PTY-20047 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module complements the programme content introduced in Level 4 and in Level 5 in relation to the science of rehabilitation. The focus of this module is rehabilitation in sport; it will develop the student's understanding of the sports rehabilitation process, prevention and management of sports injuries and the impact of sports injuries, both physical and psychological.

To develop the student's understanding of:
The sports rehabilitation process.
Prevention and management of sports injuries.
The impact of sports injuries, both physical and psychological.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and explain the components of the sports injury rehabilitation process.
: 1,

Classify common sports injuries and describe the effect of injury on the musculoskeletal system;: 1,

describe the elements of a basic sports injury assessment;: 1,

describe an outline structured approach to the management of sports injuries including the role of exercise interventions;: 1,

summarise the psychological effects of long term injury.: 1,

discuss the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to sports injury rehabilitation;: 1,

describe and explain the principles of sports injury prevention.: 1,

Study hours

30 tutor led hours which may include lectures, practical classes and workshops, seminars, tutorials and two hours of assessment preparation classes etc.
120 hours of independent study.

School Rules

Successful completion of a minimum of 105 credits of the BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation Science at Level 4, normally at Keele University.

Description of Module Assessment