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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

312074 v.1 Sports Physiotherapy Major (Master of Clinical Physiotherapy)


Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.


The Master of Clinical Physiotherapy with a Sports Physiotherapy Major has an international reputation and is a dynamic course which is based on contemporary best practice. This course creates the opportunity for physiotherapists currently working in sports physiotherapy to be challenged both academically and clinically. A high level of expert tuition is delivered for all units and clinical placements. This course focuses on the integration of evidence-based practice and current clinical practice. Locally and internationally, graduates are in demand and have a prosperous future in sports physiotherapy.



Major/Stream Organisation

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply knowledge of specialised Sports physiotherapy at an advanced level in diverse and changing settings

2. critically analyse information at an advanced level to plan, implement and evaluate specialized sports physiotherapy practice

3. locate, extract and critically appraise evidence and information from a range of resources and apply to advanced sports physiotherapy practice

4. use appropriate written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively provide sports physiotherapy management at an advance level to individuals and groups

5. use new and existing technologies relevant to advanced sports physiotherapy practice responsibly and effectively

6. understand and implement varied learning strategies, and take responsibility for ongoing professional and personal development

7. understand and apply ways of practicing specialized sports physiotherapy internationally through continued development of cross-cultural awareness within a global health care perspective

8. demonstrate respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity

9. independently and collaboratively apply specialized professional skills in an ethical manner across a range of professional settings


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
307456 v.1   Evidence Based Practice 750 4.0 25.0
308276 v.2   Musculoskeletal Science 751 4.0 25.0
311898 v.1   Physiotherapy Clinics 751 3.0 12.5
311899 v.1   Physiotherapy Project 651 2.0 12.5
311904 v.1   Anatomy and Pathology 651 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
312073 v.1   Sports Professional Practice 752 10.0 25.0
312072 v.1   Applied Clinical Sports Science 752 4.0 25.0
312071 v.1   Sports Rehabilitation Science 752 4.0 25.0
311901 v.1   Physiotherapy Project 652 2.0 25.0
  100.0




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