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Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description This module aims at introducing the student to the role of the Athletic Therapist in preventing athletes’ and injuries and illnesses. Topics covered will include: Sports injury definitions and epidemiological glossary (including injury prevention models) Safety rules in sport (including changes) Role of internal and environmental factors on athlete’s risk (including previous injury,flexibility,training load,fatigue etc) Role of equipment and materials in preventing sports injuries (including taping, helmet, shoes,etc) Biomechanical aspects of injury prevention Principles of applied prevention (including warm-up, recovery strategies, etc) Current pre-participation screening protocols (including return to play assessment), Current prevention programme analysis Psychological predisposition to injury and fear of re-injury Data collection Ethical aspects | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Give relevant definitions of injury, risk and exposure and interpret epidemiological data 2. Identify and correct athletes’ modifiable risk factors (fitness, flexibility, technique, etc) 3. Show knowledge of the pre-participation screening protocols currently available 4. Design, implement and plan both individual and team prevention programme 5. Educate athletes, patients, coaches about prevention issues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 1. Sports injury definitions, epidemiological glossary (incl. injury prevention models)2. Safety rules in sport (incl. rule changes)3. Role of internal and environmental factors on athlete’s risk (including previous injury, flexibility, training load, fatigue etc)4. Role of biomechanics, equipment and materials in preventing sports injuries (including technique, taping, helmet, shoes,etc)5. Role of doping as additional risk factor6. Principles of applied prevention (incl. warm-up, recovery strategies)7. Current pre-participation screening protocols (incl. return to play assessment)8. Current prevention programme analysis9. Psychological predisposition to injury and fear of re-injury10. Hygiene11. Data collection12. Ethical aspects (incl parents' awareness) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
ATT | BSc Athletic Therapy and Training |
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