Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
Advances student's knowledge and clinical reasoning skills in pain and clinical sciences in musculoskeletal and sport and exercise physiotherapy.
Course requirements
Restrictions
MPhty students only
Course contact
Course coordinator
Course staff
Course lecturer
Associate Professor Natalie Collins
Associate Professor Michelle Smith
Mr Zac Southern
Associate Professor Shaun O'Leary
Dr Viana Vuvan
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
To develop students’ knowledge and clinical reasoning skills surrounding the assessment and treatment of pain and musculoskeletal and sports injuries and conditions.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-informed practice and advanced clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal and sports and exercise physiotherapy.
LO2.
Understand different types of pain and underlying mechanisms.
LO3.
Describe and demonstrate the use of patient-reported and clinical outcome measures of pain, function and disability in the assessment and treatment of sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
LO4.
Demonstrate an in depth understanding and awareness of person-centred care/practice.
LO5.
Demonstrate an in depth understanding of when a client should be referred to other health care professionals.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique |
Written Assignment: Pain (Module 1)
|
40% |
21/03/2025 2:00 pm |
| Presentation |
5x5 presentation: Spinal condition (Module 2)
|
30% |
11/04/2025 2:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique |
Written assignment: Peripheral condition (Module 3)
|
30% |
2/05/2025 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Written Assignment: Pain (Module 1)
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
21/03/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students are required to analyse one of four cases, and provide a case formulation exploring the different biological, psychological and social contributors to the patient's pain presentation. Students must then provide an analysis of this case formulation and planned assessments from this. They will then design a management plan based on their case formulation and projected assessment findings.
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 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 and how to apply for an assessment extensions can be found at: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland.
Late submission
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late or, for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day (including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
5x5 presentation: Spinal condition (Module 2)
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
11/04/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will select a spinal condition (from a list of topics), and present a 5-minute presentation that demonstrates their understanding of the relevant research surrounding the evidence-based management of the condition.
Presentations will be pre-recorded by students, using the powerpoint slide template provided.
Submission guidelines
The video recording and powerpoint file are to be submitted 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 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 and how to apply for an assessment extensions can be found at: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland.
Late submission
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late or, for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day (including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
Written assignment: Peripheral condition (Module 3)
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
2/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will be required to provide a written report of a case study based on a challenging patient with an upper or lower limb condition that they have treated this year.
The report will include a body chart of symptoms and key clinical exam findings, as well as an outline and discussion of the patho-mechanical basis for their specific presentation, and clinical reasoning behind the assessment and chosen treatment / management.
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 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 and how to apply for an assessment extensions can be found at: Applying for an extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland.
Late submission
Late submission of assessment items will attract a penalty of 10% of the mark per day late or, for work graded on a 1-7 scale, a deduction of one grade per day (including weekends and public holidays), unless a formal extension has been organised prior to the due date.
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%.
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.
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 |
Lecture |
PHTY7951 Webcasts Each week you will have access to approximately 3 hours of webcasts. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 8 |
Tutorial |
Online drop-in sessions Drop in sessions are for students to ask any questions about their progress on the assessment tasks in the course and ask any questions about the course content. 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.