pty5aps adv prac sports physio
ADVANCED PRACTICE OF SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
PTY5APS
2019
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students are given the opportunity to develop skills in patient examination and differential diagnosis within a clinical reasoning paradigm. Supervised clinical practice encourages and facilitates rational decision making with respect to treatment selection, treatment progression and planning ongoing management programs.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorHenry Wajswelner
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must pass (PTY5SEE & PTY5ACS & PTY5PDS) or (PTY5LSE and PTY5PSM and PTYPDS) and must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HMSPH - Master of Sports Physiotherapy, HZSPMP - Master of Sports Physiotherapy/Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or HZSPMY - Master of Sports Physiotherapy/Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Co-requisites PTY5CRP or PTY5CRM
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must pass HCSP - Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy with a minimum B grade course WAM.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical sports medicine | Recommended | Brukner, P. & Khan, K. | 2ND ED, MCGRAW-HILL, SYDNEY, (2001) |
| Readings | Evidence based sports Medicine | Recommended | MacAuley, D. & Best, T. (eds) | BMJ BOOKS, LONDON 2002 |
| Readings | Specific reading list to be provided prior to commencement of each clinical placement | Recommended | School of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University | La Trobe University |
| Readings | The Sensitive Nervous System. | Recommended | Butler, D.S. | NOIGROUP PUBLICATIONS, UNLEY SA (2000). |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. 1. Assess and manage an athlete/ client#s sportsinjury #related problems using appropriate communication and collaboration wth clients, coaches and other support staff, carers, family and health professional colleagues to at least the minimum standard expected for a postgraduate sports physiotherapist.
- Activities:
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
02. Assess an athlete/ client#s sports injury #related problem using a sensitive and specific client interview to at least the standard of a postgraduate sports physiotherapist.
- Activities:
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
03. Justify and performs a safe, systematic, efficient, prioritised physical assessment to the minimum standard expected of a postgraduate sports physiotherapist
- Activities:
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
04. Combine advanced clinical reasoning and an evidence based approach to analyse and interpret assessment findings to minimum standard expected of a postgraduate sports physiotherapist.
- Activities:
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
05. Manage clients with sports injury disorders by selecting, performing, monitoring and progressing interventions safely and precisely to the minimum standard expected of a postgraduate sports physiotherapist
- Activities:
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
06. Plan for improved future performance by reflecting on the processes by which clinical decisions were made during patient interactions
- Activities:
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
07. Demonstrate professional behaviour appropriate to at least the minimum standard expected for a postgraduate sports physiotherapist
- Activities:
- 100 hours of supervised clinical practice
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, All Year, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHenry Wajswelner
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 13.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"100 hours of supervised clinical practice over both semesters (approximately 5 hours per week or in negotiated blocks)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-hour Clinical examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| 2 X 1,500 word assignments | 25 | ||
| 2 X Clinical evaluations | Additional Hurdle of Completed spreadsheet of planned clinical placements-(see LMS) | 25 |