The Mid-Term Test is a 1.5 hour (90 minutes) closed book online test delivered via Moodle. The Mid-Term Test will examine all content covered from weeks 1 to 5, inclusive, including all lectures, practicals and required readings. The Mid-Term Test will only include Multiple Choice and True/False questions.

Level of GenAI use allowed

Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. 

72-hour grace period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

All questions will be marked numerically and an overall percentage mark will be awarded.

The Practical Assessment will evaluate your theoretical knowledge and practical application of structural and functional anatomy. The Practical Assessment will be 20 minutes in duration and will consist of two stations (i.e. 10 min per station).

• Station 1: The Surface Anatomy station (50% of total assessment task mark) will assess your ability to perform a safe and accurate surface anatomy palpation assessment of up to ten (10) anatomical structures.
• Station 2: The Muscle Testing station (50% of total assessment task mark) will assess your ability to conduct a safe and accurate clinical assessment of muscle function (e.g. activation, strength, endurance etc.) of up to four (4) muscle groups using standardised procedures and equipment.

During the assessment you will be required to answer a series of questions that relate to each station. You are required to submit your responses to these questions at the completion of your assessment time. These questions will be marked at the end of assessment and will contribute to your rubric mark for Anatomical and Biomechanical Knowledge.

During each asssessment station you may also have to:

• Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of structural and functional anatomy, including, but not limited to, the following topics:
  • Skeletal muscle names, origins, insertions, actions and innervations.
  • Ligament names, origins, insertions, functions and mechanisms of injury.
  • Peripheral nervous system anatomy, including peripheral nerve paths, spinal root contributions, and motor and sensory innervation zones/patterns.
  • Bone and joint structure and function, including knowledge of joint classification systems, normal and abnormal kinematics, and mechanisms of injury.
• Identify and act upon any precautions and/or contraindications to a clinical assessment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical reasoning in the selection of a clinical assessment.
• Demonstrate clear, effective and thorough communication.
• Demonstrate safe and effective application of a clinical assessment.
• Explain and interpret the findings of a clinical assessment.

All material relevant to musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics from any pre-requisite and/or co-requisite unit is also examinable in the Practical Assessment. You need to be appropriately attired in your full clinical uniform for the assessment. If you are required to be a 'simulated patient' for another student's assessment, please bring additional clothes suitable for a clinical assessment.

Level of GenAI use allowed

Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. 

72-hour grace period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

The assessment rubric for this assessment task is based on the Australian Standards for Physiotherapy, the Accreditation Standard set by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and the Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice Instrument. These quality frameworks are mapped against the CQUniversity Graduate Attributes and are intended to give a holistic understanding of standards expected for the assessment task.

A detailed marking criteria sheet will be available on the unit Moodle site, and will include the following rubric categories and weightings:

• Safety and Risk Management (PASS/FAIL)
• Communication (25%)
• Selection and application of assessment (45%)
• Anatomical and biomechanical knowledge (30%)

Late Arrivals: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item.

Assessment Moderation Using Video Recordings: To ensure consistency and fairness in the evaluation of practical assessments, including Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), this unit may employ video recordings as a method for assessment moderation. These recordings allow for a thorough review of student performance, providing an objective basis for feedback and grading. Assessors may review the recordings to verify the accuracy of initial assessments and to identify any discrepancies. This process also facilitates the calibration of grading standards among different assessors. By utilising video recordings, we aim to maintain high standards of assessment integrity and support continuous improvement in teaching and learning practices. More details about this process will be provided on the unit Moodle site.

Level of GenAI use allowed

Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. 

72-hour grace period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

The End-Term Test is a 2.5 hour (150 minutes) closed book and paper-based written assessment that will be held on-campus.  The test will examine all content covered during the term, including lectures, practicals and required readings. Access to books, notes, websites, and the use of other electronic devices, are prohibited during the test. The assessment will include a combination of True/False, Multiple Choice and Short Answer questions. These questions may require you to draw and/or interpret images (e.g. figures, photos, diagrams etc.), clinical scenarios, and/or other problems to answer questions that assess your theoretical and practical knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics.

Late Arrivals: You should aim to arrive at least 15-minutes prior to the official assessment commencement time. In the extraordinary circumstance that you are late you will be permitted late entry to your assessment of up to 10 minutes after the official assessment commencement time. The period of lateness will be deducted from your overall assessment time. If you are denied access to the assessment due to lateness (i.e. arriving beyond the permitted late entry period), you should make an online application for deferred assessment (which may or may not be granted in line with CQU policy). If your application for deferred assessment is denied, you will receive a score of zero percent (0%) for your assessment item but may be eligible for a supplementary assessment in line with CQU policy.

Level of GenAI use allowed

Level 1: You must not use Al at any point during the assessment. 

72-hour grace period

The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment.

The End-Term Test will be marked manually to provide a overall numerical score and percentage mark for the assessment task.

A minimum attendance of 85% to scheduled tutorial/practical sessions is recommended by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. This has been integrated as a requirement into the CB85 Physiotherapy course, therefore a minimum of 85% attendance to scheduled tutorial/practical sessions is required for a PASS grade.

The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate reasons for absences, as are outlined in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (5.21 & 5.22, Pg. 10-11).

When there is a genuine reason for being absent, you must inform the Unit Coordinator as soon as possible. 

Please note: It is mandatory that medical certificates or other supporting documentation (e.g., funeral notices) are emailed to the Unit Coordinator within 5-days of missing a session. Students who fail to meet the minimum 85% attendance requirement or do not submit documentation within the required time frame will FAIL the unit.

Prolonged absences: Students who may require prolonged absences (>3 sessions) for a medical or health-related condition (e.g., serious, or debilitating illness or injury; hospitalisation; giving or recently given birth; mental health illness or condition), will require a face-to-face discussion with the Head of Course and the Unit Coordinator to discuss the most appropriate pathway for completion of the unit.

Your attendance at each scheduled practical session will be recorded by the tutor using an attendance spreadsheet. The monitoring of attendance will take into consideration legitimate requests for absence, such as those outlined in the CQUniversity Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework) document, and these will not be counted as absence for the purpose of this attendance requirement.