Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
A supervised, structured research project in an area appropriate to clinical sports medicine.
SPMD7009 involves an individual research project focusing on Sports and Exercise Medicine. The project, which will build on independent research and scholarly skills developed in earlier coursework, may involve a number of approaches. The most commonly undertaken approaches for SPMD7009 projects include: Narrative Reviews, Systematic Reviews (with or without Meta-Analysis), Case Studies / Series, Clinical Audit;ﾠ other options may be considered pending negotiation with the program coordinators. Given the diverse backgrounds, interests and circumstances of the general and medical practitioners in the Masters program, there is considerable flexibility around topics chosen for the SPMD7009 projects not withstanding topics MUST have clear relevance toﾠsports and exercise medicine.
Typically, project reports will be 10 -15 pages in length (exclusive of references) and be reflective of the #4unit semester long course.
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Course requirements
Assumed background
An individual research project will be undertaken in an area appropriate to clinical sports medicine and conducted on a topic selected of relevance to the clinical practice of the individual general practitioner. The project, which will build on independent research and scholarly skills developed in earlier coursework, may involve a number of approaches. The most commonly undertaken project is a systematic review involving integration and analysis of the most recent research iterature on a chosen topic in sports and exercise medicine. Other projects, such as an empirical survey or case series on a topic of special interest, possibly following on from the student's previous study, professional activities or research interests, may be undertaken during the semester (13 weeks) pending consideration of participant availability, ethical approvals,ﾠ project scope etc.
Restrictions
Available to MSpMed only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Craig Engstrom
Facilitator
Dr Ali Valdor
Timetable
Additional timetable information
SPMD7009 entails a self-paced approach for the completion of your project - it needs to be commensurate with a #4 unit semester long course. Comparison with the times RECOMMENDED for your previous 2# courses (e.g., SPMD7001,ﾠSPMD7002, SPMD7003, SPMD7004 and SPMD7005) serve as the reference for SPMD7009.
Aims and outcomes
In your SPMD7009 research project we aim to create opportunities for you to:
- identify and formulate a project topic of relevance to sport and exercise medicine
- effectively engage with information and online technologies to collect and organise information and ideas within an evidence based approach
- critically analyse and integrate research from high quality sources and clinical studies
- summarise and provide well justified decisions from the recent literature using an evidence-based approach
- clearly and concisely convey the above in written format
- provide a comprehensive insight into current and likely future developments and clinical practice for your chosen topic
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
effectively communicate a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the research field related to your self-selected topic in sports and exercise medicine
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project | SPMD7009 Research Proposal & Report | 100% Research Proposal (10%), Research Report (90%) |
Research Proposal 9/08/2024 5:00 pm Research Report 8/11/2024 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
SPMD7009 Research Proposal & Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 100% Research Proposal (10%), Research Report (90%)
- Due date
Research Proposal 9/08/2024 5:00 pm
Research Report 8/11/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
An individual research report on a topic / project appropriate to clinical sports and exercise medicine as typically guided by an area previoulsy covered in coursework in SPMD7001, SPMD7002, SPMD7003, SPMD7004 and SPMD7005 or of clinical interest for the individual practitioner.
Assessment for SPMD7009 is based on:
1. Research Proposal (300 - 500 words) that outlines the research topic and planned areas (e.g., epidemiological / etiological information, diagnosis, management) for the planned SPMD7009 project. This assessment item is worth 10% of the final grade.
2. Final Report (10 - 15 pages, excluding references). This assessment item is worth 90% of the final grade.
The research project will 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.
Submission guidelines
Submit to the Turnitin submission portal 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.
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: Fail (0-24%) No critical analysis (see above); poorly written / inadequately referenced / ill-structured paper; inadequate/no use of figures / tables highlighting / summarizing important information; frequent grammatical / spelling errors. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fail (25-44%) No critical analysis (see above); poorly written / referenced / structured (headings / sub-headings) paper; inadequate/no use of figures / tables highlighting / summarizing important information; frequent grammatical / spelling errors. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fail (45-49%) Limited / no critical analysis (see above); satisfactory written / referenced / structured (headings / sub-headings) paper; inadequate use of figures / tables highlighting / summarizing important information; notable grammatical / spelling errors. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Pass (50% - 64%) Some critical analysis (see above); satisfactory written / referenced / structured (headings / sub-headings) paper; use of figures / tables highlighting / summarizing important information; notable grammatical / spelling errors. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Credit (65% - 74%) Good critical analysis (see above); satisfactory written / referenced / structured (headings / sub-headings) paper; use of figures / tables highlighting / summarizing important information; limited grammatical / spelling errors. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Distinction (75% - 84%) High level of critical analysis (see above); good quality written / referenced / structured (headings / sub-headings) paper with logical flow between sections; informative figures / tables highlighting / summarizing important information; no grammatical / spelling errors. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: High Distinction (>85%) Outstanding level of critical analysis (including statistical interpretation / research design considerations) of recent and relevant literature; high quality written / referenced / structured (headings / sub-headings) paper with logical flow between sections; creative (original) and informative figures / tables highlighting / summarizing important information; no grammatical / spelling errors. |
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
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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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Dedicated use of universally respected sites on evidence based medicine and systematic reviews (e.g., Cochrane Library, Clinical Evidence), as available through your UQ resources, forms a significant component of your SPMD7009 project.
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 3 |
Not Timetabled |
Research Proposal Submission of a research proposal (300 - 500 words) that outlines the research topic and planned areas (e.g., epidemiological / etiological information, diagnosis, management) for the planned SPMD7009 project |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Exam week 1 |
Not Timetabled |
Written Report The SPMD7009 Project involves a self-selected project involving a current research topic in Sports and Exercise Medicine of clinical relevance to an individual medical practitioner s practice and interests. As a general guide, final project submissions will be 10 -15 pages in length (exclusive of references) and be reflective of the #4unit semester long course. Whilst the format for your SPMD7009 paper is flexible, it should typically be based on that of review / research papers published in high quality medical sources / journals (e.g., Cochrane Reviews, Clinical Evidence, Sports Medicine, American Journal of Sports Medicine, or other major Medical Journals). Given the variety of topics which may be undertaken, it is difficult to prescribe a specific number of references for FINAL inclusion in your paper but it should be COMPREHENSIVE (30 50 reviewed papers as a guide), RECENT (good representation of 70% + of recent references in last 5 years) and of the HIGHEST quality available (peer reviewed journals). Learning outcomes: L01 |
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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