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Table 2. Mapping graduate curriculum to Graduate Level Expectations (GDLEs) - MSc (RHBS) program

DLE Program Learning Outcome(s)

Course Code(s) Course Learning Outcome Course Assessment Transferable skills

Depth and breadth of knowledge

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the breadth of the field of Rehabilitation Science and within their discipline.

RHBS 804 Rehabilitation Science

Objective 1: By the completion of this course the student will have the requisite skills and knowledge to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the breadth and depth of the field of Rehabilitation Science

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Student presentation; Discussion paper; Paper for media release; Class participation

Develop and defend arguments Identify and evaluate information Critically analyze and synthesize information Appreciate multiple points of view Organize a written argument Respond to critique, feedback and evaluation RHBS 803

Seminar Series Objective 1: On completion of this course students will demonstrate an understanding of the depth and breadth of research in rehabilitation science

Attendance (>90%) at RHBS 803 seminar series; Seminar presentation on their research project (20 min)

RHBS 820 (1.0) Philosophy of Research

Objectives 1 & 2: At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast the

implications of the major worldviews and systems of logic that inform the research process

2. Articulate the role of theory in the research process

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Presentation; Final paper

Students will demonstrate a sound understanding of the scope, perspectives, concepts, current issues and research


Objective 2: By the completion of this course the student will have the requisite skills and knowledge to critically evaluate qualitative and quantitative research in the field of rehabilitation science, including studies of physical, cognitive and affective functioning





methods in rehabilitation science and will apply this knowledge to critically appraise basic and clinical research relevant to a specific problem in rehabilitation science.

RHBS 833 Research Methods

Objectives 1-5: At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define the research process and

its components

2. Describe essential research principles

3. Describe the various approaches to research in rehabilitation and their strengths and limitations

4. Identify the steps in preparing a research proposal

5. Develop a research proposal in an area of their choice

Passing grade (B or greater) Components Fall 2013: Rationale, research question; Literature map, annotated bibliography, search strategy; Presentation – methodology; Presentation – research proposals; Ethics – completion of CHRPP; Written research proposal

RHBS 803 Seminar Series

Objective 2: On completion of this course students will demonstrate an understanding of how both qualitative and quantitative research methods contribute to knowledge in rehabilitation sciences


RHBS 840 Motor Performance in Rehabilitation

Objective 1: To demonstrate understanding of concepts and terms relating to motor control, motor learning and motor performance Objective 2: To critically appraise measurements and quantitative research designs used in motor performance in rehabilitation research Objective 3: To demonstrate a working knowledge of selected health conditions and forms of

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Student Presentation; Written critique of abstract; Participation; Assignment




disability that alter motor performance

RHBS 810 (1.0) Fundamentals of Disability

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the following

1.1 various conceptualizations, models and evaluations of disablement and social participation;

1.2 Disability demographics, in particular for the

Canadian context 1.3 Health and wellness in the context of disability 1.4 The history of disability and

the disability movement in the context of society

1.5 An overview of current international perspectives on

disability 1.6 The relationships between

people with disabilities and their environments, service delivery models and communities

1.7 An understanding of some of the current controversial

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Reading assignment and book review; Written paper




issues in the area of disability

2. Students will broaden their understanding of the lived experience of disability

3. Students will have an opportunity to research, argue, present and discuss the various perspectives on selected controversial issues in the area of disability

RHBS 811 (1.0) Advanced Disability Studies

By the end of this course, students will: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of

Canadian disability policy and law 2. Demonstrate an understanding of

domestic and international human rights protections for people with disabilities

3. Be capable of conducting policy analysis with respect to disability issues

4. Consider methodological and ethical issues in research with people with disabilities

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Presentation; Written paper




5. Be conversant with special issues affecting people with disability in Canada

6. Be able to critique models of service to people with disabilities

7. Orally communicate the current state of affairs in an area of disability policy

RHBS 841 Instrumentation and Electromyography

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Describe different transducer

types and calibrate a transducer for the measurement of biomedical signals

2. Describe amplifiers and practical considerations when choosing amplifiers and amplification levels

3. Understand the theory around signal acquisition using analog to digital conversion. Apply this knowledge when deciding on data acquisition parameters

