RESEARCH STUDY
EXS5RES
2020
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop professional practice as an exercise physiologist by using research to inform clinical reasoning. This subject aims to develop your research skills and apply discipline-specific knowledge and techniques to address an exercise physiology-related question. Individually, or as part of a small group, you will work on a research project that will include: planning, project management, data collection, data analysis, critical interpretation/evaluation and dissemination of findings. These are essential skills to support evidence-based clinical exercise therapy. You will be expected to meet with your project supervisor on a regular basis and work independently in self-directed learning.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Stephen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in HZESPB - Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Exercise Physiology or HMEPB - Master of Exercise Physiology
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Berg, K E & Latin, R W
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WATKINS, PHILADELPHIA.
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Source location: N/A
Research methods in Physical Activity
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Thomas, J, Nelson, J & Silverman, S.
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: 7TH EDN
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: N/A
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Introduction to research in the health sciences
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Polgar, S & Thomas, S A
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: 6TH EDN
Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH.
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stephen Cousins
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Introductory seminar
SeminarWeek: 43 - 43
One 8.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Student Conference
Supervised ResearchWeek: 12 - 43
One 1.00 hour supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Requirements are indicative of the volume of study required for this project. Actual commitment could vary according to the project undertake.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 13 - 42
One 3.00 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Requirements are indicative of the volume of study required for this project. Actual commitment could vary according to the project undertake.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual 2,000-word written research proposal, including introduction, purpose/hypothesis, methods | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
Individual 5,000-word scientific report. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 20-minute oral presentation/ defence to peers and other health professionals. equivalent to 2000Including submission of written abstract, presentation and oral defence - equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |