Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Develops theoretical and practical skills relating to general principles in sports medicine including injury classification, etiology, prevention; injury diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
SPMD7001 - Principles of Sports Medicine
SPMD7001 is a core course in the Masters of Sports Medicine, Australia's longest running post-graduate program, and covers important materials across learning areas identified in an international Delphi consensus for Sports & Exercise Medicine programs (Humphries et al. BJSM. 2021; 55:81-83). See online supplemental document for specifics: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/55/2/81/DC1/embed/inline-supplementary-material-1.pdf?download=true
SPMD7001 focuses on important clinical principles, skills and evidence-based practice in Sports & Exercise Medicine. A wide range of topics are covered in the course syllabus for SPMD7001 as per the summary of online lectures and materials below:
An Introduction to Sports Medicine,ﾠ Scope of Sports Medicine, Acute Bone Injuries in Athletes, Overuse Bone Injuries in Athletes, Ligament Injuries in the Athlete, Acute Muscle Injuries in Athletes, Overuse Muscle Injuries in Athletes, Acute Joint Injuries in the Athlete, Tendon Injuries in the Athlete, Nerve Injuries in the Athlete, Bursa Injuries in the Athlete, Skin Injuries in the Athlete, Overuse Injuries in the Athlete, Muscle Cramp, Delayed Muscle Soreness, Muscle Injuries in Athletes - Clinical Biomechanics, Principles of Diagnosis in Sports Medicine, Diagnosis in Sports, Injury Prevention in the Athlete – Workload, Injury Prevention in the Athlete, Event Coverage, Travelling with the Team, Exercise Medicine – Introduction, Physical Activity Guidelines, Non Adherence to Exercise, Promoting Adherence in Exercise , Behavioural Counselling in Exercise, Exercise & Mental Health, Exercise & Depression, Exercise & Anxiety, Exercise & Serious Mental Illness, Exercise Medicine, Exercise Medicine – MSK, Exercise Medicine – Bone, Exercise Medicine – CVD, Exercise Prescription: How to take an exercise history, Solution focused motivational strategies, Who can and cannot safely start exercising, How can I prescribe exercise, Exercise prescription for the average person and more.
Our highly experienced teaching team is continually working to update / develop new materials for your SPMD7001 course to help enhance your clinical knowledge and skills in the field of Sports & Exercise Medicine. We will email you during the semester when new or updated materials are uploaded for your course.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
SPMD7001 is targeted at General Practitioners wanting to increase their basic and clinical knowledge in the area of Sports & Exercise Medicine. As part of the Postgraduate Sports Medicine program, SPMD7001 has no pre-requisite course and enrollment is permitted based on satisfying the entry requirements to the program. As with all courses within the Sports Medicine program, all materials within SPMD7001 will be accessed in online format only and involves all off-campus (external) learning.
An extensive syllabus of online lectures, case based learning and related materials is provided to facilitate the learning and integration of the basic principles and interdisciplinary practice of Sports & Exercise Medicine.ﾠ Updated and new materials will be added from time to time in line with topical and emerging topics relevant to sports and exercise medicine. Reading of textbook chapters and course papers is an ESSENTIAL requirement of SPMD7001.
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
SPMD
Restrictions
Available to GCSpMed & MSpMed only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Anita Green
Dr Peter Friis
Timetable
Additional timetable information
SPMD7001 is a FULLY online course involving self-directed, external learning. The flexible online design of the course allows materials to be viewed 24/7 with accessing / re-accessing of materials available at any stage of the semester. We do however, REQUIRE you to commence with the week 1 materials and work your way through as per the weekly sequenced schedule for learning & ASSESSMENT requirements. From time to time new and/or updated video lectures may be added to the course syllabus - notification of this will be sent to your UQ email through means of BlackBoard.
