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The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of exercise based interventions used to rehabilitate the injured athlete. Students will also plan, develop and implement rehabilitation programmes for peripheral and vertebral injuries based upon current research and sound biomechanics, tissue mechanics and mechanotherapy. Students will also learn essential underpinning knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with potentially life threatening scenarios prior to the arrival of the ambulance service.

All assessment is non-compensatory. Students must pass all elements of assessment in order to get a pass grade for the module

Students wil study the management of situations requiring first aid in sporting setting with the aid of sports specific scenarios. Students will also be taught how to rehabilitate the injured athlete in relation to peripheral joint, soft tissue and verterbral injuries based upon sound underpinning principles and current evidence based. Students will also develop skills in the coaching and delivery of rehabilitation in a one-to-one or group setting.

On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:

a)     Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate use of heat, cold, immobilisation and immobilisation techniques

b)     Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate components and documentation of a pre-participation physical examination

c)     Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the basic life-saving support systems (ABC, CPR, etc);

d)     Have a full understanding of safe and effective methods of handling and removing a casualty from the competitive or recreational environment;

e)     Construct and appraise the components of a comprehensive fitness and rehabilitation programme;

f)      Critically analyse the physiological effects of a range of training methods and understand the associated risks with each;

g)     Formulate and execute a comprehensive and appropriate rehabilitation programme;

h)     Apply a detailed understanding of the biomechanical principles of movement for peripheral joints to sports rehabilitation.

i)    Critically analyse the environmental risk factors associated with the safe return to competition and develop a specific criterion based return to sport protocol

j)      Critically analyse and utilise a variety of equipment; resistance, aerobic and flexibility;

k)      Critically evaluate the physiological, biomechanical and technical demands of sports participation so as to facilitate a patients return to play.

Staff / student contact: 30%
Student directed learning: 70%
Total study time: 300 hours

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.