Module Descriptors
REHABILITATION TOOLS AND SPORTS MASSAGE
SPOR40509
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Stephen Bateman
Email: S.J.Bateman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 40%
- PRACTICAL NOT IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module examines the techniques and rehabilitation tools commonly used as part of treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. The emphasis will be on manual therapy techniques and exercise modalities.
Early in the module the student will gain an understanding of the principles and role of sports in sports therapy and will become proficient in the delivery of sports massage techniques.
The student will also investigate and practice other soft tissue techniques including proproceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques, Muscle Energy Technique, Soft / Active tissue release methods, neuromuscular technique and basic peripheral joint mobilisations.
Further techniques and strategies for regaining and maintaining neuromuscular control, range of movement and muscular function will be developed throughout the module.
All of the above will be supported by the delivery of underpinning knowledge, in particular anatomical and physiological issues.
Early in the module the student will gain an understanding of the principles and role of sports in sports therapy and will become proficient in the delivery of sports massage techniques.
The student will also investigate and practice other soft tissue techniques including proproceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques, Muscle Energy Technique, Soft / Active tissue release methods, neuromuscular technique and basic peripheral joint mobilisations.
Further techniques and strategies for regaining and maintaining neuromuscular control, range of movement and muscular function will be developed throughout the module.
All of the above will be supported by the delivery of underpinning knowledge, in particular anatomical and physiological issues.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (72)
24 x 2 hour tutor-led lecture programme
24 x 1 hour clinical workshops
Independent Study Hours: (228)
50 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures
50 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops
40 hours in assignment preparation
38 hours practical experience
50 hours student-led independent study
24 x 2 hour tutor-led lecture programme
24 x 1 hour clinical workshops
Independent Study Hours: (228)
50 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures
50 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops
40 hours in assignment preparation
38 hours practical experience
50 hours student-led independent study
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room
Appropriately and adequately equipped clinc room with appropriate teaching facilities
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Access to BlackBoard
Appropriately and adequately equipped clinc room with appropriate teaching facilities
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Access to BlackBoard
Module Texts
Essential:
Prentice, W. E. (2010). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine and athletic training. (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
www.society-of-sports-therapists.org
Prentice, W. E. (2010). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine and athletic training. (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
www.society-of-sports-therapists.org
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be enrolled on the sports therapy degree programme
Module Additional Assessment Details
Practical Assessment 1 - 40% (LO's 1, 2 and 3)
45 minute assessment demonstrating practical skills in the development and application of sports massage
Practical Assessment - 2 30% (LO 4 )
Demonstrate at least 2 of the techniques covered in the module on a `real' client. This may include techniques to develop muscular function, range of movement, core stability or neuromuscular control. All techniques will be used in the context of injury rehabilitation / injury prevention. The techniques must be relevant, safe and effective. There will be a viva voce examination as part of this assessment on the aims, advantages and limitations of the techniques used. This will assess knowledge and understanding of the principles of each technique.
Written Exam (1hr) - 30% (LO's 3 and 4)
The written exam will cover the theoretical aspect of the module and will require an understanding of the underlying principles of current techniques used in sports therapy for both treatment and rehabilitation.
All elements of summative assessment MUST be passed to achieve and overall pass in this module.
Formative feedback will be provided throughout the module using ongoing monitoring and formative assessments
45 minute assessment demonstrating practical skills in the development and application of sports massage
Practical Assessment - 2 30% (LO 4 )
Demonstrate at least 2 of the techniques covered in the module on a `real' client. This may include techniques to develop muscular function, range of movement, core stability or neuromuscular control. All techniques will be used in the context of injury rehabilitation / injury prevention. The techniques must be relevant, safe and effective. There will be a viva voce examination as part of this assessment on the aims, advantages and limitations of the techniques used. This will assess knowledge and understanding of the principles of each technique.
Written Exam (1hr) - 30% (LO's 3 and 4)
The written exam will cover the theoretical aspect of the module and will require an understanding of the underlying principles of current techniques used in sports therapy for both treatment and rehabilitation.
All elements of summative assessment MUST be passed to achieve and overall pass in this module.
Formative feedback will be provided throughout the module using ongoing monitoring and formative assessments