Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- 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 regarding special populations (e.g., disabled, children elderly, women athletes) and conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, epilepsy) in relation to exercise and sports medicine.
SPMD7002 is a core course in the Masters of Sports Medicine, Australia's longest running post-graduate program, and covers specific materials across learning areas identified by 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
SPMD7002 is concerned with central clinical principles, knowledge, skills and evidence-based practice related toﾠ"special populations" and "special conditions" in Sports & Exercise Medicine. SPMD7002 addresses issues relevant to athletes and exercising individuals with special needs and characteristics. An extensive range of topics are covered in the course syllabus for SPMD7002 as per the core list of online lectures and materials below:
Female Athletes: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, Exercise Benefits, Adaptations, Exercise Guidelines and Contact Sports in Pregnancy, Type 2 Diabetes, Diet & Cancer, Hypertension and Diet & CVD and Exercise, Cardio-vascular Screening,ﾠ Exercise Stress Test andﾠ Emergencies in Sport and Exercise,ﾠ Normal,ﾠ Increased Vagal Tone,ﾠ Enlarged Chambers, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,ﾠ ARVC,ﾠ Long QT,ﾠCPVT ECG and Exercise, Respiratory Adaptations, Dysfunction, Exercise Induced Bronchospasm Diagnosis and Management in Exercise;ﾠ Vegetarian Athletes; Infection in Sports; Athletes, Practical Issues, General Practitioner Perspectives and Drugs in sports; ENT, Eye injuries, Concussion in Sports; Children and Adolescents in Sports; OA; Altitude,ﾠ Heat & Cold in Exercise, Spinal Cord Injury, Limb Deficiency, Vision Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Short Stature in Sports.....
SPMD7002 assumes no background except for the entry requirements to the program and follows on from SPMD7001 (Basic Principles of Sports Medicine). As with all courses within the Sports Medicine program, all materials within SPMD7002 will be accessed in online format only. A core set of video lectures is presented by sports medicine experts such as Dr Anita Green, Dr Peter Friis, Professor David Jenkins , Professor Peter Brukner and other experts.ﾠ Updated and new materials will be added from time to time in line with topics relevant to special populations and conditions in sports medicine.
Course requirements
Assumed background
SPMD7002 is a core course in the postgraduate Sports Medicine suite.ﾠ It is specifically targeted at General Practitioners wanting to increase their clinical knowledge in the area of sports and exercise medicine. SPMD7002 has no pre-requisite course or background material except for the entry requirements of MBBS or equivalent to the program. As with all courses within the Sports Medicine program, all materials within SPMD7002 will be accessed in online format only and involves all off-campus (external) self-directed learning. A core set of video lectures covering the important principles and interdisciplinary practices in Sports and Exercise Medicine is presented by your program coordinators and a team of experienced sports medicine practitioners. Updated and new materials maybe added to your course from time to time in line with topical and emerging topics relevant to sports and exercise medicine. Reading of textbook chapters and additional course articles is required in SPMD7002.
Restrictions
Available to GCSpMed & MSpMed only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Craig Engstrom
Dr Anita Green
Dr Peter Friis
Timetable
Additional timetable information
SPMD7002 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 1-2 materials and work your way through as per the 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.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
Through the course learning and assessment materials in SPMD7002 we are aim to create opportunities for you to:
- enhance your understanding of special populations and conditions in Sports and Exercise medicine
- integrate your knowledge about the multi-disciplinary nature of sports and exercise medicine
- develop, evaluate and apply clinical knowledge regarding special populations and conditions in Sports and Exercise medicine
- assess the multi-faceted aspects 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 textbook chapters (Brukner & Khan. Clinical Sports Medicine hich is available online for those students not having a hard copy) and selected journal / web readings
- completion of a series of online multiple choice exams
- completion of 2 video case studies
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
demonstrate, from a SPORTS & EXERCISE MEDICINE perspective, enhanced clinical knowledge and understanding of issues regarding "special populations" including females, children, athletes with disabilities, the tired athlete, mental health conditions in athletes, cardiac conditions in athletes, respiratory conditions in athletes, exercise/dietary aspects in athletes as well as other topics.
