RESEARCH DESIGN IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY3HON
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject runs concurrently with the undergraduate course and is offered as the first part of a two-year program in third and fourth years, leading to the award of a honours degree. This subject introduces students to the principles of conducting research which is of relevance to physiotherapy. Each student works closely with a supervisor who guides the development of a research project. In addition, students attend regular lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions in which the theoretical and pragmatic aspects of conducting research are discussed. Topics include writing skills for literature reviews, the use of computers in research and the application of principles of research design as learnt in PHE1RMH and PHE2RMH. Emphasis is placed on encouraging the student to apply principles of critical analysis to the theory and practice of research.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Karen Dodd
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PTY2CLP, HBS2APC, HBS2PPB, PHE2BDA, PTY2CDP, PTY2PSC, HBS2NSM, HBS2PPY, PHE2BDB, PHE2RMH, PTY2EPA, PTY2PAE, PTY2PSD, PHE1RMH.
Co-requisites: PTY3PHE, PTY3CRP, PTY3MSP, PTY3NEU
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic performance in 1st and 2nd year.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 4 | Prescribed | American Psychological Association. | 5TH EDN, WASHINGTON, DC: AUTHOR 2001. |
| Readings | Foundations of clinical research: applications to practice | Recommended | Portney, L. G. and Watkins M. P. | 2ND EDN. APPLETON AND LANGE 2000. |