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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2008 - 2009
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Module Title |
Injuries 1
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Module Code |
SS218
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Mr Enda Whyte | Office Number | A246 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
12.5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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This module aims to teach the student:
- The principles of injury prevention.
- The principles of conducting a clinical consultation.
- The principles of history taking.
- Detailed functional and surface anatomy of the lower limb.
- The principles and techniques of clinical assessment of lower limb injuries with a view to making an accurate diagnosis.
- The principles and usefulness of musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging.
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Learning Outcomes
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After successful completion of this module the student will be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:
- Functional anatomy of the lower limbs.
- Surface anatomy of the lower limbs.
- The principles and techniques of conducting clinical consultations.
- How to take a complete history from a patient with a lower limb injury.
- How to clinically examine the lower limbs.
- The principles and usefulness of diagnostic imaging in sports medicine.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
40
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Tutorials |
30
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Laboratories |
20
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
97.5
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Total |
187.5
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 12.5 credit module load represents approximately 187.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:
- Anatomical aspects and assessment (consultation, history taking and clinical examination) of:
Muscle injuries.
Thigh injuries.
Knee injuries.
Shin pain in sport.
Calf / Achilles pain in sport.
Ankle and foot Injuries.
Lower limb nerve injuries.
- Principles and usefulness of diagnostic imaging in sports medicine
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 60% | Examination Weight | 40% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Text
Clinical Sports Medicine (Brukner, P.D. & Khan, K., McGraw Hill 2002 Revised 2nd Edition ISBN 0-074-71108-3)
Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 2nd Edition. (Starkey and Ryan, FA Davis 2002 ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-0791-0)
Prentice, W. (2005). Arnheim’s Principles of Athletic Training. Mosby. (12th Edition)
Journals
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine (Adis)
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
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Note:
Assume that a module load represents approximately 75 hours’ work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| ATT | BSc Athletic Therapy and Training |
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