Aims and outcomes
Through the course and assessment materials in SPMD7001 we are aim to create opportunities for you to:
- further develop your understanding of basic principles of Sports and Exercise medicine
- further develop your understanding and knowledge about the multi-disciplinary nature of Sports and Exercise medicine
- further develop, evaluate and apply clinical knowledge regarding musculoskeletal and other injuries in Sports and Exercise medicine
- further assess the multi-faceted aspects of chronic heath conditions in Sports and Exercise medicine
- engage with selected literature in the field of Sports and Exercise medicine
Achievement of these aims will be facilitated through the following learning and assessment materials:
- engaging with learning materials provided in a comprehensive series of expert online lectures / presentations
- reading and integration of learning materials from accompanying textbook chapters (Brukner & Khan . Clinical Sports Medicine) and selected journal / web readings
- completion of a series of online multiple choice exams
- completion of 2 video case studies
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
demonstrate a broad and informed understanding of acute and overuse injuries and injury prevention in the field of sports and exercise medicine
LO2.
demonstrate a broad and informed understanding of Nerve Injuries in the Athlete, Bursa Injuries in the Athlete, Skin Injuries in the Athlete
LO3.
demonstrate a broad and informed understanding of the basic principles for the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports and exercise related injuries and conditions
LO4.
demonstrate a broad and informed understanding of clinical biomechanics, pain, event coverage / team travel in relation to sports and exercise medicine
LO5.
demonstrate a broad and informed understanding of Physical Activity Guidelines, Non Adherence to Exercise, Promoting Adherence in Exercise , Behavioural Counselling in Exercise, Exercise & Mental Health & Depression
LO6.
demonstrate well developed clinical knowledge, reasoning and communication skills for successful completion of case study videos on specific topics in Sports & Exercise Medicine
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
Online MCQ Exam 1
|
20% |
24/03/2025 - 28/03/2025 |
| Presentation |
Video Case Studies
|
20% (2 x videos worth 10% each) |
23/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Examination |
Online MCQ Exam 2
|
50% |
26/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Reflection |
Reflective Practice Video
|
10% |
9/06/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Online MCQ Exam 1
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
24/03/2025 - 28/03/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
(Pre-Census) Online Multiple Choice Question Exam to assess learning of materials covered in web video lectures & appropriate textbook chapters for SPMD7001.
Materials from Weeks 1 to 4 (inclusive) will be covered.
The MCQ exams are structured within an overall framework of 2 minutes per question - for example a 50 minute time period would be set for a 25 question MCQ quiz.
Each question has only one (1) correct answer and no marks are deducted for incorrect answers.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 50 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Access to the online exam will be through your normal SPMD7001 Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
Video Case Studies
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 20% (2 x videos worth 10% each)
- Due date
23/05/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
You will be required to record 2 x Case Videos, each 5 to 7 minutes (MAXIMUM) in length, from the topic provided.
A worked example of a demonstration Case Study will be available for your guidance and reference.
Submission guidelines
You will upload your videos via your private, secure SPMD7001 Blackboard Link (instructions will be forwarded during the semester).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
Online MCQ Exam 2
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
26/05/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
Major Online Multiple Choice Question Exam to assess learning of materials covered in web video lectures & appropriate textbook chapters for SPMD7001. Each question has only one (1) correct answer and no marks are deducted for incorrect answers.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Access to the online exam will be through your normal SPMD7001 Blackboard site
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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.
Reflective Practice Video
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
9/06/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
Reflective Practice Video - Submit a video detailing application of course knowledge for patient care.
Submission guidelines
To be submitted via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
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 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester of 0-24% |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester of 25-44% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester of 45-49% |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester of 50-64% |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester of 65-74% |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester of 75-84% |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score over the course of the semester of 85-100% |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
What is Turnitin
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
· a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
· an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library website
Submit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note:
When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on the Preview Submission page and click on the Submit to Turnitin button. ﾠ
Remember to download your digital receipt in your Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission.
If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contact section of the Course Profile.
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
In addition to the video lectures and online papers, the SPMD7001 web pages may contain links to various external URLs of general relevance / background interest to the course (from time to time some of these external links may be "broken" due to changed URLs etc and may require sporadic editing - broken links can often happen randomly so please contact the course co-ordinators for us to review same).
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 |
Lecture |
Online Video Lectures Video Lectures (Lecture Series): SPMD7001 involves accessing the weekly lecture materials, presentations and associated readings on your SPMD7001 Blackboard site. SPMD7001 involves a comprehensive syllabus of lectures delivered by our multidisciplinary team including Dr Anita Green (Joint Co-ordinator), Ad/Prof Peter Brukner (Adjunct, School of Human Movement Studies), Dr Sharon Stay, Dr Peter Friis and A/Prof David Jenkins. SPMD7001 covers an extensive range of "general principle" topics of importance to clinical sports and exercise medicine. |
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.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: