Module Details

Module Code: PHIO H4124
Module Title: Current Concepts in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
Title: Current Concepts in Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Frank Devereux
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop the student's ability to investigate, review, synthesise and present information on current issues in Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Communicate sports rehabilitation & athletic therapy specific information and / or ideas effectively using written, visual, oral, and practical methods of communication and demonstration
LO2 Explore and review relevant sports rehabilitation & athletic therapy literature, take research data and integrate it into a structured presentation regarding current best practices
LO3 Contribute as an effective team member to the successful completion of a group project on a sports rehabilitation & athletic therapy based scientific topic
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
Theory
Specific content will be determined by current trends in sports rehabilitation & athletic therapy. Topics may include areas such as specific injury diagnosis, specific injury management, and long term player/athlete pathway etc. Theory based learning will include guidelines for conducting a successful literature search, guidelines for conducting a successful literature review, guidelines for effective communication including critical review of scientific writing, creation of PowerPoint presentations, and preparation of oral, written, and practical presentations. Advantages and disadvantages of group project based learning.
Practical
Students will deliver practical based demonstrations based on current best practices relating to injury diagnosis, treatment, management etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Presentation: A topic (either self selected or assigned) will be researched by a group who will then present an audio-visual based report of current best practices relating to that topic
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Individual Presentation: A topic (either self selected or assigned) will be researched by the individual who will then present an audio-visual based report of current best practices relating to that topic
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Practicals: Groups will research, design and present practical workshops based on current trends in sports rehabilitation & athletic therapy
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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
Practicals Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Onwuegbuzie, A.J., Frels, R.. (2016), 7 Steps to a Comprehensive Literature Review, 1. Sage, [ISBN: 9781446248928].
  • Jewell DV. (2008), Guide to evidence-based physical therapy practice, Jones and Bartlett, Sudbury, Mass., [ISBN: 0763734438].
  • DePoy E, PhD OTR MSW, Laura N. Gitlin PhD.. Introduction to Research, 5. St. Louis; Mosby, [ISBN: 9780323261715].
  • Thomas SA, Polgar S. Introduction to research in the health sciences, 6. Edinburgh; Churchill Livingstone, [ISBN: 9780702041945].
  • O'Leary, Z.. (2014), The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project, 2. Sage, [ISBN: 9781446258972].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Hess, C.W., Gnacinski, S.L. and Meyer, B.B.. (2019), Hess, C.W.,A review of the sport-injury and-rehabilitation literature: From abstraction to application., The Sport Psychologist.
This module does not have any other resources
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