01. Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills You should be able to: (a) use clinical patterns to guide assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries; (b) formulate and test hypotheses in the biological, psychological and social domains as appropriate (including the placebo); (c) reflect on your own reasoning and identify possible clinical reasoning errors; (d) progress patient's management appropriately with consideration of response to management program; (e) reflect on your own experience and consider how you may have done things differently in light of new knowledge.

Activities:

1. Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions with APA Titled and Specialist Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists. 2. Class presentations of case scenarios. 3. Online independent learning resources and links to readings.

02. Demonstrate advanced Differential Diagnosis skills. You should be able to: (a) use an advanced knowledge of anatomy to formulate hypotheses regarding sources of symptoms with clinical case; (b) formulate a prioritised list of multiple hypotheses using a systematic approach, with consideration of supporting and negating evidence; (c) perform a precise, prioritised physical examination; (d) interpret radiological scans; (e) identify red flags; (f) formulate an appropriate action plan when red flags identified.

Activities:

1. Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions with APA Titled and Specialist Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists. 2. Class presentations of case scenarios. 3. Online independent learning resources and links to readings.

03. Identify the pathomechanical, behavioural and/or psychosocial causes of patient's/client's/athlete's problems using advanced knowledge, clinical reasoning and precise assessment skills. You should be able to: (a) generate and test hypotheses regarding pathomechanical causes of a problem; (b) generate and test hypotheses regarding behavioural and psychosocial causes of a problem.

Activities:

1. Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions with APA Titled and Specialist Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists. 2. Class presentations of case scenarios. 3. Online independent learning resources and links to readings.

04. Manage and rehabilitate patients/athletes/clients with musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries using advanced neuro-musculoskeletal knowledge and practical skills. You should be able to: (a) demonstrate a current knowledge of recent advances in surgical procedures; (b) develop a staged, progressive rehabilitation plan using load management and exercise principles to enable a patient/client/athlete to return to previous function; (c) incorporate a practical knowledge of pharmacology into clinical practice; (d) perform precise manual therapy skills, including manipulation of the spine; (e) prescribe and teach specific rehabilitation exercises utilising a motor retraining approach.

Activities:

1. Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions with APA Titled and Specialist Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists. 2. Class presentations of case scenarios. 3. Online independent learning resources and links to readings.

05. Present clinical thinking and manual skills in a clear and time efficient manner to a group of their peers. You should be able to: (a) present practical skills in a clear, concise and precise manner; (b) communicate the incorporation of clinical reasoning and evidence into the management through a case study presentation.

Activities:

1. Lectures, tutorials and practical sessions with APA Titled and Specialist Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists. 2. Class presentations of case scenarios. 3. Online independent learning resources and links to readings.