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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Psychology of Injury |
| Module Code |
SS217 (ITS) / PSY1091 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Health & Human Performance |
| Module Co-ordinator | Anna Donnla O'Hagan | | | Module Teachers | Sinead O'Keeffe | |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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None
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Description
This module introduces students to the theory of sport and injury psychology and relevant psychosocial interventions. Students will also be introduced to general counseling and referral skills.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Summarise and critically analyse key psychological theories and models from the area of sport and injury psychology.
2. Examine psychological interventions in post-injury sport health care
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic counseling and referral skills in a clinically sensitive manner.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | Required to attend in-person on on-line lectures | | Tutorial | 12 | Required to attend in-person on on-line tutorials | | Independent Study | 89 | Required to complete assigned reading and completion of additional tasks (outside designated class time) | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Psychological and emotional response to injuryIntroduction to basic counselling skillsThe use of imagery in rehabilitationFear of reinjury |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | This short answer quiz will be 30-minutes long and will take place during the module. The aim of this quiz is to assess students’ knowledge and understanding of basic concepts. This quiz will be on topics covered in the first 6 weeks of the module. There will be no negative marking associated with this quiz. | 20% | Week 6 | | Assignment | In this assignment, students will be required to write a 1,500-word assignment (excluding references) discussing the theory surrounding susceptibility to injury and stress management strategies to prevent injury. This assignment must be submitted online via Loop. Further details will be provided during class. | 50% | Week 11 | | Group presentation | For this assessment you will be allocated into a group with four or five other class members. They will work together to prepare, submit and present a single powerpoint presentation. This assessment is designed to assess students’ understanding of advanced concepts associated with injury psychology and their applied application of this knowledge. Further details will be provided during class. | 30% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Ray, R. & Wiese-Bjornstal, D. M.: 1999, Counseling in Sports Medicine,
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Other Resources
None |
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