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.

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. 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 tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Late Completion of Clinical Placement

PHTY8205 includes 70 hours of clinical placement. At times, sports placements are effected by unexpected events including inclement weather or postponements of games/trainings. Similarly, workplace placement may be effected by public health orders. If a situation arises where you are unable to complete all placement hours by the end of session 1, you will be awarded a K grade for this unit until your placement can be completed and your grade is finalised.

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 readinfgs, 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 need to be covered in order to fully participate in the on-campus sessions. There are also moderated clinical discussion forums and in-class preparation time for students to work on their webinar series.

A selection of additional "out of interest" mini-lectures and resources are available on the iLearn site covering aspects of sports physiotherapy not directly related to the unit outcomes. Engagement with the additional materials is optional and may prove useful on clinical placement, peripheral aspects of the media presentation assessment and fuel further interest in sports physiotherapy.

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.

Detailed information pertaining to the unit schedule can be found on iLearn.

There have been no changes since the previous offering of this unit.

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As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. 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, and that by not engaging 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 by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

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 activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be silenced prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) 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.