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What is the Bond Institute of Health & Sport?

What is the Bond Institute of Health & Sport, and what makes it so special for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students?

The brand-new Bond Institute of Health & Sport just 4 km (8 minutes!) from Bond’s main campus is a world-class teaching and training facility, focusing on promoting healthy behaviours and lifestyles and attracting professional athletes and sporting organizations from all over the world. The five-level building has created an additional 11,500m2 of education spaces, offices, and associated car parking.

The $45-million project at Robina meets the booming demand for new physiotherapists, exercise and sports scientists, dietitians, and occupational therapists.

It’s also home to health and sports science laboratories, used for research and athlete testing, and by health, sports science, OT, and physiotherapy students. It also features the High Performance Training Centre (HPTC), swimming pool, and temperature contrast pools, as well as an altitude room. The specialized teaching spaces and smaller clinical skills rooms are all equipped with modern technology and features that simulate real-life clinical environments, providing students with relevant, hands-on experience. Research units based at the institute include the Tactical Research Unit and the Water Based Research Unit.

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May Duration: 2 years

Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program is renowned for its unique blend of problem-based scientific learning, practical application, and up to 1400 hours of clinical placements.

There is a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning with six units of placements in clinical settings included in the core subject listing and a further internship offered as an elective. Bond offers a variety of placements, including the lifespan of client services (pediatric, adult, ageing) and across the full spectrum of clinical areas.

Physiotherapy-designed facilities are set up to provide a therapist-patient experience like a professional clinic and assist the transition of DPT students into the healthcare setting for placements.

Physiotherapy treatment benches

Clinical simulation areas

Simulated wardroom with hospital beds and other hospital features (located at Bond main campus and the Clinical Education and Research Centre)

Research facilities 

Learn more about studying physio at Bond.

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Bond University Physiotherapy Students Work with World Surf League

As the official higher education partner of the World Surf League (WSL), Bond University can offer its physiotherapy students unmatched opportunities in one of the most exciting industries.

Every semester, Bond students have access to internship opportunities across all facets of the organization, including sport management, sports science, event management, marketing and film and television. Bond academics and researchers also have opportunities to engage with the WSL Australia in the work and research.

For more than 20 years, the WSL hosts a yearly world surf league championship at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, the world’s most famous right-hand sandy point break and a favourite location for the world’s best surfers. This event is so popular that it sees approximately 5,000–10,000 spectators on the beach—daily!

This year, the event will take place May 6–13. Surfers in this competition compete for a qualifying position on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour.

Bond Physiotherapy Practical Experience

This year, Bond physiotherapy students, academics, and Bond’s Water Based Research Unit (WBRU), will be holding surfer health checks for members of the public attending the event in May. These health checks will be available to surfers and spectators, and will provide as Bond DPT students with the opportunity to shadow their academics in the field and take in a world-class sports tournament.

The Bond physio students and academics will measure a participants’ blood pressure, ankle hip and shoulder strength, motion and flexibility, ear health, and body composition. The data collected from these checks will be entered into the WBRU database of both pro and recreational surfers, with participants receiving a report on how their results compare and outlining suggested areas they may like to work on or address with their health professionals of choice.

The fitness data collected will be compared to professional surfers such as Mick Fanning (Australian), Kelly Slater (American) and Stephanie Gilmore (Australian).

They will also measure strength and flexibility, and will conduct a bio-impedance analysis, which is great practical experience for physio students to get hands-on experience.

Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy James Furness overseas students during this practical experience. He has a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and he conducts innovative and novel research in the sports of surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and swimming.

Since 2020, Bond University students in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine and Bond Business School have enjoyed exciting internships with WSL.

Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy

The two-year Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University is an accelerated degree—three semesters per year instead of just two. This means you can graduate a year ahead of the rest.

Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning. Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice—like world surf league championship!

Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available!

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May each year Duration: 2 years

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Why should Canadians consider Bond University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy program?

In May 2007, Bond University introduced Australia’s first entry-level Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree. The two-year program was developed in response to the critical shortage of qualified practitioners identified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and various State and Commonwealth health authorities.

The Bond DPT adopts a holistic problem-based learning approach adapted from the highly successful model developed by Canada’s McMaster University. By initially limiting the intake to 20 students and working extensively with their network of industry colleagues, Bond was able to guarantee high-quality clinical places for all students and ensure a one-on-one personalized approach to the academic learning process.

The two-year DPT at Bond is an accelerated degree, so the program runs through three semesters per year instead of just two, which means you’ll graduate a year ahead of the rest.

