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

• Introduction to sport specific injury assessment techniques;
• Recognition of common sports injury signs & symptoms;
• Clinical assessment: based on in-depth knowledge of functional anatomy, accurate patient history, observation and a comprehensive physical examination;
• Utilisation of appropriate tests and physical examination;
• Recognition of the need for onward medical referral;
• Trigger points;
• Positional release techniques;
• Myofascial release;
• Peripheral joint mobilisations;
• Muscle testing.

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Command a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy pertinent to sports therapy;
b) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the risk factors associated with sport and exercise;
c) Command knowledge of the anatomical and physiological growth and development characteristics of the athlete during maturation;
d) Fully describe and understand the procedures for clinical evaluation and typical symptoms of common injuries, trauma and illness;
e) Command a broad understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology and pathophysiology of injury;
f) Clearly describe the normal and abnormal neurological, physiological and psychological responses to injury and illness;
g) The administration of range of motion tests including objective clinical measurements when required;
h) show an understanding of the selection of appropriate manual therapy techniques for the management of peripheral joint problems and apply these safely and effectively;
i) command an understanding of the aetiological factors contributing to injury and illness;
j) Evaluate and select appropriate therapies including peripheral manual therapy.

ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:
Subject Specific skills:
a) The construction and phrasing of questions appropriate to obtaining the relevant medical history;
b) The identification of the appropriate comparative observable clinical signs typically associated with common injuries/ illnesses;
c) The administration of range of motion tests, muscle testing techniques, clinical stress tests and comparative neurological tests;
d) The location, identification and comparative palpation of "key" anatomical structures;
e) Correct procedures for anthropometric measurement;
f) The application of appropriate manual therapy techniques for the management of peripheral joint disorders and apply these safely and effectively.

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%

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