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Sports Medicine Research Project (MEDI90091)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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This 25 credit point subject is a capstone experience that will run over two consecutive terms. Building upon previous learning and the University of Melbourne graduate attributes, the subject provides opportunities to extend, deepen and apply knowledge, skills and attributes in the context of a research project.
Students will be part of a research team and will work on aspects of a research project in collaboration with an experienced researcher . The student will communicate with the research team via synchronous online meetings and asynchronous discussions. This subject is an opportunity for students to integrate knowledge and research skills to develop, frame and address a research question. The research question can be answered by a systematic review of the literature, by an analysis of an existing data set or by testing a hypothesis within an existing research project.
Students are required to select a project from a list of research projects made available to them. The subject coordinator in consultation with the research supervisor and student will determine the content and extent of the project.
Students will be required to submit a report comprising a critical review of literature, methodological choices and rationale, results addressing the research hypothesis and discussion of findings and implications of the research project.
This capstone also provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary networking; dissemination of project outcomes with student peers and colleagues; and peer review prior to submission of the final assessment task. Students will be expected to communicate their findings in a concise and scholarly manner to their peers.
Intended learning outcomes
The curriculum is designed around three elements that provide integration throughout the program.
Sports Medicine Theory & Practice:
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of contemporary research approaches
- Analyse and synthesize salient features and important theoretical, methodological and empirical trends in published literature and data
- Develop and frame appropriate research questions
- Critically analyse and interpret research findings
Evidence & innovation:
- Analyze, synthesize and critically evaluate literature and published resources relevant to the research project research
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the principle of research ethics and the ability to apply these principles in practice
Clinical practice in context:
- Demonstrate academic writing, oral and creative skills to present information to both specialists in academic forums and specialists and non-specialist in clinical contexts
- Plan and execute a substantial research based project
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successfully completed all core subjects for the Master of Sports Medicine
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in clinical health science
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research Report
| End of the teaching period | 60% |
Dissemination Evidence: Communication of project outcomes to a relevant target audience (eg poster, presentation, flier)
| Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
Participation in synchronous research meetings Hurdle requirement: Minimum 90% attendance | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Research proposal Presentation
| Week 8 | 20% |
Research proposal written report
| Week 9 | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February - Online
Principal coordinator Louisa Remedios Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 280 hours Pre teaching start date 28 January 2019 Pre teaching requirements There is a one week pre-teaching period during which students are encouraged to view a video presentation of an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations These activities serve to prepare the students for commencing in their learning fully informed about the requirements of the subject. Teaching period 4 February 2019 to 23 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 29 January 2019 Census date 8 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 30 June 2019 February contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - July - Online
Principal coordinator Louisa Remedios Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 280 hours Pre teaching start date 15 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements There is a one week pre-teaching period during which students are encouraged to view a video presentation of an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations These activities serve to prepare the students for commencing in their learning fully informed about the requirements of the subject. Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 8 December 2019 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2019 Census date 23 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 October 2019 Assessment period ends 15 December 2019 July contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Time commitment details
Approximately 280 hours, (18 weeks x 12 hrs + 64 contact hrs). The final assessment task will be submitted at the end of week 9, in the second term (Week 18). Students will be expected to complete independent learning activity equivalent to approximately 12 hours a week over the 18 weeks.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022