Small Cohort & Student Support

Another great thing about studying at Bond? The exceptional staff-to-student ratio. The Bond DPT offers a small cohort, capping at 80 students. All students are taught together with six clinicians in the room at the same time.

Would you like unparalleled international student support? Bond has extensive connections to employers in Canada and around the world, and networking opportunities are available to every student throughout their degree. As a Bondy, you join an active alumni network spanning 30,000 graduates across 120 countries, including chapters in Toronto and Vancouver.

Clinical Practice

Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (six 5-week placements and then a 1-week internship—well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning.

Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice.

Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available.

Admissions Requirements

Let’s talk about what candidates really want to know: how do you get in?

According to Bond’s Head of Program for Physiotherapy, Dr. Hing, prerequisites in anatomy are crucial. Candidates must have a completed undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0/4.0 (approximately 65% +/-) and have extensive pre-existing knowledge in the following areas:

Human anatomy (2 semesters)

Human physiology (2 semesters)

Biomechanics (1 semester)

Research design/statistics (1 semester)

Physiology of exercise (1 semester)

View Bond’s Canadian equivalent courses. If you have any questions about admissions requirements, please contact OzTREKK’s Physiotherapy Admissions Officer at [email protected].

Learn more about the Bond DPT!

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Former OzTREKK student and current Bond DPT student Maichel Ghobrial enjoying his time in Australia!

OzTREKK Bond physiotherapy students leading the way

Happy Tuesday! We are pleased to announce that five former OzTREKK students have received awards for academic achievement in the Bond Doctor of Physiotherapy program!

We love happy stories about our former students… and we love to share them with you!

Scott Willis Chan – Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence (attaining a semester percentage of greater or equal to 85%) / *First in class

Gabrielle Christine Van Der Woerd – Executive Dean’s List for Academic Excellence (semester percentage average between 82% and 84% inclusive)

Whitney Mills – Executive Dean’s List for Academic Excellence (semester percentage average between 82% and 84% inclusive)

Maichel Ghobrial – Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence (attaining a semester percentage of greater or equal to 85%). Mike has done a student blog with OzTREKK! Check out his story: What’s it like to be a Bond Doctor of Physiotherapy student?

Darren Corea – Vice-Chancellor’s List for Academic Excellence (attaining a semester percentage of greater or equal to 85%)

Congratulations to all of you! All of us at OzTREKK are very proud of your achievements!

Wondering about Bond Physiotherapy School?

The physiotherapy program at Bond Physiotherapy School embraces a holistic approach, with a strong emphasis on communication skills, ethics and preventative management. Extensive clinical training ensures graduates will be able to effectively relate to and treat physical therapy patients and clients on every level. The program integrates the clinical, pathological and related sciences with the physiotherapy knowledge, skills and professional behaviours and attitudes required to examine, diagnose and treat physiotherapy clients.

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Next available intake: May 2018 Duration: 2 years Application deadline: TBA. For the May 2017 intake, the application deadline was August 11, 2016.

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Bond physiotherapy application deadline is approaching!

If you’re interested in studying physio at an Australian university, we’d like to remind you that Bond Physiotherapy School’s application deadline is coming up soon—Thursday, August 11, 2016!

About Bond Physiotherapy School

Students undertake studies in Bond Physiotherapy School’s $20-million, state-of-the-art building. Features include clinical skills laboratories designed to simulate real medical environments, and modern teaching and research laboratories with the latest scientific equipment. The purpose-built tutorial rooms cater to small-group learning and lecture theatres are equipped with video streaming, wireless, and an audience-response system. The building also features a dedicated computer laboratory for students.

Work Experience and Internships

Bond physiotherapy students complete a clinical internship with an embedded research project in their final semester. This placement is designed to ensure graduates are ideally placed for entering the workforce. The first 30 weeks of clinical experiences will be gained in both hospital and community settings and will include working in the clinical areas of

orthopaedics;

cardiorespiratory;

out-patient musculoskeletal practice (hospital or private practice settings);

neurological and orthogeriatric rehabilitation (hospital and community settings); and

an elective in paediatrics, women’s/men’s health or sports practice.

Application Timeline

Applications close: August 11, 2016 Interviews held for short-listed candidates: September – October 2016 Applicants notified of application outcome: Friday, October 14, 2016 All enrolled students to attend Doctor of Physiotherapy Orientation: May 2 – 6 2017 Classes commence: Monday, May 8, 2017

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Don’t miss the Bond physiotherapy application deadline!

