Module Descriptors
FOUNDATIONS IN SPORTS THERAPY
SPOR40483
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Stephen Bateman
Email: S.J.Bateman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 30%
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 70%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
No special admissions requirements
Module Texts
Essential:
Prentice, W. E. (2003). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine and athletic training. (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Additional:
Anderson, M. (2000). Fundamentals of sports injury management. (2nd ed.). London: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Cash, M. (1996) Sport and remedial massage therapy. London: Edbury press.
www.society-of-sports-therapists.org
Prentice, W. E. (2003). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine and athletic training. (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Additional:
Anderson, M. (2000). Fundamentals of sports injury management. (2nd ed.). London: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Cash, M. (1996) Sport and remedial massage therapy. London: Edbury press.
www.society-of-sports-therapists.org
Module Learning Strategies
7 x 2 hour tutor-led lecture programme
4 x 2 hour first aid workshop
1 x 2 hour presentation by society of sports therapists
Specify the number of independent study hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.
21 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures
24 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops
36 hours in assignment preparation
20 hours presentation preparation
25 hours student-led independent study
4 x 2 hour first aid workshop
1 x 2 hour presentation by society of sports therapists
Specify the number of independent study hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.
21 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures
24 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops
36 hours in assignment preparation
20 hours presentation preparation
25 hours student-led independent study
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Practical assessment on the administration of safe and effective first aid (LO 1) 30%
2. Group presentation (15 minutes) on professional relationships, the role of a sports therapist and working with health care professionals and other agencies (LOs 2 & 3) 70%
3. Successful first aid course completion is required in order to pass this module (LO 1) 0%
All elements of summative assessment must be passed to gain an overall pass in this module.
Formative assessment will be provided during 1st Aid course instruction via practice situations. Lectures and workshop sessions will be supported via discussions and independent study exercises.
2. Group presentation (15 minutes) on professional relationships, the role of a sports therapist and working with health care professionals and other agencies (LOs 2 & 3) 70%
3. Successful first aid course completion is required in order to pass this module (LO 1) 0%
All elements of summative assessment must be passed to gain an overall pass in this module.
Formative assessment will be provided during 1st Aid course instruction via practice situations. Lectures and workshop sessions will be supported via discussions and independent study exercises.
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to give the student an understanding of the roles and limitations of the sports therapist. It will explore relationships with other agencies and healthcare professionals, legal and ethical issues affecting the sports therapist, and will introduce good practice and professionalism.
Legal and ethical requirements will be investigated, including Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, Accident Reporting, and record keeping.
This module will include a first aid course giving the student a sound understanding of first aid issues and implementation both in a work and athletic environment. The first aid component will also cover safe and effective handling of casualties in a field situation using relevant ambulation techniques and aids.
Finally the role of the professional body (SST) will be examined and career progression / development of the sports therapist will be investigated.
Legal and ethical requirements will be investigated, including Health & Safety, Risk Assessment, Accident Reporting, and record keeping.
This module will include a first aid course giving the student a sound understanding of first aid issues and implementation both in a work and athletic environment. The first aid component will also cover safe and effective handling of casualties in a field situation using relevant ambulation techniques and aids.
Finally the role of the professional body (SST) will be examined and career progression / development of the sports therapist will be investigated.