James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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PS3110 - Physiotherapy Independent Study
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | PS3001 AND PS3002 AND PS3003 AND PS3006 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Presentations - (15%)
- Research proposal - (35%)
- Research project, literature review - (50%)
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
All assessment items must be passed to pass the subject
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Anne Jones |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Anne Jones |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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