This unit enables students to demonstrate their ability to design and implement independent research that enhances evidence-based practice in domains relevant to accredited exercise physiologists. Students will be required to elucidate and communicate their role as researching Exercise Physiologists who apply evidence-based clinical practice principles and professional conduct in clinical research. Students work with individual supervisors, and produce a minor thesis requiring a high standard of written communication. The thesis would normally be assessed by at least two expert examiners from an appropriate area of expertise. Students support will be in the form of online learning activities and supervisor contact during the development of their research.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Recommended readings will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site. Additional key reading appropriate to topic as advised by the supervisor.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):