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 |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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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