4. Apply basic signal processing techniques such as filtering, describing signal amplitude and frequency characteristics, and ensemble averaging

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Four assignments; Article critique; Final project; Class participation




5. Apply appropriate safety measures when recording data using biomedical instrumentation

6. Plan data collection protocols for their own research (thesis), process their own data, and present their data in a useful format

7. Critically appraise manuscripts in the field of biomechanics

8. Develop a sound methodological approach for the study of some aspect of human movement

9. Present a small pilot study in written and oral form

RHBS 842 Exercise Rehabilitation Metabolic

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: a) Apply the principles of exercise

rehabilitation to specific chronic metabolic diseases

b) Through critical analysis of the literature, understand how an exercise program can be used as both a proactive preventative strategy as well as a treatment strategy

c) Be aware of the limitation of a chronic metabolic disease from the patient’s perspective and adapt an exercise rehabilitation program accordingly

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Two written assignments; Oral presentation




RHBS 843 Exercise Rehabilitation Multifactor

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: a) Apply the principles of exercise

rehabilitation to specific chronic multi-component diseases

b) Through critical analysis of the literature, understand how an exercise program can be used as both a proactive preventative strategy as well as a treatment strategy

c) Be aware of the limitation of a chronic multi-factor disease from the patient’s perspective and adapt an exercise rehabilitation program accordingly

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Two written assignments; Oral presentation

RHBS 815 (1.0) Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)

Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Describe basic concepts and

principles of CBR and explain the relevance of disability models for its historical development

2. Apply the CBR Matrix in analysis and development of CBR activities

3. Critically examine current CBR initiatives, and evaluation and research literature on CBR

4. Use a gender sensitive, results and human rights based approaches to development and implementation of CBR

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Review of CBR project (briefing note, podcast or video); Presentation of CBR project; Paper on selected topic; Class participation




5. Prepare a convincing rationale for a CBR initiative based on the CBR matrix and human rights based approach Advocate for inclusion of disability into post-2015 development agenda

RHBS 825 (1.0) Regression analysis

Objectives 1 – 4: After completing the course, the students will: 1. Demonstrate fundamental

knowledge of the core statistical approaches used for regression analysis

2. Select and apply appropriate regression analysis approaches for various types of research questions

3. Perform various types of regression analysis including analysis of covariance, linear regression, non-linear regression, multivariate regression, and binomial logistic regression using SPSS

4. Interpret the outcome of the regression analysis to draw appropriate conclusions

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Computational assignments; Presentation

RHBS 826 (1.0) Validation and Reliability Testing

Objectives 1-4: After completing the course, the students will: 1. Demonstrate fundamental

knowledge about types or validation testing including construct and concurrent validity

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Computational assignments; Presentation




2. Understand the limitations of different approaches in validating a measure

3. Select and apply appropriate analysis approaches for various types of research questions around validation and reliability including: correlation, coefficients of variation, intraclass correlation coefficients, Bland-Altman Analysis, and Generalizability Theory.

4. Interpret the outcome of the analysis techniques discussed to draw appropriate conclusions

Research and scholarship

Students will develop a working comprehension of how qualitative and quantitative techniques of inquiry are used to create knowledge in the field of rehabilitation science.


Objective 3: At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to describe the various approaches to research in rehabilitation and their strengths and limitations.

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Rationale, research question; Literature map, annotated bibliography, search strategy; Presentation – methodology; Presentation – research proposals; Ethics – completion of CHRPP; Written research proposal

Work as part of a team Enact privacy and confidentiality rules Communicate with interdisciplinary peers Evaluate resources Evaluate information Critically analyze and synthesize information Develop and defend arguments Responding to critique, feedback and evaluation

Evaluate and critical analysis of scholarly and scientific literature


Objective 2: On completion of this course students will demonstrate an understanding of how both qualitative and quantitative research methods contribute to knowledge in


Students will be highly capable of critical


Objective 4: demonstrate ability to apply knowledge to critically

Attendance (>90%) at RHBS 803 seminar series; Seminar




evaluation of both qualitative and quantative research in the field of rehabilitation science

appraise (ask relevant questions) and to present scientific argument related to work presented in the seminars.

presentation on their research project (20 min)

RHBS 832 Qualitative Methodology and Methods

Objective 6: After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to assess the quality of research studies using qualitative methods in peer-reviewed publications.

