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Sports Medicine Research Project (MEDI90091)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
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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 (Extended)
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Semester 2 (Extended)
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) - Online Semester 2 (Extended) - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolling in this subject will normally occur towards the end of the Masters study pathway. This means students will have completed all core subjects and all or most elective subjects. Individual requests to complete the capstone subject earlier in the student’s pathway will be at the discretion of the course coordinator.
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Research proposal Presentation
| Week 8 | 20% |
Research proposal written report
| Week 9 | 10% |
Dissemination Evidence: Communication of project outcomes to a relevant target audience (eg poster, presentation, flier)
| Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
Research Report
| End of the teaching period | 60% |
Participation in synchronous research meetings Hurdle requirement: Minimum 90% attendance | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended) - Online
Coordinator Thorlene Egerton Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 280 hours Pre teaching start date 23 January 2023 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 30 January 2023 to 25 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 3 February 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 2 July 2023 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Semester 2 (Extended) - Online
Coordinator Thorlene Egerton Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 280 hours Pre teaching start date 17 July 2023 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 24 July 2023 to 10 December 2023 Last self-enrol date 28 July 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 December 2023 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
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: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023