Seminars in Health

Unit code: HPT7008 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

In this capstone unit students will work in small groups to identify and undertake a scholarly project and present their projects at the I-MOVE (Interprofessional Movement Optimisation, activity and Exercise) for Health Seminar.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Collaboratively design a clinically relevant research project proposal;
  2. Develop and deliver a research-themed poster presentation addressing an area of clinical interest; and
  3. Deliver a verbal seminar presentation and provide constructive, reflective peer feedback in a health professional seminar setting.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Group Research Project Proposal and brief literature review (1500 words)
Assessment type: Poster
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Grade: 40%
Group poster presenting research project (500 words plus images)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 40%
Group oral presentation of research project in I-MOVE for Health Seminar (3000 words equivalent)

Required reading

Students will be directed to additional online resources via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
HCPT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Master of Physiotherapy
HMPS | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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