| Title of learning programme |
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Sports Injuries Programme |
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| Programme level |
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3 |
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| Duration of learning programme
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14 weeks x 10 hours |
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| Total number of learning hours per programme |
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140 * |
* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant
upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you
grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end
of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and
returned to your personal tutor.
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Module Title |
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1 |
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Contra-Indications to Treatment Referral |
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Basic Principles of Treatment |
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3 |
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Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs |
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4 |
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Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs |
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Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs |
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Sport Injuries of the Shoulder |
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| 7 |
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Sport Injuries of the Head and Neck |
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| 8 |
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Sport Injuries of the Hand, Arm and Elbow |
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| 9 |
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Sport Injuries of the Back |
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| 10 |
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Taping and Strapping of Injuries |
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Module 1 – Contra-Indications to Treatment Referral.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Assess Intrinsic and Extrinsic Injuries and summarise:
Implemental injuries
Vehicular injuries
Environmental factors |
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| LO2 |
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Define the following terms:
The ages concept
Psychological Fitness
Lifestyle |
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LO3 |
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Explain the reasons for employing warm up and cool down routines. |
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Module 2 – Basic Principles of Treatment.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Introduce Planes and Axes and discuss structures and
their positions in relation to the Anatomical Position. |
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| LO2 |
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Discuss a number of descriptions or landmarks found
on skeletal bones. |
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Module 3 – Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Analyse some of the most common foot problems. |
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| LO2 |
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Discuss Metatarsalgia giving symptoms, causes and treatment. |
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| LO3 |
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Summarise the following:
Heel Spur
Ganglion
Morton’s Toe |
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Module 4 – Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Examine the knee and introduce the different
ligaments that come under stress during sporting activities. |
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| LO2 |
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Describe medial ligament strain giving symptoms, cause and treatment. |
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| LO3 |
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Introduce the Apleys knee test and the Mc Murray Test. |
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| LO42 |
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Describe the rapid and slow swelling of joint effusion. |
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Module 5 – Sport Injuries to Lower Limbs.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Discuss a stress fracture, where it is found, its causes, symptoms, and
treatment. |
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| LO2 |
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Evaluate a shin splint giving symptoms, cause and treatment. |
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Module 6 – Sport Injuries of the Shoulder.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Analyse injuries to the shoulder and show what roles ligaments and muscles
play. |
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| LO2 |
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Identify symptoms, causes and treatments of frozen shoulder. |
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Module 7 – Sport Injuries of the Head and Neck.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Describe the two main muscles found in the neck, give a description of
each and where they are situated. |
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Assess the following injuries, giving symptoms, causes and treatment:
Arthritis
Disc joint pain |
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Module 8 – Sport Injuries of the Hand, Arm and
Elbow.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Explain the symptoms, cause and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. |
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| LO2 |
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Define the following injuries, giving symptoms, causes and treatment:
Golfer’s elbow
Tennis elbow |
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| LO3 |
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Summarise your understanding of elbow dislocation. |
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Module 9 – Sport Injuries of the Back.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Examine the vertebral column and name the five groups of vertebrae. |
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| LO2 |
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Define the following:
The Lumbar Vertebrae
The Sacral Vertebrae
The Coccygeal Vertebrae |
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| LO3 |
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Describe your understanding of trigger points and give points to be
remembered when applying treatment. |
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Module 10 – Taping and Strapping of Injuries.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Identify benefits to the
athlete of taping an injury and give instances when it should not be
applied. |
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| LO2 |
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Introduce procedures to be followed before taping and when applying tape. |
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| LO3 |
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Explain the procedure you would use when supporting the Quadriceps. |
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