Module: Injuries 3

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Injuries 3
Module Code	TRE1004 (ITS: SS337)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

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	No Description
Independent Study	152	No Description
Assignment Completion	26	taping practice
Laboratory	36	No Description
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	11591	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Enda Whyte	Module Teacher	Kate Sheridan

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Practical/skills evaluation	Taping skills Assessment and management of head injuries including concussion Assessment and management of hip and groin injuries	45%	n/a
Assignment	Concussion written assignment Hip and groin written assignment Rehabilitation assignment	55%	n/a

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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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 brain 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

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None