PTY1022 Physiotherapy 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY1022 Physiotherapy 2 is a level 1, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs PTY1011 and unlocks 6 units, leading on to 7 units in all.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 10 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PTY1022
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PTY1022
6 units list PTY1022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
PTY1022 is an integrated unit based on the 5 themes of the physiotherapy curriculum.
- Theme 1: Personal and Professional Development focuses on development of personal and professional attributes which assist transition from student to physiotherapist.
- Theme 2: Population, Society and Health relates primarily to healthcare service delivery in the rural sector and behaviour change.
- Theme 3: Fundamental Knowledge of Health Science provides the knowledge which underpins physiotherapy practice.
- Theme 4: Applied practice develops clinical competencies integral to physiotherapy practice.
- Theme 5: Research focuses on the ability to locate and evaluate research as a foundation for evidence based practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Blended |
Assessment
- Formative assessment tasks: Online learning tasks and videosExerciseCompetency hurdle-
- Applied Anatomy Assessments (2 x 1 hour online)Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle10%
- Physiology Assessments (2 x 1 hour online)Quiz / TestCompetency hurdle10%
- Reflective Portfolio (1500 words)PortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- CBL Learning and PerformanceProjectCompetency hurdle10%
- Online research activitiesExerciseCompetency hurdle10%
- Changing my own health assignment (2000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle15%
- Written Examination (2 hours online)ExaminationCompetency hurdle20%
- OSCEDemonstrationCompetency hurdle25%
- Skills Mastery Video task portfolioPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Submission of mandatory documentation (immunisation) in alignment with Course RequirementsArtefactCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply legal and ethical concepts to healthcare practice, clinical research and personal learning experiences
- 2
Demonstrate effective professional communication with clients and health care professionals in a simulated environment
- 3
Implement strategies to identify and manage risk for self and others, particularly in regards to issues that may influence fitness to practice
- 4
Recognise the role of health promotion strategies that address musculoskeletal conditions
- 5
Review and critique community and personal determinants of health, and develop, implement and evaluate a program of health enhancement
- 6
Evaluate the social, economic and environmental determinants of health
- 7
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and kinesiology of the spine and upper limb
- 8
Describe the pathophysiology of common conditions affecting the spine and upper limb
- 9
Describe the pathophysiology of the peripheral nervous system
- 10
Explain mechanisms underlying neurological symptoms, including the perception of pain
- 11
Apply an appropriate physiotherapy assessment of conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine and the upper limb
- 12
Apply appropriate physiotherapy management to conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine and the upper limb
- 13
Plan and implement a group exercise class for a healthy population
- 14
Maintain a safe and effective workplace, and minimise risk to both therapist and client
- 15
Apply electrophysical agents in a safe and effective manner
- 16
Demonstrate reflection and self-evaluation in order to support development of communication and professional practice
- 17
Describe characteristics of data and foundation statistical principles that underpin common research methodologies
- 18
Describe the steps involved in hypothesis testing and identify how these may be answered via common statistical tests
- 19
Describe how to conduct and interpret basic data operations and statistical analyses using accessible software
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials126 hours
- Lectures95 hours
- Assessments-
6-8 hours of lectures, 10-11 hours of tutorials including case-based learning, clinical skills, applied anatomy, physiotherapy theory, research, health enhancement program, and inter-professional education.
You will also be expected to undertake private study and preparation in addition to timetabled sessions.
10 hours of self-directed study are expected each week. You are required to attend a minimum of 80% of each type of on-campus tutorial sessions (e.g. clinical skills, case-based learning)
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jodie Dakic
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Luke Perraton
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY1022?
You need PTY1011 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after PTY1022?
PTY1022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including PTY2031, PTY2042, PTY3162, PTY3262, PTY3462 and PTY3463. Those lead on to 7 units in all.
When is PTY1022 offered?
In 2026, PTY1022 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does PTY1022 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 10 other tasks.