Evidence-Based Research in Health Sciences unit (CXA328)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in areas relevant to research in exercise and sports or nutrition sciences. Students will have the opportunity to select a topic of interest from a pre-defined list within their general field of study for detailed investigation. The detailed investigation and presentation of the findings will be performed as part of a small group, where each student submits their own Project Justification and Literature Review, but the Final Project Report and Oral Presentation are assessed as a group. The final report will take the format of a research manuscript and will follow the author guidelines for an appropriate journal. The exact nature of the final report will depend on the group topic and will be finalised in writing with the Unit Coordinator.

Summary

Unit name	Evidence-Based Research in Health Sciences
Unit code	CXA328
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Emma Zadow
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of health science and research methods to develop and pursue a research question
• Access and organise relevant research literature in the field of health sciences
• Analyse and interpret health science related data.
• Communicate research findings and recommendations in both written and verbal mediums

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
069999	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,919.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA209 - Nutrition Through the Lifecycle OR (CXA213 - Health Promotion: Principles and Planning AND CXA234 - Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment)

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshop Face to Face 3 hours weekly; Online Independent Learning 2 hours weekly
Assessment	Infographic (15%)|Oral Presentation (20%)|Literature Review (30%)|Final Project Report (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Greenhalgh et al. (2023). Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health. 3rd Ed. Wiley. (Ebook full text available through the UTAS library).
Recommended	Page, P., 2012. Research designs in sports physical therapy. International journal of sports physical therapy, 7(5), p.482.Recommended readings

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