If you’re interested in studying physio at an Australian university, we’d like to remind you that Bond Physiotherapy School’s application deadline is coming up soon—Thursday, August 11, 2016!

About Bond Physiotherapy School

Students undertake studies in Bond Physiotherapy School’s $20-million, state-of-the-art building. Features include clinical skills laboratories designed to simulate real medical environments, and modern teaching and research laboratories with the latest scientific equipment. The purpose-built tutorial rooms cater to small-group learning and lecture theatres are equipped with video streaming, wireless, and an audience-response system. The building also features a dedicated computer laboratory for students.

Work Experience and Internships

Bond physiotherapy students complete a clinical internship with an embedded research project in their final semester. This placement is designed to ensure graduates are ideally placed for entering the workforce. The first 30 weeks of clinical experiences will be gained in both hospital and community settings and will include working in the clinical areas of

orthopaedics;

cardiorespiratory;

out-patient musculoskeletal practice (hospital or private practice settings);

neurological and orthogeriatric rehabilitation (hospital and community settings); and

an elective in paediatrics, women’s/men’s health or sports practice.

Application Timeline

Applications close: August 11, 2016 Interviews held for short-listed candidates: September – October 2016 Applicants notified of application outcome: Friday, October 14, 2016 All enrolled students to attend Doctor of Physiotherapy Orientation: May 2 – 6 2017 Classes commence: Monday, May 8, 2017

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Bond physiotherapy applications update

Bond University has recently announced the DPT application schedule for the May 2017 intake!

Applications closed: August 11, 2016 Interviews held for short-listed candidates: September – October 2016 Applicants notified of application outcome: Friday, October 14, 2016 All enrolled students to attend Doctor of Physiotherapy Orientation: May 2 – 6 2017 Classes commence: Monday, May 8, 2017

Applications will be held until the application deadline has passed. The university will first assess all applicants’ prerequisite areas. Students who do not meet prerequisite areas will be notified that they are not successful. All applicants who meet the prerequisite areas will then be ranked according to academic standing and the top international applicants will be shortlisted for an interview. Based on academic standing and interview results, the top international applicants will be offered places in the program.

About Bond Physiotherapy

The Bond physiotherapy program offers an innovative problem based learning model of physiotherapy education to prepare entry-level physiotherapists for their roles and responsibilities as first contact practitioners. The program integrates the clinical, pathological and related sciences with the physiotherapy knowledge, skills and professional behaviours and attitudes required to examine, diagnose and treat physiotherapy clients.

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Next intake: May 2017 Duration: 2 years Application deadline: August 11, 2016

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SUP researchers Wayne Hing, Ben Schram, and James Furness (Photo credit: Bond University)

Bond launches first global study into stand-up paddleboard injuries

Bond University is partnering with international governing body Stand Up Paddle Athletes Association (SUPAA) to launch the first worldwide study into stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) practices and injuries.

Dr James Furness, Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Bond University, said he was keen to recruit as many stand-up paddlers as possible—of all ages and abilities—to participate in the groundbreaking research study, which can be completed online in just 5–10 minutes.

“Less than 10 years ago, virtually no one had heard of stand-up paddleboarding, but the growth of SUP as a recreational activity and a sport worldwide—and particularly here in Australia—has been nothing short of phenomenal,” Assistant Professor Furness said.

“SUP is now widely described as the fastest growing aquatic sport in the world, but because it is still a relatively new sport, it is considerably under-researched.

“There is no published data specific to injuries associated with the sport, and most of what we do know is anecdotal.

“At this point in time, we’re not sure if there are any areas of the body that are more prone to injury through SUP, or even whether injuries are being incurred in or out of the water, for example when people are transporting their paddles from the car to the water.

“The aim of this research is not just to investigate the type, nature and location of SUP injuries, but also learn more about how people participate in the sport.

“For example where and when people paddle; whether they paddle solo, with a buddy or in groups; what type of board they use; and whether they receive any instruction on how to paddle first.

“Our ultimate aim for the research findings is to build a foundation for injury prevention strategies, which will benefit the hundreds of thousands of men, women and children worldwide who love and participate in SUP.

“To ensure we retain a true representation of the SUP population, we invite all stand-up paddle boarders, with or without a current or past injury from SUP, to participate in our study.”

The online study takes 5–10 minutes to complete and can be found here: https://bond.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IKqTEGI9SW4Vz7

All information provided will remain anonymous.

This latest research from Bond University’s Water Based Research Unit, follows on from research undertaken by Assistant Professor Ben Schram in 2014 into the benefits of stand-up paddle boarding for fitness, core strength, balance and back pain.