Access to PC and internet. You will need to have word processing and probably powerpoint access,

Remote access to library facilities and a local academic library.

In this module students consider the application of physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles to sports injuries. First, the nature of injury is described. Second, integration of the related disciplines (i.e. physiology, biomechanics and psychology) to sports injuries is highlighted allowing students to understand relevant theory and practice. Theoretical and empirical evidence for the three related disciplines will be considered. Third, students will apply their knowledge of professional practice and physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles to a range of case studies. These case studies will require students to consider the impact of selected common injuries from a physiological, biomechanical and psychological approach. In addition, students will be introduced to a range of techniques appropriate to aid in the management and rehabilitation processes of injury. The case studies will also require students to develop a more in-depth knowledge of the theoretical background and empirical evidence surrounding sports injury as they apply them to specific scenarios they possess from the introductory material (Problem-based learning).
Students will be expected to analyse and criticise the scientific basis of injury management, but it should be noted that successful completion of the module does not qualify or empower the student to treat or manage injuries.

Anderson, M., (1997). Fundamentals of sports injury management. Lippincot, Williams and Wilkins.
Anderson, M. (Ed.) (2000). Doing sport psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Bruckner, P. & Khan, K. (2001). Clinical Sports Medicine. New York: McGraw Hill.
Buschbacher, R. M. (1994). Sports medicine and rehabilitation; a sports specific approach. Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus Mosby.
Enoka, R. M., (1994). Neuromechanial basis of kinesiology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Harries, M. (1998). The Oxford textbook of sports medicine. Oxford University Press.
Heil, J. (1993). Psychology of sport injury. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Tortora, G. J. (2002). Principles of human anatomy. New York: Wiley & Sons.
Williams, J. (Ed.) (2001). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield (4th Ed.).

Students will follow a nine week guided study programme and access support material via Blackboard. Students will be required to access additional support material independently. Understanding of key concepts will be self-assessed via questions posed on Blackboard and tutors feedback will be provided. An understanding of how psychological techniques should be applied will be assessed through selected case studies. Students should engage in on-line discussion sessions and they will be required to support your discussions with evidence based arguments

Additional Assessment Information:
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.

1. A 1000 word essay (LO 1) worth 30% of the module grade.

2. a Portfolio of 3 self-selected case study analyses (Assesses LO?s 2, 3 & 4)

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via on-line tasks and discussions.