Application of Research in Clinical Exercise Physiology

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Effective Term: 2027/05
Institute / School :Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Unit Title: Application of Research in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Unit ID: EXPHS4007
Credit Points: 15.00
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ASCED: 061799
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Brief description of the Unit

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.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
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Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:Yes
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
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                        
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
Skills:
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Unit Content:
  • What is evidence-based practice
  • Critical appraisal of qualitative and quantitative study designs
  • Internal validity (chance; bias; confounding)
  • Critical Appraisal Tools (types; how to use)
  • Reliability and validity of measurement tools
  • Critical appraisal of data collection methods
  • Interpreting results of qualitative study designs (rigour; trustworthiness)
  • Interpreting the results of quantitative study designs (dichotomous data; continuous data)
  • Clinical significance of qualitative and quantitative study designs
  • Ethical considerations in evidence based practice
  • Implementing research into clinical practice
Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeightingProfessional Standards
1. 1, 2, 4

Students will complete a variety of online modules to develop a greater understanding of research integrity.

Online modules

S/U
2. 1, 2, 3, 4

Critical appraisal of a research paper

Written Assessment

20-40%
3. 1, 3, 5

Literature Review

Research Assignment

60-80%
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Professional Standards / Competencies:
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