PS3110 - Physiotherapy Independent Study

Credit points:	03
Year:	2016
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	College of Healthcare Sciences

This subject is available to students entering the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) program, following approval of the Head of Physiotherapy. Students will utilise previously acquired skills and knowledge to develop an original project relevant to physiotherapy. This subject will focus on the development of a research plan and involve the submission and presentation of same.

Learning Outcomes

• communicate utilising advanced oral and written skills the research proposal which will add to the knowledge base of the physiotherapy profession;
• develop a project plan, including consideration of resource, timeframe, methodological and ethical issues utilising advanced planning, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• critically evaluate evidence and concepts relevant to the research topic utilising advanced skills.

Prerequisites:

PS3001 AND PS3002 AND PS3003 AND PS3006

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coordinator:	Dr Anne Jones
Lecturers:	Dr Anne Jones, Dr Susan Gordon, Mrs Helen Land, Miss Carol Flavell, Mrs Sara Winter, Mrs Moira Smith, Miss Sue Barrs.
Contact hours:	36 hours - Students will be expected to meet with their supervisor at least fortnightly for the duration for the study period and to spend 10 hours per week in independent study on their thesis topic
Assessment:	presentations (15%); research proposal (35%); research project, literature review (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	All assessment items must be passed to pass the subject

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.