Module Descriptors
SPORTS THERAPY PRACTICE
SPOR60527
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Edward Stanhope
Email: edward.stanhope@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 120
Independent Study Hours: 180
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be enrolled on the sports therapy degree programme
Module Texts
Essential:
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2011) Clinical sports medicine (4th ed). New York: Edbury Press
Prentice, W. E. (2010). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine and athletic training. (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Additional:
Watson, T. (2008) Electrotherapy: Evidence based practice (12th ed). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
www.society-of-sports-therapists.orgUniversity Press
www.electrotherapy.org
Brukner, P. & Khan, K. (2011) Clinical sports medicine (4th ed). New York: Edbury Press
Prentice, W. E. (2010). Rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine and athletic training. (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Additional:
Watson, T. (2008) Electrotherapy: Evidence based practice (12th ed). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
www.society-of-sports-therapists.orgUniversity Press
www.electrotherapy.org
Module Additional Assessment Details
Unseen, short answer, written exam (1.5 hours) - 50% (LO's 1 & 2)
Covering theoretical aspects of module (special pop, electrotherapy, psych, post surgery and drugs)
Case study (2500 words) - 50% (LO's 1, 2, 3 & 4)
A case study of a real client treated as part of student clinic experience including a critical analysis of relevant contemporary research. This will also include a critical reflection on your performance as a sports therapist in a real clinical environment.
First aid refresher assessment (0%)
This aspect of the module is zero weighted but must be passed in order to pass the module
All elements of summative assessment MUST be passed to achieve and overall pass in this module.
Formative assessment will be provided by practice situations, discussions and independent study exercises.
Covering theoretical aspects of module (special pop, electrotherapy, psych, post surgery and drugs)
Case study (2500 words) - 50% (LO's 1, 2, 3 & 4)
A case study of a real client treated as part of student clinic experience including a critical analysis of relevant contemporary research. This will also include a critical reflection on your performance as a sports therapist in a real clinical environment.
First aid refresher assessment (0%)
This aspect of the module is zero weighted but must be passed in order to pass the module
All elements of summative assessment MUST be passed to achieve and overall pass in this module.
Formative assessment will be provided by practice situations, discussions and independent study exercises.
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Access to BlackBoard
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop room
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Access to BlackBoard
Module Indicative Content
This module covers a number of specific areas of practical sports therapy including electrotherapy, drugs in sport, working with special populations and psychological response to injury. These areas will then be thoroughly and critically investigated and the student will be able to select and apply appropriate modalities as part of a rehabilitation programme utilising an in-depth, critical knowledge of underlying principles.
The student will develop a critical understanding of the psychological and emotional responses to trauma and will understand psychological parameters associated with rehabilitation
Common surgical and orthopaedic interventions will be explained along with the implications for rehabilitation. Considerations when dealing with special populations and developing athletes will also be developed and investigated.
Throughout this module students will manage and run a student led sports injury clinic (including pitchside support for external groups) under the supervision of a qualified sports therapist. This will give the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in all aspects of sport therapy from sport massage provision to injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Regular group client case studies will enable continued theoretical learning to support the practical experience.
The latter part of this module will be dedicated to the SST emergency trauma management (first aid) course refresher.
The student will develop a critical understanding of the psychological and emotional responses to trauma and will understand psychological parameters associated with rehabilitation
Common surgical and orthopaedic interventions will be explained along with the implications for rehabilitation. Considerations when dealing with special populations and developing athletes will also be developed and investigated.
Throughout this module students will manage and run a student led sports injury clinic (including pitchside support for external groups) under the supervision of a qualified sports therapist. This will give the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in all aspects of sport therapy from sport massage provision to injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Regular group client case studies will enable continued theoretical learning to support the practical experience.
The latter part of this module will be dedicated to the SST emergency trauma management (first aid) course refresher.
Learning Strategies
26 x 3 hour student led supervised clinic sessions 40 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures 50 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops 40 hours in assignment preparation 50 hours student-led independent study
Web Descriptor
This module covers a number of specific areas of practical sports therapy including electrotherapy, drugs in sport, working with special populations and psychological response to injury. These areas will then be thoroughly and critically investigated and you will be able to select and apply appropriate modalities as part of a rehabilitation programme utilising an in-depth, critical knowledge of underlying principles.
You will develop a critical understanding of the psychological and emotional responses to trauma and will understand psychological parameters associated with rehabilitation
Common surgical and orthopaedic interventions will be explained along with the implications for rehabilitation. Considerations when dealing with special populations and developing athletes will also be developed and investigated.
Throughout this module you will manage and run a student led sports injury clinic (including pitchside support for external groups) under the supervision of a qualified sports therapist. This will give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in all aspects of sport therapy from sport massage provision to injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Regular group client case studies will enable continued theoretical learning to support the practical experience.
The latter part of this module will be dedicated to the SST emergency trauma management (first aid) course refresher.
You will develop a critical understanding of the psychological and emotional responses to trauma and will understand psychological parameters associated with rehabilitation
Common surgical and orthopaedic interventions will be explained along with the implications for rehabilitation. Considerations when dealing with special populations and developing athletes will also be developed and investigated.
Throughout this module you will manage and run a student led sports injury clinic (including pitchside support for external groups) under the supervision of a qualified sports therapist. This will give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in all aspects of sport therapy from sport massage provision to injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Regular group client case studies will enable continued theoretical learning to support the practical experience.
The latter part of this module will be dedicated to the SST emergency trauma management (first aid) course refresher.