| Module Title |
The Active Female: Pelvic Floor Function and Dysfunction |
| Module Code |
TRE1015 |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
This module is offered as a microcredential and can contribute to the Graduate Certificate in Women's Health (Sport and Exercise). This module aims to present and discuss advanced current concepts and practical skills relating to pelvic floor muscle anatomy, function and dysfunction within female sport and exercise. This module aims to teach the student how to enable their clients/patients to prevent, navigate, manage pelvic floor dysfunction within a context of keeping physically active and achieving high performance in sport and exercise in a practically applied manner.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the functional anatomy of the female pelvic floor
2. Describe and clinically reason using an anatomical context the relationship between the female pelvic floor and the whole body
3. Discuss and critque current concepts in the understanding of the optimal female pelvic floor within a sport and exercise context
4. Explain and clinically reason the typical mechanisms and signs and symptoms of female pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
5. Use principles of sound logical and clinical reasoning in identifying and critically evaluating how musculoskeletal complaints can impact pelvic floor muscle function
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Online Lecture | | Tutorial | 12 | Online tutorial | | Directed learning | 24 | Directed learning tasks | | Independent Study | 190 | Independent study, learning and self-reflection |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11851 | 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 | Deirdre Phelan | Module Teacher | Helen Keeble |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 12053 | 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 | Helen Keeble | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Presentation | Case Study Presentation.
Students will present a case study from clinical or professional practice. In this case study, students will apply their understanding of optimal pelvic floor function and anatomy within a sports & exercise context. Peer assessment will be facilitated in the marking of this oral presentation. The presentations will be provided to the class cohort to facilitate peer learning from the individual case studies presented. | 50% | Once per semester | | Reflective journal | Reflective Written Assignment. Students will be requested to detail a case study from their clinical or professional practice where pelvic floor dysfunction was present. Students will discuss the differential diagnosis of this condition, how the pelvic floor dysfunction may have impacted their sport and exercise and critically reason the potential risk factors for this condition. Finally, students will critique how they dealt with this client, and how they would adapt their management based on their learnings from this module. | 50% | Once per semester |
| 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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Diane G. Lee: 2020, The Pelvic Girdle: An integration of clinical expertise & research, 5th, Elsevier, 448, 0702068195
- Jacky Forsyth, Claire-Marie Roberts: 2021, The Exercising Female Science and Its Application, 1st, Routledge, 288, 9780367615925
Articles:
- NICE Guidelines: 2021, Pelvic floor dysfunction: prevention and non-surgical management, https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng210/resources/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-prevention-and-nonsurgical-management-pdf-66143768482501,
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Other Resources
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