| Module Title |
Psychology of Injury |
| Module Code |
PSY1091 (ITS: SS217) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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 |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Independent Study | 89 | No Description | | Laboratory | 12 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20987 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Anna Donnla O'Hagan | Module Teacher | Shane Noonan, Sinead O'Keeffe |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| In Class Test | n/a | 10% | Week 4 | | In Class Test | n/a | 50% | Week 12 | | Group presentation | n/a | 30% | Week 10 | | In Class Test | n/a | 10% | Week 7 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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 injury
Introduction to basic counselling skills
The use of imagery in rehabilitation
Fear of reinjury
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Ray, R. & Wiese-Bjornstal, D. M.: 1999, Counseling in Sports Medicine,
Articles:
- Diane M. Wiese-bjornstal a; Aynsley M. Smith b; Shelly M. Shaffer c; Michael A. Morrey: 1998, An integrated model of response to sport injury: Psychological and sociological, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 37759
- 0: The psychosocial aspects of a return to sport following, Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 37760, 1
- National Athletic Trainers
Association Position: Journal of Athletic Training,
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Other Resources
None |
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