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 and 129).

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 an 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.

Assumed knowledge

This unit assumes that you have comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. 

Teaching and Learning Strategy

This unit encompasses an active learning approach where you will be expected to engage in enhancing your own learning experience. The teaching and learning approach will be based on students developing 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 scenarios (e.g. patients with similar impairments but different diagnoses). Practical sessions will focus on the development of technical skills and clinical reasoning. Practical content will be based on clinical skills and case studies. It will be situated in authentic learning environments to optimally prepare students for their future clinical placements.

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of online and face-to-face learning activities, readings, videos, pre recorded lectures and online modules and activities. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.

Textbooks & Readings

Essential: This unit does not have any textbooks that are essential for you to purchase.

Recommended: The following texts will be useful resources and available in the library reserve. Recommendations about specific readings from these and other resources (such as research papers, books, websites and videos) will be listed on iLearn.

• Carr JH and Shepherd RB (2010) Neurological rehabilitation: Optimizing motor performance (2nd Ed). Elsevier Health Sciences.
• Carr JH and Shepherd RB (2003) Stroke rehabilitation: Guidelines for exercise and training to optimize motor skill. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.
• Magill RA (2017) Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications (11th Ed). New York: McGraw Hill.
• Oatis CA (2009) Kinesiology: The Mechanics & Pathomechanics of Human Movement (2nd Ed). Baltimore: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
• Carr JH and Shepherd RB (2000) Movement Science: Foundations in Physical Therapy Rehabiltiation Apsen Publishers.

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.

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

There are no changes from the previous offering. 

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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 small group interactive sessions  including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), 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.

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 turned off 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.