Module: Clinical Experience 6: Advanced Clinical and Rehabilitation Experience

Module Specifications

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Module Title	Clinical Experience 6: Advanced Clinical and Rehabilitation Experience
Module Code	TRE1016 (ITS: SS515)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10

Description

The aim of this module is to advance students’ expertise in 1) the rehabilitation of the physically active to facilitate their return to performance or work following an injury and 2) the effective delivery of strength and conditioning programmes in a variety of settings. This module will incorporate workshops at the forefront of the field in a range of topics to advance students proficiency and capability in dealing with complex clinical and performance situations. The students will be required to organise, manage, attend and lead a rehabilitation clinic every week throughout the academic year and engage with strength and conditioning placements in a number of settings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Organise, manage, and lead the rehabilitation clinic.
2. Advance their expertise in evidence-based rehabilitation techniques, rehabilitation and strength and conditioning planning to maximise return to play/work or enhance performance.
3. Design, implement, and critique evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for the physically active.
4. Design, implement and critique effective periodised strength and conditioning programmes based on scientific principles.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lecture
Clinical placement	36	Clinical Practical Sessions
Professional Practice	72	Strength and Conditioning Placement
Independent Study	106	Independent Study
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	11763	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Kate Sheridan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

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, evaluate and critique 1) existing rehabilitation evidence and practice for common injuries and 2) optimal strength and conditioning approaches to elicit positive adaptations in performance. Develop, plan, and present 1) evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for injuries in the physically active and 2) strength and conditioning programmes based on the problem list or key components of fitness to be improved. Practically implement 1) evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for injuries in the physically active and 2) strength and conditioning programmes. Review and adapt 1) evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for injuries in the physically active and 2) strength and conditioning programmes depending on progress.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): 0, Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 4th, Human Kinetics,
Tudor O. Bompa & Carlo A. Buzzichelli: 2019, Periodization, 6th Edition, Human Kinetics,
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), G. Gregory Haff, N. Travis Triplett: 2016, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Edition, Human Kinetics,
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Avery Faigenbaum: 2020, Essentials of Youth Fitness, Human Kinetics,
Vladimir M. Zatsiorsky, William J. Kraemer, Andrew C. Fry,: 2021, Science and Practice of Strength Training, 3rd Edition, Human Kinetics,
Peggy Houglam: 2016, Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries, 4th Edition, Human Kinetics,
William E Prentice: 2020, Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, 7th Edition, SLACK Incorporated,
Todd S. Ellenbecker Mark De Carlo Carl DeRosa: 2009, Effective Functional Progressions in Sport Rehabilitation, Human Kinetics,

Articles:
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Other Resources

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