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 and 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.

A Case Study (2500 words) based on a virtual case of injury weighted at 100%. (LO's 1,2,3 & 4)
The case study and assignment will require reflection on how the principles learned through the module can be applied to a virtual case of injury.

Students will follow an eight-week guided study programme and access support material via Blackboard. Students will be required to access additional support material independently. Each activity will commence with tutor developed introductory material, using a range of formats. This material will then be followed by a series of weekly tasks that will deliver the learning outcomes of the activity. These tasks will be carried out individually. The assessments set within the module will allow students to demonstrate understanding and critical analysis skills via content and task related activities drawn from the module topic areas. In addition to core tasks, further additional reading, optional tasks and specific preparation for the module assessments will be required.

1. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of, and assess the role of, sports biomechanics as a foundation for the practice of sports medicine

Analysis, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate through research and reflection on personal activities such as practice, reading and debate the management of sports injuries within a biomechanical framework.

Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Problem Solving, Reflection

3. Evaluate and reflect upon the treatment outcomes of sports specific treatment and rehabilitation regimes in sports biomechanics settings.

Analysis, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Reflection

4. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of issues related to sports injury prevention, management and rehabilitation with a view to communicate effectively across health care and sports related occupations.
Application, Communication, Learning, Reflection

Resources needed to effectively engage and complete the module include:

Access to an appropriate computer, with accompanying software including office 365 (MS teams, Word, PowerPoint and so on), Adobe, and Java software.
Access to appropriate reading materials, which can be accesses through the Staffordshire University library resource page for sport and Exercise.

In addition to standard library and IT facilities, the students in this module may require:

Anatomical models
Clinical Facilities - couches, biomechanical measuring devices or gait analysis equipment.
Please note that the module is delivered fully online. Hence access to reliable internet and appropriate computer setting is required and expected from learners.

Bartlett, R. Bussey, M (2012) Sports Biomechanics Reducing injury and improving Performance. 2nd Ed - London: Routledge.
Kjaer M, Magnusson P, Krogsgaard M, Engebretsen L, Roos H, Takala T, Woo S. (2003) Textbook of sports medicine: basic science and clinical aspects of sports injury and physical activity. Published by Blackwell Science,
Brukner P. Khan K.- Clinical Sports Medicine (2012) Mc CrawHill
MacAuley D. Oxford handbook of Sport and Exercises Medicine (Oxford Medical handbooks) (2013)

This module has a focus on biomechanically related sports injuries and their management. In light of the mechanisms of injury the principles of Sports Biomechanics in relation to injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation are covered . Also the role and practice of sports therapist and sports physician in the context of sports injury, are discussed.