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Paper 1; Presentation; Analysis Exercise; Paper 2 – Proposal

RHBS 899 (Thesis) and mentoring by thesis supervisor and advisory committee

NA Successful defense of thesis with emphasis on critical review of related literature


Objective 5: Develop a research proposal in an area of their choice

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Rationale, research question; Literature map, annotated bibliography, search strategy; Presentation – methodology; Presentation – research proposals; Ethics – completion of CHRPP; Written research proposal

Students will be able to formulate and defend arguments based on critical appraisal of research evidence in the


Objective 4: On completion of this course students will demonstrate ability to apply knowledge to critically appraise (ask relevant questions) and to present scientific argument related to work presented in the seminars





rehabilitation science literature.

RHBS 899 Thesis and mentoring by supervisor and advisory committee

NA Successful defence of thesis with focus on defense of methodology

RHBS 899 Thesis and mentoring by supervisor and advisory committee

NA Successful defence of thesis

Students will conceptualize, design and implement research for the generation of new knowledge or in the translation of knowledge in the field of rehabilitation


Objective 4: By the completion of this course the student will have the requisite skills and knowledge to debate ethical issues in rehabilitation service delivery and research


Students will demonstrate ethical behaviour consistent with academic integrity and the use of appropriate guidelines and procedures for the responsible conduct of research

SGS 804 NA Completion of the TCPS 2 Tutorial

RHSB 899 Thesis NA Successful application to appropriate research ethics board for MSc thesis work


Objective 5: By the completion of this course the student will have the requisite skills and knowledge to demonstrate in- depth understanding of the importance of knowledge translation activities In rehabilitation science and understand the facilitators and barriers of this process





Enact privacy and confidentiality rules Communicate with interdisciplinary peers Deliver verbal and written information suitable to different audiences (e.g. lay, clinician, researcher, policy-makers)

Level of application of knowledge

Students will have an understanding of the importance of knowledge translation activities, and will be able to identify key stakeholder groups who should have access to knowledge generated through their research.

RHBS 822 (1.0) Knowledge Translation

By the end of the Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation Science module, students will be able to: 1. identify and describe key

terms, definitions, frameworks, theories, and approaches to KT

discuss issues related to KT in rehabilitation sciences 3. develop a KT plan

Passing Grade (B or greater) Components: Formative: Lay summary & policy brief; Critique peer’s lay summary and policy brief; Select from assigned KT interventions and report on evidence of efficacy; Critique peer’s Knowledge Translation and Exchange plan. Summative: Develop a 1-page Knowledge Translation and Exchange plan


2. Objective 5: Develop a research proposal in an area of their choice


Students will be required to make informed judgements of different methodologies used in their specific project in the area

RHBS 899 Thesis and Supervisory/ Advisory Committee meetings

NA Justification of methodology to Advisory Committee and successful defense of MSc thesis


Objective 3: On completion of this course students will demonstrate knowledge of the broader

Attendance (>90%) at RHBS 803 seminar series; Seminar




of rehabilitation science through critical appraisal of the literature.

implications of knowledge generated in rehabilitation science and related fields

presentation on their research project (20 min)

Students will appreciate the broader implications of knowledge generated in rehabilitation science and related

RHBS 899 NA Successful defence of thesis with focus on discussion of findings


Objective 6: By the completion of this course the student will have the requisite skills and knowledge to summarize the literature and disseminate research results for academic and non-academic audiences

Passing grade (B or greater) Components:

Student presentation; Discussion paper; Paper for media release; Class participation

Students will develop skill in the synopsizing of the literature and in the dissemination of research results for academic and non- academic audiences.


