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Module Title	Psychology of Injury
Module Code	SS217
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Siobhan McArdle	Office Number	XG06
Level	2	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:
• Understands the psychological and emotional responses (motivation, anxiety, apprehension) to trauma and forced physical inactivity as they relate to the rehabilitation and reconditioning process
• Demonstrates an ability to employ the basic principles of counselling
• Demonstrates an ability to employ relaxation, visualization and motivational techniques during rehabilitation and reconditioning
• Demonstrates an understanding of the signs and symptoms of common disordered eating, and emotional disorders (i.e. depression) and is able to describe the appropriate referral process

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	18
Tutorials	18
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit 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.

Indicative Syllabus

Indicative Syllabus:
Psychological and Emotional Response to Injury
Fear of Reinjury
The Use of Imagery in Rehabilitation
Understanding Factors that Influence Rehab Adherence

Core Transferable Skills:
• Written and oral Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Counselling skills

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Indicative Reading List

Indicative Reading List:
• Ray, R. & Wiese-Bjornstal, D.M. (1999). Counselling in Sports Medicine
• Pargman, D. (1999). Psychological Bases of Sport Injuries. Second Edition. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.
• Turk, D. & Gatchel, R.J. (2002). Psychological approaches to PAIN Management: A practitioner’s handbook
• Burnard, P. (1994). Counselling Skills for Health Professionals. Second Edition. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Ltd.
• Culley, S. & Bond, T. (2004). Integrative Counselling skills in action. Second Edition. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

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