Clinical Exercise Physiology Thesis Part B

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Effective Term: 2024/05
Institute / School :Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Unit Title: Clinical Exercise Physiology Thesis Part B
Unit ID: EXPHS7006
Credit Points: 30.00
Prerequisite(s): (EXPHS7005 and HEASC4001) (At least 120 credit points from program PJ4 or PJ9)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 061799
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

This course forms the second semester (Part B) of the Masters Thesis for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology. To complete the thesis requirements of the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology program a student must complete both Part A and Part B in sequential order. Part B cannot be undertaken unless satisfactory progress has been made in Part A (ie a passing grade must be achieved in Part A before progressing to Part B of the thesis course).

This course will enable students to apply knowledge and skills gained in coursework studies to investigate a question, problem or issue of individual interest in a practical, scholarly and relatively autonomous manner. Students will demonstrate skills to conduct and present a small-scale study in the form of a thesis.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:No
Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                        
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                                
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Describe and plan a process of independent research within the context of the exercise physiology discipline/professional practice

K2.

Critically and systematically evaluate and integrate knowledge from different sources

K3.

Examine research principles and methods of research within exercise physiology

K4.

Demonstrate consciousness of the ethical aspects of research and development work

Skills:
S1.

Select, justify and apply appropriate research methods for the research to be performed

S2.

Search and apply theory and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at a higher level within the exercise physiology area

S3.

Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills to clearly present and discuss the research process and findings with regard to the selected research project

S4.

Appraise advice to select and apply appropriate statistics for purposes of analysis

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Plan and execute a substantial research-based project

A2.

Apply the process of independent research, including data collection and analysis, with a high level of personal autonomy

A3.

Present written research findings as a formal thesis

Unit Content:

Topics may include:

1.Be appropriate for the Masters by coursework level;

2.Be feasible for the student to complete successfully;

3.Develop work completed in the coursework component;

4.Lead to the submission of a research thesis of suitable length for the 45 credit point weighting.

5.Demonstrate research skills at a high level.

Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3

Plan and execute a substantial research-based project

Apply the process of independent research with a high level of personal autonomy

Present written research findings as a formal thesis 

Research thesis

100

Adopted Reference Style:
APA  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency