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Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences A (PHTY90115)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Simon Murray
Administrative Coordination
Overview
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This subject will provide physiotherapy students with a general conceptual and evidence-based background in foundational biomedical sciences that underpin physiotherapy clinical practice and research. It will build on and integrate assumed areas of knowledge in the disciplines of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to an understanding of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and systems level. Systems and functions covered will include the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurological, metabolic, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems. Students will be expected to draw on research evidence to understand variations from typical structure and function and to apply an understanding of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to their clinical reasoning related to health. In this subject, students will also reflect on their personal attitudes to and respond in an ethical manner to the privilege of learning anatomy from the study of human cadavers. They will expand on their personal skills for respectful collaboration in groupwork and will concisely and effectively communicate their understanding of the body’s structures and function in their clinical reasoning for physiotherapy practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evidence an advanced knowledge of the anatomy of the human body and its role in the structure and function of the key systems of the human body
- Identify and illustrate anatomical structures, relationships and mechanisms that relate to the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, metabolic, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems
- Recognise, articulate and apply ethical principles in the study of anatomy and respect for the body after life
- Accurately describe the physiology of the body systems (integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, metabolic, gastrointestinal and reproductive) and their role in the typical function of the human body
- Apply an understanding of the cardio-respiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological systems in healthy subjects so as to recognise dysfunction within these systems
- Apply knowledge of how personal factors (such as genetics) and environmental factors (such as nutrition and temperature) influence the structure and function of the human body
- Critically review research and evidence in applied anatomy and physiology, building an understanding of common anatomical variations that can influence assessment, intervention and evaluation in physiotherapy practice
- Collaborate to produce evidence of knowledge of anatomy and physiology and its influence on clinical reasoning
Generic skills
- the ability to problem solve in the areas of biomedical sciences
- self-directed learning as the basis of lifelong learning skills
- time management in order to use their study time effectively
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHRM90023 | Pharmacology for Physiotherapy A | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
6.25 |
PHTY90117 | Integrated Professional Practice A | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
31.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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2 Mid Semester Tests (MSTs)
| Approximately weeks 6 and 10 of the teaching block. | 30% |
ePortfolio
| Commence in the middle of the teaching block to be submitted by the end of the Semester 1 teaching period | 20% |
Continuous assessment: 5 intra-semester on-line practical-based quizzes (MCQs) each worth approximately 2%
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Written Exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Simon Murray Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 hours per week of lectures and 2 hours per week of practicals Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 7 February 2022 Pre teaching requirements To be directed by subject coordinator Teaching period 14 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 18 February 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Subject Co-ordinator
Dr Simon Murray
Administrative Coordination
Additional delivery details
Synchronous and asynchronous, including flipped classroom format, whole group and smaller group style tutorials and guided workshops
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024