PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY

PTY5PDS

2020

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.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Henry Wajswelner

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 one of the following courses: HCSP - Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy or HZSPMP - Master of Sports Physiotherapy / Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or HZSPMY - Master of Sports Physiotherapy / Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

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

Clinical Sports Medicine

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Brukner P and Khan K

Year: 2001

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL SYDNEY

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Evidence-based Sports Medicine.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: MacAuley D and Best T

Year: 2002

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: BMJ BOOKS, LONDON, EDS

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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

01. Apply hypothetico-deductive clinical reasoning principles to develop an examination and management plan
02. Evaluate an athlete/client's sports injury related problem incorporating diagnostic reasoning and evidence pertaining to diagnosis
03. Examine an athletes body regions and function by designing and performing an advanced physical examination.
04. Develop a management and rehabilitation plan which incorporates principles of motor learning, physical training, specific exercise prescription and manual therapy, as well as the relevant evidence
05. Critique and evaluate the material presented on professional development courses attended.
06. Develop a personal professional development plan based on the knowledge and skills gaps relevant to your current and future clinical practice.

On-Line, 2020, All Year, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Henry Wajswelner

Class requirements

Professional Development ProgramsWeek: 0 - 0
One 13.00 days professional development programs per study period from week 0 to week 0 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 or HZSPMY) who have already completed PTY5PDM may be eligible for credit for hours and assignments in this subject.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Total of 7,500 word assignments750 words for each 10 hours need to be completed. HZSPMP, HZSPMY and HCSP students who have completed PTY5PDM are required to complete 50% of the assessment tasks. Additional hurdle requirement of a completed spreadsheet of planned professional development courses.

N/AN/AN/AYes100SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6