Module Descriptors
SPORTS BIOMECHANICS IN INJURY
SPOR70769
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Helen Branthwaite
Email: H.R.Branthwaite@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 142
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The primary aim of this module is to focus within a Sports Biomechanical framework on how the athlete and sports performer differ in their presenting pathology and management. The content of the module will cover the following areas, but will concentrate on Biomechanically related sports injuries and their management. Principles of Sports Biomechanics in relation to Injury Management, The Principles of Rehabilitation, Principles of Injury Prevention, Mechanisms of Injury. The role and practice of sports therapist, The role and practice of a sports physician. The Internal and External factors associated with Sports injury.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ASSIGMENT length 1800-2400 words weighted at 60%. (LO 1&2)
A Case Study (1200-1600 words) based on REAL CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 40%. (LO 3&4)
The case study and assignment will require reflection on research for the module in application to a real clinical case study
All elements of assessment must be passed.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Biomechanics suite of modules are normally delivered in seminar style teaching, which involves encouraging students to engage in discussion/ debate either through blackboard activities or at the contact sessions. This provides opportunities for constructive feedback which will come from students involvement in informal and formal presentation. The presentations can either involve a group of students or individuals presenting their own case studies. Module staff also provide formative feedback through tutorials and blackboard discussion groups.
A Case Study (1200-1600 words) based on REAL CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 40%. (LO 3&4)
The case study and assignment will require reflection on research for the module in application to a real clinical case study
All elements of assessment must be passed.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Biomechanics suite of modules are normally delivered in seminar style teaching, which involves encouraging students to engage in discussion/ debate either through blackboard activities or at the contact sessions. This provides opportunities for constructive feedback which will come from students involvement in informal and formal presentation. The presentations can either involve a group of students or individuals presenting their own case studies. Module staff also provide formative feedback through tutorials and blackboard discussion groups.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students have to be an allied health professional registered with the HCPC, sports therapist or biomechanist who support allied health professionals or a medical professional. All of whom are involved in musculoskeletal practice.
Learning Strategies
Online seminar style 2 hours, virtual lecture 1 hour, Task based activities 2 hours, discussion rooms and virtual tutorials 3 hours
All pre course reading materials, course documentation and power point presentations delivered during the contact day will be available through blackboard.
Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within Blackboard to enhance the teaching / learning experience.
Pre Module Preparation 10 hours
Reading and research 25 hours
Distance Learning 82 hours
Assessment Preparation 25 hours
All pre course reading materials, course documentation and power point presentations delivered during the contact day will be available through blackboard.
Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within Blackboard to enhance the teaching / learning experience.
Pre Module Preparation 10 hours
Reading and research 25 hours
Distance Learning 82 hours
Assessment Preparation 25 hours
Resources
In addition to standard library and IT facilities, the students in this module will require:
Anatomical models
Presentation tools - (computer facilities)
Virtual video software to enable video presentations to be viewed by distance learners.
Anatomical models
Presentation tools - (computer facilities)
Virtual video software to enable video presentations to be viewed by distance learners.
Texts
Core
Bartlett, R. (2011) Sports Biomechanics Reducing injury and improving Performance. Spon Press. London
Brukner P. Khan K.- Clinical Sports Medicine (2012) Mc CrawHill
MacAuley D. Oxford handbook of Sport and Exercises Medicine (Oxford Medical handbooks) (2012)
Joyce D and Lewindon D Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Routledge (2016)
Bartlett, R. (2011) Sports Biomechanics Reducing injury and improving Performance. Spon Press. London
Brukner P. Khan K.- Clinical Sports Medicine (2012) Mc CrawHill
MacAuley D. Oxford handbook of Sport and Exercises Medicine (Oxford Medical handbooks) (2012)
Joyce D and Lewindon D Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Routledge (2016)
Web Descriptor
The primary aim of this module is to focus within a Sports Biomechanical framework on how the athlete and sports performer differ in their presenting pathology and management. The content of the module will cover the following areas, but will concentrate on Biomechanically related sports injuries and their management. Principles of Sports Biomechanics in relation to Injury Management, The Principles of Rehabilitation, Principles of Injury Prevention, Mechanisms of Injury. The role and practice of sports therapist, The role and practice of a sports physician. The Internal and External factors associated with Sports injury.