To develop an understanding of the causes and immediate treatment of sporting injuries, and to take adequate steps to prevent and minimize the incidences and extent of sport injuries.

Syllabus * The incidence and causes of sports injuries; risk factors and mechanisms of injury. * Classification of soft tissue injuries, body response to trauma, phases of tissue healing. * A review of the most common sports injuries. * Application of first aid principles to injuries, use of RICES in first handling of injuries, E.A.P., procedures for referral to medical/other agencies, * Goals of sports rehabilitation, components of rehabilitation programme. * Prevention and rehabilitation of injuries through the application of stretching and strengthening exercises, sports massage and the aquatic environment. * Overview of the modalities used in the treatment of sports injuries. * Rehabilitation programmes for specific injuries, functional progressions, guidelines for return to sport. * The role of medications in the treatment of injuries. * The role of the sport scientist in the sports medicine team. * Research in sports injuries.

* Discuss the importance of safe practices in sport to minimize the incidences of injuries. * Identify the most common sports injuries for selected body parts and identify the causes, mechanics and pathology of specific sports injuries. * Advise on modalities and various treatments that are available for the treatment of sports injuries. * Apply knowledge from other related disciplines in assisting an athlete's return to full fitness. * Direct injured athletes to appropriate medical/other agencies based on a sound knowledge of an injury history.

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* Demonstrate the ability to work as part of the support team in an athlete's return to full fitness. * Devise and implement an E.A.P. for a major/minor sporting injury. * Select appropriate exercises to stretch or strengthen specific muscle groups to pre

Faculty contact per week: 2 x 1 hr lecture 1 x 2 hr lab (2A, 2B and 2C) The module is 50% practically oriented with theory and practice research informed to include international best practice in the field. This will aim to develop knowledgeable, proactive and responsible practitioners.