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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Psychology of Injury
Module Code	SS217
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Siobhain McArdle Semester 2: Siobhain McArdle Autumn: Siobhain McArdle
Module Teacher	Siobhain McArdle
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces students to the theory of sport and injury psychology and relevant psychosocial interventions. Students will also be introduced to general counseling and referral skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Summarise and critically analyse key psychological theories and models from the area of sport and injury psychology.
2. Design an athlete-centred intervention based on a comprehensive needs analysis of the injured athlete and appropriate theory and research.
3. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic counseling and referral skills in a clinically sensitive manner.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	12	No Description
Independent learning	89	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Psychological and emotional response to injury.
Introduction to basic counselling skills.

The use of imagery in rehabilitation.
Fear of reinjury.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	Recording and case study	20%	Week 7
Presentation	Group assignment	10%	Week 9
In Class Test	n/a	30%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List