CQUniversity Unit Profile
PODI13010 Sports in Podiatry Practice
Sports in Podiatry Practice
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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will gain an understanding of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic and acute sports related injuries of the lower limb. You will develop practical skills regarding the assessment and management of common podiatric sporting injuries using patient-centered evidence-based practice. You will also develop an understanding of the role of podiatry in a multi-disciplinary sports management team.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisites: PODI12010 Advanced Anatomy and Podiatric Biomechanics. To be enrolled in this unit, students must be enrolled in CB86 Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) course. Co-requisite: PODI13008 Clinical Biomechanics of the Lower Limb

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2021

Rockhampton
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Presentation
Weighting: 30%
2. In-class Test(s)
Weighting: 50%
3. On-campus Activity
Weighting: 20%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Have your say

Feedback

Students enjoyed this unit, and found the tutorial sessions leading up to the presentations extremely helpful.

Recommendation

Students generally find giving presentations daunting. The tutorial sessions provided students with opportunities to prepare their presentation and have practice presentations before the actual assessment. This should be continued.

Feedback from Have your say

Feedback

Videos of the taping, and soft tissue therapy techniques were also interesting and supported their learning.

Recommendation

These demonstrations would have been conducted face to face. However, due to COVID, students were provided with demonstration videos instead. Students were able to review the videos and learn at their own pace. It is recommended that students have access to these videos even after face to face practical sessions resume.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe and interpret the aetiology and clinical presentation and apply appropriate examination techniques required to determine a common sports related injury in podiatric practice
  2. Design and implement safe and effective management plans, including appropriate referral, for common sports injuries in podiatric practice
  3. Critique published literature to apply an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of common sports injuries in podiatric practice
  4. Demonstrate continuous professional development of skills relevant to common sports injuries in podiatric practice.

Per NPC1321

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Presentation - 30%
2 - In-class Test(s) - 50%
3 - On-campus Activity - 20%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Presentation - 30%
2 - In-class Test(s) - 50%
3 - On-campus Activity - 20%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Supplementary

Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Volume 1

Edition: 5th (2017)
Authors: Peter Brukner & Karim Khan
McGraw-Hill Australia
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 9781743761380
Binding: Hardcover

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Malia Ho Unit Coordinator
m.ho@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Overview of Unit

Role of Sports Podiatrist

Health vs Fitness Testing

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Principals of Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Return to Sports

Short and Midterm Management Strategies

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Rearfoot Injuries in Sports

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Mar 2021

Module/Topic

Midfoot Injuries in Sport

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 05 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Forefoot Injuries in Sport

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6: Presentation (30%) Begin Date: 19 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Presentation Due: Week 6 Tuesday (20 Apr 2021) 11:59 am AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 26 Apr 2021

Module/Topic

Ankle and Leg Injuries in Sport 

Sports Footwear and Assessment

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 03 May 2021

Module/Topic

Knee, hip and thigh injuries in Sports

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9: In-class test (50%) Begin Date: 10 May 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

In-class test Due: Week 9 Tuesday (11 May 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 17 May 2021

Module/Topic

Life of an Athlete: Invited guest speaker

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 24 May 2021

Module/Topic

Clinical Biomechanics Placement Day 1 (PODI13008)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 31 May 2021

Module/Topic

Clinical Biomechanics Placement Day 2 (PODI13008)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

On-campus activity Due: Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 11:59 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Jun 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Attendance: As per the University’s recommendation that "All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes,” students should also be aware that there is clear evidence to show that attendance rates are directly related to academic progress. It is therefore in your best interest and strongly recommended in the Bachelor of Podiatry Practice (Honours) course, that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning.


Assessment Tasks

1 Presentation

Assessment Title
Presentation

Task Description

You will be required to provide a Powerpoint oral presentation worth 30% covering content covered from Weeks 1-5.

All students will be required to select a topic of their choice from a list of provided injuries and sports. The topic of the oral presentation will be discussed and finalised with your lecturer at the beginning of the term. The oral presentation will be 10 minutes long with a Question and Answer session of 3 minutes This is an individual assessment task so although you are allowed to work with a partner to prepare for the presentation, the final submission has to be an individual effort.

Referencing (if any) should follow APA format.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Tuesday (20 Apr 2021) 11:59 am AEST

You are required to submit your PowerPoint presentation on your Moodle site after your presentation.


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Tuesday (4 May 2021)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be marked according to a marking rubric designed specifically for this assessment task. The assessment rubric will be made available to you at the beginning of the term.

If the presentation exceeds the 10 minute time limit, students may opt to complete the presentation but any additional content that is over the time limit will not be assessed by the examiner.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe and interpret the aetiology and clinical presentation and apply appropriate examination techniques required to determine a common sports related injury in podiatric practice
  • Critique published literature to apply an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of common sports injuries in podiatric practice
  • Demonstrate continuous professional development of skills relevant to common sports injuries in podiatric practice.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 In-class Test(s)

Assessment Title
In-class test

Task Description

The written assessment (50%) will be in a form of a closed book class test covering content from Week 1- 8.

Students will be required to attend on-campus to complete this class test. The class test will be 120 minutes long.


Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Tuesday (11 May 2021) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Tuesday (18 May 2021)


Weighting
50%

Assessment Criteria

The class test will assess all content covered from Weeks 1-8. Students must demonstrate that they have a firm grasp of lower limb injuries, pathomechanics and management commonly seen in sports. 

You will be provided with sample questions during the term to prepare you for the class test.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe and interpret the aetiology and clinical presentation and apply appropriate examination techniques required to determine a common sports related injury in podiatric practice
  • Design and implement safe and effective management plans, including appropriate referral, for common sports injuries in podiatric practice
  • Critique published literature to apply an evidence based approach to the assessment and management of common sports injuries in podiatric practice


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 On-campus Activity

Assessment Title
On-campus activity

Task Description

You will be expected to complete a series of tasks found in your Sports Practical Manual.

The manual will be made available to you at the start of term. Each task will be completed during clinical placement sessions and you will be awarded marks accordingly for each completed task. More details and information regarding the on campus activities will be made available at the start of term.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (4 June 2021) 11:59 pm AEST

You are to submit evidence of your successful completion of on-campus activities on your Moodle site.


Return Date to Students

Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

You will be required to complete a check list of tasks from the Sport in Podiatry Practice practical manual

This assessment task will occur during clinical placement sessions during the term. Marks will be awarded accordingly for successful completion of the tasks.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Design and implement safe and effective management plans, including appropriate referral, for common sports injuries in podiatric practice
  • Demonstrate continuous professional development of skills relevant to common sports injuries in podiatric practice.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?