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 clinical skills for assessment and management of common upper body injuries in sport including shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand; head and spine injuries.
SPMD7003 - Upper Limb, Head, Neck and Trunk Sport Injuries.
SPMD7003 is a core course in the Masters of Sports Medicine, Australia's longest running post-graduate program, and covers 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
SPMD7003 focuses on common / important musculoskeletal injuries of the "upper body" of importance to Sports and Exercise Medicine. A broad range of topics are covered in the course syllabus for SPMD7003 as per the specific list of online lectures and materials below:
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome – (Acromion, Injections & Pain Sources), Shoulder Instability (Recurrent, Labrum, Trauma), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Injuries, Pectoralis Major Injuries in Athletes, Cervical Spine & Shoulder Pain in Athletes, Shoulder Injuries in Mature Athletes, Bracing in Shoulder Injuries, Acromioclavicular Injuries in Athletes, Sternoclavicular Injuries in Athletes, Clavicle Injuries in Athletes, Suprascapular Nerve Injuries in Athletes, Elbow Pain - Biceps Tears, Anterior Elbow Pain in Athletes, Elbow Dislocations in Athletes, Elbow Pain & OCD in Athletes, Medial Elbow Pain, Lateral Elbow Pain, Tendinopathy & Pain, Wrist Injuries in Athletes, Jersey Finger in Athletes, Flexor Pulley Injuries in Athletes, Skier's Thumb Injuries in Athletes
Our highly experienced teaching team is continually working to update / develop new materials for your SPMD7003 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.
Course requirements
Assumed background
SPMD7003 focuses on common / important musculoskeletalﾠ injuries of the "upper body" including shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist and hand injuries in Sports & Exercise Medicine. A broad range of topics, with an emphasis on evidence-based and clinically important aspects,ﾠ are covered in the course syllabus for SPMD7003 as per the comprehensive list of online lectures and materials below:
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Impingement, Shoulder Instability, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Pectoralis Major Tears, Cervical Spine & Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Injuries - Mature Athlete, Bracing in Shoulder Injuries, AC Injuries, Sternoclavicular Injuries in Athletes, Clavicle Injuries in Athletes, Suprascapular Nerve Injuries, Clinical Biomechanics, Biceps Tears, Anterior Elbow Pain, Elbow Dislocations, Elbow Pain & OCD, Medial Elbow Pain, Lateral Elbow Pain, Tendinopathy & Pain, Wrist Pain, Jersey Finger, Flexor Pulley Injury, Skier's Thumb etc.
SPMD7003 assumes no background except for the entry requirements to the program. As with all courses within the Sports Medicine program, all materials within SPMD7003 will be accessed in online format only and involves all off-campus (external) learning. A comprehensive syllabus of online lectures, case based learning and related materials has been developed to facilitate the learning and integration of materials in SPMD7003.
Updated and new materials will be added to from time to time in line with topical and emerging topics relevant to sports and exercise medicine. We will email you during the semester when new or updated materials are uploaded for your course.
Reading of textbook chapters and course papers is an essential requirement for SPMD7003.ﾠ
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
HMST7001 or SPMD7001
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
SPMD7004
Restrictions
Available to GCSpMed & MSpMed only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Peter Friis
Timetable
Additional timetable information
SPMD7003 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 SPMD7003 we aim to create opportunities for you to:
- further develop your clinical knowledge and reasoning for the assessment and management of upper limb injuries in athletes.
- facilitate integration of your clinical knowledge of upper limb injuries in athletes into an evidence-based practice and multi-disciplinary framework
- assess 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 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 an enhanced and evidence-based understanding of the principles for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of acute and overuse injuries of the shoulder joint
LO2.
demonstrate an enhanced and evidence-based understanding of the principles for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of acute and overuse injuries of the elbow joint
LO3.
demonstrate an enhanced and evidence-based understanding of the principles for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of acute and overuse injuries of the wrist
LO4.
demonstrate an enhanced and evidence-based understanding of the principles for the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of acute and overuse injuries of the hand and fingers
LO5.
integrate clinically important components of joint examinations and other clinically relevant procedures for upper limb injuries
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, Quiz |
Online MCQ Exam 1
|
20% |
28/03/2025 - 28/03/2025 |
| Presentation |
Video Case Studies
|
20% (2 x videos worth 10% each) |
23/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Examination, Quiz |
Online MCQ Exam 2
|
50% |
26/05/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
| Presentation |
Reflective Practice Video
|
10% |
9/06/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Online MCQ Exam 1
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination, Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
28/03/2025 - 28/03/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
(Pre-Census) Online Multiple Choice Question Exam to assess learning of materials covered in web video lectures & appropriate textbook chapters for SPMD7003.
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 SPMD7003 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
- Written
- 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 Video, 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 to your private, secure SPMD7003 "My Media" 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, Quiz
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
26/05/2025 - 30/05/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Major Online Multiple Choice Question Exam to assess learning of materials covered in web video lectures & appropriate textbook chapters for SPMD7003. 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 SPMD7003 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
- Presentation
- 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 |
Lecture |
Lecture Series Online Video Lectures (Lecture Series): SPMD7003 involves self-directed learning from a comprehensive series of expert online lectures and materials associated readings and textbook chapters (Brukner & Khan). The lectures and associated course materials which are organized in fortnightly "blocks" are progressively sequenced from Weeks 1-2 to Week 13 . The lecture series have been planned and developed by the joint course co-coordinators - Dr Peter Friis and Associate Professor Craig Engstrom. SPMD7003 is based around a core set of lectures from the joint course coordinators and expert contributors such as Dr Peter Brukner, Dr Peter Myers, Dr Peter Rowan etc. SPMD7003 covers a broad spectrum of topics central to clinical sports medicine. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Case-based learning |
Video Case Studies 2 Video Case Studies (2 Videos) |
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
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