MJRP-SPPTM v.1 Sports Physiotherapy Major (M ClinPhys)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
The Master of Clinical Physiotherapy with a Sports Physiotherapy Major has an international reputation and is a dynamic course which is based on contemporary best practice. This course creates the opportunity for physiotherapists currently working in sports physiotherapy to be challenged both academically and clinically. A high level of expert tuition is delivered for all units and clinical placements. This course focuses on the integration of evidence-based practice and current clinical practice. Locally and internationally, graduates are in demand and have a prosperous future in sports physiotherapy.
Major/Minor/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. synthesise evidence-based knowledge to provide sports physiotherapy at an advanced level in diverse and changing settings
2. critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources and apply to advanced sports physiotherapy practice
3. communicate effectively with clients, community and industrial partners to effectively provide sports physiotherapy management at an advanced level to individuals and groups
4. appraise current and emerging technologies that are relevant to advanced sports physiotherapy practice
5. justify personal and professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, and the impact of these on the provision of advanced sports physiotherapy practice
6. apply international standards and practice in advanced sports physiotherapy through continued development of cross-cultural awareness within a global health care perspective
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
PHTY7005 | v.2 | Musculoskeletal Science Advanced Competencies 1 | 9.0 | 25.0 | |
PHTY6011 | v.1 | Advanced Anatomy and Pathology | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
PHTY7024 | v.1 | Advanced Sports Physiotherapy Clinics 1 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
PHTY6021 | v.2 | Physiotherapy Project Proposal | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
PHTY7010 | v.1 | Applied Clinical Sports Science | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
PHTY7011 | v.1 | Sports Physiotherapy Professional Practice | 10.0 | 25.0 | |
PHTY7009 | v.1 | Sports Rehabilitation Science | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
PHTY6010 | v.3 | Physiotherapy Project Report | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 |
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