Module Details

Module Code: STGY
Module Title: Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies in Sport
Title: Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies in Sport
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Brian Dunne
Domains:  
Module Description: The main aim of this module is to provide an understanding of current injury prevention and recovery strategies used in elite sport.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of basic functional movement screening
LO2 Administer a series of functional screening tests, recognise dysfunctional movement patterns, interpret findings and prescribe basic corrective exercise strategies
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of current injury prevention and recovery strategies employed in elite sporting environments
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Concepts of functional movement screening
Administration of movement screening tests ; Use of screening tools; Recognition and understanding dysfunctional movement patterns and muscle imbalances; Basic corrective exercises – muscle recruitment, strengthening and stretching.
Injury prevention strategies
Introduction to Load Monitoring - GPS, RPE scale, Heart Rate, Pre-exercise physiological monitoring
Recovery strategies
Sleep, active recovery, compression, contrast bathing etc
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical80.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Assignment : Corrective exercise plan, based on functional movement screen
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 80
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Functional movement screening practical exam
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Haff GG, Tripplet NT. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Human Kinetics.
  • Wilmore, J.H., Costill, D. and Kenney, W.L.. (2020), Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics Illinois.
  • Tortora G.J. and Nielsen. (2017), Principles of Human Anatomy, Wiley.
  • McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L.. (2015), Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance, Wolfter Kluwer.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning.
  • Journal of Sports Sciences.
Other Resources
Discussion Note: