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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

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


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture36Lecture
Clinical placement36Clinical Practical Sessions
Professional Practice72Strength and Conditioning Placement
Independent Study106Independent Study
Total Workload: 250
Section Breakdown
CRN11852Part of TermSemester 1 & 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorKate SheridanModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Professional PracticeAttendance and performance in the rehabilitation clinic25%Every Week
Professional PracticeAttendance, performance and engagement in the strength and conditioning placement.25%Every Week
AssignmentComprehensive clinical rehabilitation case study25%Sem 2 End
AssignmentComprehensive strength and conditioning case study25%Sem 2 End
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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