PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY5PDS
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will be given the opportunity to learn the scientific and clinical bases of contemporary sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy in professional development programs approved by the School of Physiotherapy and accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Relevant anatomy, physiology, radiology, medical sciences, psychology, basic clinical reasoning and practical skills are taught with particular emphasis on clinical application and evidence based practice. In addition to the core material presented at approved professional development courses, students have the flexibility to enrol in other courses specific to their needs.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Henry Wajswelner
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HCSP - Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy or HZSPMY - Master of Sports Physiotherapy / Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical Sports Medicine | Recommended | Brukner P and Khan K | MCGRAW-HILL SYDNEY, 2ND EDN, 2001 |
| Readings | Evidence-based Sports Medicine. | Recommended | MacAuley D and Best T | BMJ BOOKS, LONDON, EDS 2002 |
Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Henry Wajswelner
Class requirements
Professional Development Programs
One 13.0 days professional development programs per study period and delivered via blended.
"104 hours of attendance at professional development programs approved by the School of Physiotherapy and accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. This must include a spinal course of the equivalence of 20 hours or the Spinal 1 course (20 hours)if available in your state, Level 1 Sports course (12 hours) and Level 2 Sports course (20 hours total) which are offered by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. In addition to contact time, students are expected to complete pre and post course reading tasks as well as a written assignment for each course completed. Students enrolled in the combined masters program (HZSPMP) who have already completed PTY5PDM may be eligible for credit for hours and assignments in this subject."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Completed spreadsheet of planned professional development courses | Hurdle-(spreadsheet and instructions on LMS) | 0 |
| total of 7,500 word assignments | 750 words for each 10 hours need to be completed. HZSPMP and HCSP students who have completed PTY5PDM are required to complete 50% of the assessment tasks. | 100 |