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Application of Research in Clinical Exercise Physiology
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EXPHS4007 - Application of Research in Clinical Exercise Physiology
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Exercise and Sport Science
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<p>This unit will deepen the theoretical knowledge in regard to clinical and academic research in allied health and provide experience with the application of this knowledge within a framework of evidence based practice. It will build on past research units by exploring how to design and conduct a research project using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the importance of ethical issues in research, and understanding research quality. This unit will reinforce principles, methods and skills required for evidence-based practice in allied health.</p>
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<li>What is evidence-based practice</li>
<li>Critical appraisal of qualitative and quantitative study designs</li>
<li>Internal validity (chance; bias; confounding)</li>
<li>Critical Appraisal Tools (types; how to use)</li>
<li>Reliability and validity of measurement tools</li>
<li>Critical appraisal of data collection methods</li>
<li>Interpreting results of qualitative study designs (rigour; trustworthiness)</li>
<li>Interpreting the results of quantitative study designs (dichotomous data; continuous data)</li>
<li>Clinical significance of qualitative and quantitative study designs</li>
<li>Ethical considerations in evidence based practice</li>
<li>Implementing research into clinical practice</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will deepen the theoretical knowledge in regard to clinical and academic research in allied health and provide experience with the application of this knowledge within a framework of evidence based practice. It will build on past research units by exploring how to design and conduct a research project using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the importance of ethical issues in research, and understanding research quality. This unit will reinforce principles, methods and skills required for evidence-based practice in allied health.</p>
Unit content
<ul> <li>What is evidence-based practice</li> <li>Critical appraisal of qualitative and quantitative study designs</li> <li>Internal validity (chance; bias; confounding)</li> <li>Critical Appraisal Tools (types; how to use)</li> <li>Reliability and validity of measurement tools</li> <li>Critical appraisal of data collection methods</li> <li>Interpreting results of qualitative study designs (rigour; trustworthiness)</li> <li>Interpreting the results of quantitative study designs (dichotomous data; continuous data)</li> <li>Clinical significance of qualitative and quantitative study designs</li> <li>Ethical considerations in evidence based practice</li> <li>Implementing research into clinical practice</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exphs4007">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI3177" target="_blank">EXSCI3177</a> AND must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXPHS4005" target="_blank">EXPHS4005</a></p>
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None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain key concepts of quantitative and qualitative research methods in clinical exercise physiology.</p>
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<p>Outline characteristics of effective research design, conduct, and dissemination in the allied health sector.</p>
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<p>Select, justify, and use appropriate structured appraisal tools to critically appraise published quantitative or qualitative research literature.</p>
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<p>Discuss and analyse ethical considerations and justify appropriate responses in clinical exercise physiology research.</p>
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<p>Design and produce a structured literature review that critically synthesises evidence and translates findings into evidence-based recommendations for clinical exercise physiology practice.</p>
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<p>Students will complete a variety of online modules to develop a greater understanding of research integrity.</p>
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<p>Critical appraisal of a research paper</p>
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<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4
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<p>Literature Review</p>
<p>Research Assignment</p>
<p>60-80%</p>
1, 3, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061799 - Rehabilitation Therapies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exphs4007">View unit fees</a>
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