Module: Rehabilitation in Practice

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Rehabilitation in Practice
Module Code	TRE1014 (ITS: SS424)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

The aim of this module is to advance students’ expertise in rehabilitation of the physically active to facilitate their return to performance or work, following an injury. This module will incorporate workshops in a range of rehabilitation topics applicable to them. The students will be also required to organise, manage, attend and lead a rehabilitation clinic every week throughout the semester.

Learning Outcomes

1. Organise, manage, and lead the rehabilitation clinic.
2. Develop expertise in evidence-based rehabilitation techniques and rehabilitation planning to maximise return to play or work.
3. Design, present, implement, and critique evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for the physically active.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lectures
Clinical laboratory	36	Clinical practical sessions
Independent Study	53	Independent study and independent task completion
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11633	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Kate Sheridan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	A comprehensive clinical case study	30%	Week 11
Participation	Performance during rehabilitation clinic.	70%	Every Week

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

Module Content and Learning Activities
Review of existing rehabilitation evidence and practice for common injuries. Critique of existing rehabilitation evidence and practice for common injuries. Develop, plan, and present evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for injuries in the physically active. Practically implement evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for injuries in the physically active. Review and adapt evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for injuries in the physically active depending on progress.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Houglum P. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics: 0, Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries., 9781450468831
Prentice, W. E: 0, Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine, 978-007337661
Todd S. Ellenbecker, Mark De Carlo, Carl DeRosa.: 0, Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation., 9780736063814
Paul Comfort (Editor), Earle Abrahamson (Editor).: 0, Sports Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention., 978-0-470-985

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None