Module: Injuries 3

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Injuries 3
Module Code	SS337 (ITS) / TRE1004 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Enda Whyte
Module Teachers	Kate Sheridan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

This module will prepare the student to assess and manage injuries to the head and face, and hip and groin regions. Students will also learn principles and practical skills of taping and strapping.

Learning Outcomes

1. Clinical evaluation of injuries to the head (including concussion and other brain injuries), and hip and groin areas
2. Design and implement a plan of care for injuries to the head (including but not limited to concussion), and hip and groin
3. Demonstrate strapping and taping techniques and introduction to foot orthotics

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	face to face lecture on topics covered augmented with online resources
Independent Study	152	Revision and exploration of theory, revision of practical skills
Assignment Completion	26	review of literature and generation of assignment
Laboratory	36	Practical skills demonstration, practice and feedback.
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Concussion and head injuries
A comprehensive (and ongoing) examination of head injuries, including but not limited to concussion. This evaluation will include, but is not limited to the following; neurocognitive evaluation, assessment of the vestibular and vision systems, cervical spine involvement, mental health status, sleep assessment, exertional testing, nutritional status, and clinical interview and referral to the appropriate medical provider when indicated.

Clinical assessment of the face, head, hip and groin
Field and clinical based assessment

Management techniques
Prevention and management of injuries to head, face, groin and hip

Taping and strapping and introduction to foot orthotic techniques
Taping techniques for the lower limb, upper limb and trunk, and introduction to foot orthotics.

Principles of rehabilitation
Introduction to general principles of rehabilitation and the development of individualised rehabilitation programmes as a member of the multidisciplinary team

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	Special test and taping exam	15%	n/a
Loop Exam	Multiple choice questions	25%	n/a
Practical/skills evaluation	Assessment and development of management plan for injuries covered	30%	n/a
Assignment	Written assignment investigating the pathophysiology, assessment and management of injuries covered.	30%	n/a

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

Indicative Reading List

Chad Starkey, Sara D Brown: 0, Examination of Orthopedic & Athletic Injuries, 4, F.A. Davis, 0803645031
Perrin: 0, Athletic Taping and Bracing, 3rd Edition, Human Kinetics, 1450431992
Bruckner and Khan: 0, Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine: Injuries, Fifth Edition, 5th,

Other Resources

None