Table 2

The LOs removed after phase 1 and comments given by the expert panel which contributed to justifying the removal of the LO

Learning objective (LO) removedExpert panel quotes supporting the removal
1. Develop, lead and deliver both paediatric and adult exercise medicine servicesBe able to contribute to the delivery of - Reduce the taxonomy order (Participant 41)
2. Develop, lead and deliver both paediatric and adult musculoskeletal servicesDemonstrate awareness of - Not all MSc courses offer the chance for delivery (Participant 39)
3. Perform a targeted ultrasound examination of a peripheral musculoskeletal problemDoes not need to be part of SEM MSc - needs to be a separate course (participant 21)
Reject as this is an additional skill that isn’t going to be taught as part of MSc (participant 30)
4. Inject a variety of joints and soft tissues with radiological guidanceDoes not need to be part of SEM MSc - needs to be a separate course (participant 21)
I don't feel this is mandatory for MSc level (participant 42)
5. Perform compartment pressure testingNot sure this is an essential component- would be done in Secondary Care (participant 33)
Reject as advanced skill? beyond this level - know how it is done (participant 28)
  • SEM, Sport and Exercise Medicine.