EXSS6120
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
The translation of scientific evidence into best-practice guidelines is crucial to practitioners being able to provide clients with the most effective exercise programs. In this course, students will learn how to synthesise and effectively communicate the available scientific evidence to a variety of populations. Students will apply communication techniques to translate scientific knowledge through a variety of mediums such as social media, infographics and traditional scientific publications.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Source and critique different evidence sources in relation to exercise for a specific pathology or population.
2. Concisely report scientific evidence to rationalise evidence-based exercise programs specific to a population or pathology.
3. Develop contemporary media to effectively translate evidence-based outcomes.
4. Design a research project to further the research evidence in providing best-practice exercise guidelines.
Content
- Differentiating between research and practice
- Systematic reviewing of evidence
- Scientific communication and writing
- Applying research findings into exercise science practice
- Research design and implementation
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed EXSS6110 to enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
EXSS6010, EXSS6020, EXSS6030, EXSS6040, PUBH6301
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Short Answer questions
Professional Task: Infographic of evidence-based exercise guidelines specific to a pathology or population
Literature Review: Literature Review
Proposal / Plan: Research proposal/plan
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Online Activity-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per day for 12 day(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
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