To pass this unit, you must have demonstrated sufficient evidence of achievement of the unit learning outcomes and obtained a minimum pass grade for the clinical placement logbook assessment as this is a hurdle assessment.

Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

Grading of Assessments

You will receive a grade for each assessment within this unit. Please consult the rubrics specifc to each assessment item for an explanation of grading.

Hurdle Assessment

The PHTY8205 Clinical Placement logbook is a hurdle assessment task. A hurdle requirement is an activity for which a minimum level of performance or participation is a condition of passing the unit in which it occurs. A student who has obtained a SNG over 50, yet failed the hurdle assessment, fails the unit. Please see Macquarie University's assessment policy for more information about hurdle assessment tasks.

Extensions for Assessment Tasks

Applications for assessment task extensions may be considered for short-term, unexpected, serious, and unavoidable circumstances affecting assessment. Applications must be submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Special Considerations Policy. You can also find out more on the MQ Student Portal at the following link: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration

Should you encounter any personal issues or concerns in regard to health and wellbeing during your studies you can also gain personal support and advice on campus. Please see the following link for further information: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/personal

Late Submissions

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. However, failure to submit an assessment task may reduce your ability to demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the unit learning outcomes. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.

For example:

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled vivas, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Teaching and Learning Strategy

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of online, face-to-face and clinical learning activities, including readings, online modules, videos, practical classes and clinical placements. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit. The blended learning and teaching approach in this unit aims to help students develop a deep understanding of principles and the ability to independently solve problems, with the expectation that students can then translate this knowledge to different clinical settings (e.g., clinics, sporting fields and workplaces). All content is provided in learning modules covering different aspects of workplace and sports governance, risk reduction, mangement and topical issues. The modules do not follow a week-to-week program and students will be advised which modules are required to fully participate in each on-campus session. There are also moderated clinical discussion forums and in-class preparation time for students to work on their case-study series.

A selection of additional "out of interest" mini-lectures and resources are available on the iLearn site covering aspects of sports physiotherapy. Engagement with the additional materials is optional and may prove useful on clinical placement and fuel further interest in sports physiotherapy. This optional content is not directly assessible.

Unit materials and readings

It is recommended that you obtain the following textbook for this unit. Electronic and physical copies of this textbook and older editions are available via the MQ library. 

Brukner P, Khan K, Clarsen B, Cook J, Cools A, Crossley K, Hutchinson M, McCrory P, Bahr R, eds. Brukner & Khan's clinical sports medicine. Volume 1: injuries. 5th ed. Sydney: McGraw-Hill; 2017.

Additional resources enhancing the content of this unit will be referred to throughout the unit and will come from a range of sources, journal articles, and multimedia sources. The following texts will also be useful references for this unit are:

• Magee DJ. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 7th ed. London: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2021.
• Cook CE, Hegedus EJ. Orthopedic physical examination tests: an evidence-based approach. 2nd ed. Boston: Pearson; 2013.

Technology and equipment

Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will require students to have access to a tablet, laptop or similar device. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.

Consultation with staff 

All staff will be available for individual consultation. See iLearn for contact details.

An oral viva assessment has been added to the current assessment scheduled. The weighting of all other assessments has been adjusted to cater for the overall unit weight allocated to the viva assessment. The parameters and time on task of the case study has been adjusted to cater for the time on task required for the viva.

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone. For PHTY8205, these principles are expected not only while on campus but also while on placement. A module has been containing content specific to promoting inclusivity and diversity in recreational and sporting settings. This will provide some guidance on how to implement inclusivity and diversity principles in highly gendered environments that can exist in sport and workplace settings.

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all on-campus practical sessions and clinical placement days. Clinial placements, particularly sports placements, are likely to require travel. It is expected that you will plan your travel so that you are punctual and prepared for all clinical activities. Should a situation arise where you are not able to attend (or a running late) to an on-campus session or clinical placement, it is expected that you will communicate this with your tutor or supervisor in a timely manner, preferably in advance.

As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success. By not engaging in these activities, you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join the activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Where your own device (e.g., laptop, phones) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know. In workplace and sporting settings (including practical classes), it is sometimes appropriate to film the athlete/participant for various purposes, including providing feedback and recording notes. In such cases, ensure that you have appropriate permissions prior to recording and that the footage is only used for its original purpose.