pty5acs adv clin sci physio
ADVANCED CLINICAL SCIENCES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY5ACS
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are given the opportunity to explore the clinical sciences that underpin advanced knowledge in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. The broad subject areas are the pain sciences and human tissue sciences. Tissue sciences will include the soft tissues: muscle, tendon, connective tissue, and bone. The subject will cover how tissues develop, how they adapt to normal and intense use, and how they respond to overload and injury. This knowledge is integral to the development of scientifically-designed rehabilitation programs in physiotherapy.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHenry Wajswelner
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HCSP - Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy or HCMP - Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Explain pain. | Recommended | Butler, D and Moseley, L 2003 | NOI GROUP. |
| Readings | The sensitive nervous system. | Recommended | Butler, D 2000 | NOI GROUP. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge of the clinical pain sciences related to neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
- Activities:
- 1. Online resources and directed links to readings. 2. Online case scenarios. 3. Online discussion forums.
02. Students will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of theoretical knowledge of the clinical sciences of human tissues related to neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
- Activities:
- 1. Online resources and directed links to readings. 2. Online case scenarios. 3. Online discussion forums.
03. Students will be able to integrate theoretical knowledge of the human clinical sciences into devising management plans for case scenarios in neuromusculokeletal disorders and problems of human performance.
- Activities:
- 1. Online resources and directed links to readings. 2. Online case scenarios. 3. Online discussion forums.
04. Students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the clinical sciences literature in neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy.
- Activities:
- 1. Online resources and directed links to readings. 2. Online case scenarios. 3. Online discussion forums.
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Melbourne, 2017, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHenry Wajswelner
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 43
One 4.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online learning resources of two hours per week and discussion forums of two hours per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution to online forums equivalent to 2,500 words. | Online forum Topic in Pain Sciences. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| One 2,500-word assignment. | Assignment topic on Tissue Sciences. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |