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Physiotherapy Research in Practice (PHTY40012)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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The subject comprises a series of advanced lectures, delivered in research seminar format with accompanying readings and learning activities, each focussing on a key area of physiotherapy research methodology in the context of a specific clinical field and practice context. Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of research methodologies that can be applied to address physiotherapy research questions across a range of areas such as acute cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, exercise oncology, neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, and sports and exercise, and paediatrics.
Students will also attend workshops, journal clubs and postgraduate research presentations or research meetings relevant to their specific topic.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and explain experimental design, experimental implementation, data evaluation and communication as it relates to current research in physiotherapy in a broad ethical context.
- Identify the key themes in physiotherapy research within research environments and explain how these translate into clinical management
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of physiotherapy
- Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form.
Generic skills
- Understanding scientific and ethical approaches to research questions
- Appreciating how data are evaluated
- Presenting a constructive critique of research
- Developed written and oral communication skills to a high standard
- Contributing to intellectual discussion
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Corequisites
Corequisite
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PHTY40013 | Physiotherapy Science Research Project 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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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Written Report Structured critical appraisal
| Week 6 | 40% |
Oral presentation Research report to lay audience
| End of the assessment period | 35% |
Infographic figure
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Written Reflection
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
80% Attendance at seminars Hurdle requirement: 80% Attendance at seminars is required to pass the subject | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Adam Bryant Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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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