Objective 4: On completion of this course students will demonstrate ability to apply knowledge to critically appraise (ask relevant questions) and to present scientific argument related to work presented in the seminars


RHBS 899 Thesis NA Successful completion and defense of MSc thesis

SGS 804 NA Completion of the TCPS 2 Tutorial

Professional capacity/ autonomy

Students will demonstrate a knowledge of and adherence to ethical standards for conducting human research according to


Objective 9: On completion of this course students will demonstrate adherence to ethical standards


Develop and execute short and long term plans Priority setting Set realistic timelines Organize and sequence tasks Work as part of a team Enact privacy and confidentiality rules Communicate with interdisciplinary peers

RHBS 820 (1.0) Philosophy of Research

Objective 3: At the end of this course, students will be able to critically examine issues related to the ethical and responsible conduct of research

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Presentation; Final paper




the Tri- Council guidelines

RHBS 899 Thesis and Mentoring by supervisor

NA Successful submission to appropriate research ethics board and completion of MSc thesis

Deliver verbal and written information suitable to different audiences (e.g. lay, clinician, researcher, policy-makers) Critically analyze and synthesize information Respond to critique, feedback and evaluation

RHBS 899 and Mentoring by supervisor

NA Successful progression through to completion of MSc thesis

Students will demonstrate an ability to work independently in terms of collecting research data.


Objective 7: On completion of this course students will demonstrate skills in critical thinking related to research in rehabilitation science


Students will develop skills in independent, critical thinking related to their research work.

RHBS 899 Thesis and Mentoring by supervisor and Advisory Committee

NA Evidence of critical thinking in discussions/ presentations to supervisor and Advisory Committee, and successful completion of MSc thesis

Mentoring by supervisor

NA No identified breaches of ethical compliance or laboratory policies and procedures over the course of their MSc program

Students will demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour and integrity while representing the School of


Objective 8: On completion of this course students will demonstrate professional behaviour in presentation of their of their research

Presentation of their research findings in RHBS 803 seminar


Objective 5: On completion of this course students will demonstrate ability to orally present their research

Presentation of their research findings in RHBS 803 seminar




Rehabilitation Therapy as a researcher and as a student

proposal/research findings to faculty and peers

Level of communication skills

Students will demonstrate solid ability to orally communicate their research findings to their peers and to experts in the area of rehabilitation science.

RHBS 899 Thesis NA Successful defence of MSc Thesis Communicate with interdisciplinary peers Deliver verbal and written information suitable to different audiences (e.g. lay, clinician, researcher, policy-makers) Able to define and defend position


Objective 6: By the completion of this course the student will have the requisite skills and knowledge to summarize the literature and disseminate research results for academic and non-academic audiences.


Students will develop skills in written dissemination of research findings for peer review.

RHBS 899 Thesis NA Publication of MSc thesis findings in peer-reviewed journal


Objective 5: At the conclusion of this course students will be able to develop a research proposal in an area of their choice.


Awareness of limits of knowledge

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the limits of their research methods within the context

RHBS 899 Thesis NA Successful completion and defense of MSc thesis through reasoned response to questioning. Discussion section of thesis reflects the limits of the research results

Develop self-awareness of personal abilities and strengths as well as limitations Develop life-long learning style Respond to critique, feedback and evaluation




of the current literature.

RHBS 803 – Seminar Series

Objective 3: On completion of this course students will demonstrate knowledge of the broader implications of knowledge generated in rehabilitation science and related fields

Attendance (>90%) at RHBS 803 seminar

Communicate with interdisciplinary peers Connect knowledge related to rehabilitation sciences to health care systems and services

Appreciation of the broader implications and context of research in Rehabilitation Science

Students will appreciate the broader implications of knowledge generated in the rehabilitation science and related fields


Objective 7: By the completion of this course the student will have the requisite skills and knowledge to integrate knowledge generated in the rehabilitation science field more broadly, such as within the health sciences community and society general.

Passing grade (B or greater) Components: Student presentations; Discussion paper; Paper for media release; Class participation

RHBS 899 Thesis and interactions with Advisory Committee and supervisor

NA Professional behaviours in interactions with supervisor and Advisory Committee; Professional presentation of MSc findings at local, national and international conferences

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