitin
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.
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: a mean of 60% or higher must be achieved for the Clinical Consultation VIVAs and a mean of 60% or higher must be achieved in the Progressive Clinical Assessment. You must pass these items 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.
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
The Progressive Clinical Assessment is exempt from supplementary assessment.
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, there are no items eligible for consideration of theﾠresubmission/resit option.
Use of Generative AI in Student Placements
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) are increasingly used in society. In terms of clinical placements, students are not permitted to use AI unless explicitly indicated by the provider that this use is permitted, and the parameters of use are clear. If these are not explicit, students are expected to consult with their practice educators before implementation to determine the acceptability of generative AI use and ensure that any potential risks associated with the intended use are addressed. AI is not a replacement of, or substitute for, professional reasoning or clinical skills. Human oversight is essential in its use, and to employ generative AI effectively and responsibly, students must understand how AI works, including its functions, data storage methods, and its impact on adherence to professional codes of conduct.
If used on placement, students are responsible for any outputs generated by AI, such as clinical notes and reports, and will be held accountable for the actions of any AI that is used in clinical practice. This responsibility includes ensuring adherence to the relevant profession's code of conduct and ethical standards. Transparency about generative AI use is essential in placement environments. Students must follow the relevant policies and procedures of their placement provider. Students are reminded that they need to demonstrate their ability to meet the inherent requirements of the relevant profession, operate within its scope of practice, and ensure that client/patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Under no circumstances should identifiable clinical information be uploaded to open or external AI platforms, as it is unethical and irresponsible.
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. Please ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted throughﾠTurnitinﾠyou will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receipt from 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: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.
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Fieldwork |
Sports Coverage Provision of physiotherapy with a sports team and/or at sporting events (approximately 100 hours) and completion of associated learning tasks. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 12 |
Placement |
Clinical Reasoning Forms During clinical placement, clinical reasoning forms must be completed to advance clinical reasoning. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Placement |
Feedback Action Planning During clinical placement, feedback action planning forms must be completed to record and reflect on feedback provided, and identify strategies for improvement. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Fieldwork |
Clinical Practice A 10 week program of supervised clinical practice. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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.