LO2.
demonstrate, from a sports and exercise medicine perspective, a sound understanding of issues regarding "special conditions" in sports medicine including infectious diseases,
heat illness, gastrointestinal conditions, drugs, cardiovascular problems, asthma etc.
LO3.
critically review literature and present on special populations and conditions in Sports Medicine as part of the 2 Case Study Videos
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination, Quiz |
Online MCQ Exam 1
|
25% |
19/08/2024 - 23/08/2024
5:00pm |
| Presentation |
Case Study Videos (FIRST Video)
|
10% |
8/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
5:00pm |
| Presentation |
Case Study Videos (SECOND Video)
|
10% |
14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024
5:00pm |
| Examination, Quiz |
Online MCQ Exam 2
|
55% |
21/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
5:00pm |
Assessment details
Online MCQ Exam 1
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination, Quiz
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
19/08/2024 - 23/08/2024
5:00pm
Task description
(Pre-Census) Online Multiple Choice Question Exam to assess learning of materials covered in web video lectures & appropriate textbook chapters for SPMD7002.
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.
Access to the online exam will be through your normal SPMD7002 Blackboard site.
This assessment task evaluates 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.
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 | Learn.UQ |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Online via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Where an online quiz that is available to students for a period of more than 24 hours, and you are unable to complete the quiz during the period the quiz is available, you may apply for an extension of the online quiz. All supporting documentation or information for an extension to the online quiz should cover the entire period the quiz is open.
If your extension is approved your new quiz date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
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.
Case Study Videos (FIRST Video)
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
8/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
5:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
Details of the Case Studies (for the 2 videos on different topics) will be provided for subsequent submission during the semester.
This assessment task evaluates 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.
Submission guidelines
You will be provided details on how to upload your videos via Blackboard.
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.
Case Study Videos (SECOND Video)
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024
5:00pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03
Task description
Details of the Case Studies (for the 2 videos on different topics) will be provided for subsequent submission by the end of semester.
This assessment task evaluates 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.
Submission guidelines
You will be provided details on how to upload your videos via Blackboard.
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, Quiz
- Weight
- 55%
- Due date
21/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
5:00pm
Task description
Major Online Multiple Choice Question Exam to assess learning of materials covered in web video lectures & appropriate textbook chapters for SPMD7002. Access to the online exam will be through your normal SPMD7002 Blackboard site and must be completed during the semester as per the indicated dates. Each question has only one (1) correct answer and no marks are deducted for incorrect answers.
This assessment task evaluates 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.
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 |
| Exam platform | Learn.UQ |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Online via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Where an online quiz that is available to students for a period of more than 24 hours, and you are unable to complete the quiz during the period the quiz is available, you may apply for an extension of the online quiz. All supporting documentation or information for an extension to the online quiz should cover the entire period the quiz is open.
If your extension is approved your new quiz date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
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: Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy all basic requirement for pass but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite. |
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
Assessment items are to be specifically relevant to SPORTS MEDICINE from a GENERAL PRACTICE perspective for the clinical work of the individuals enrolled in the course.
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
In addition to the video lectures and online papers, the SPMD7002 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 |
Lecture |
Video Lectures SPMD7002 involves accessing the online lecture materials, presentations and associated readings on your SPMD7002 Blackboard site. SPMD7002 is based around a core set of lectures from Dr Anita Green (Joint Co-ordinator, Professor Peter Brukner (Adjunct Professor, School of Human Movement Studies) and Professor David Jenkins. SPMD7002 covers a number of topics of relevance to special populations and special conditions in clinical sports medicine. |
Additional learning activity information
SPMD7002 incorporates web-based teaching with experts from various clinical and exercise physiology backgrounds in line with the interdisciplinary nature of sports and exercise medicine.
Whilst the online lectures are available 24/7 for self-paced learning, we recommend that you complete the online lectures in the prescribed weeks.
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: