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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Injuries 1
Module Code	SS218
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Enda Whyte Semester 2: Enda Whyte Autumn: Enda Whyte
Module Teacher	Enda Whyte
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the role of the Athletic Therapist and Trainer, as part of the multidisciplinary team, in the management of the physically active population. Topics covered will include The principles of conducting a clinical consultation. The principles of history taking. Detailed functional and surface anatomy of the lower limb. The principles and techniques of clinical assessment of lower limb injuries with a view to making an accurate diagnosis.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the functional anatomy of the lower limbs
2. Describe the surface anatomy of the lower limbs
3. Describe the process of taking a history from a patient with a lower limb injury
4. Clinically examine the lower limbs
5. Describe the role of the Athletic Therapist and Trainer, as part of the mutlidisciplinary team, in the management of a patient
6. Describe the typical mechanisms, signs and symptoms of lower limb injuries

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Lab	32	Practical skills session
Examination	4	Theoretical and practical
Independent learning	178	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

1. Functional anatomy of the lower limb.
2. The assessment (consultation, history taking and clinical examination) of lower limb injuries.

Muscle, thigh, knee, shin, calf and achilles, ankle and foot, and lowerlimb nerve injuries related to sporting and physical activity.
3. Principles and usefulness of diagnostic imaging in sports medicine.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	60%	Examination Weight	40%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Multiple choice questions	n/a	15%	Week 7
Oral examination/interview	n/a	15%	Week 7
Oral examination/interview	n/a	15%	Week 12
Multiple choice questions	n/a	15%	Week 12

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

Brukner, P.D. & Khan, K.,: 2002, Clinical Sports Medicine, 2nd,
Starkey and Ryan, FA Davis 2002 ISBN13: 9780803607910: 0, Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries,
Prentice: 2005, Arnheims Principles of Athletic Training,
Schultz S, Houglum P, Perrin D: 0, Examination of musculoskeletal injuries, 2nd,
Lephart S: 2000, Proprioception and neuromuscular control in joint stability, Human Kinetics, 0-88011-864-4

Other Resources

1062, foam mats, wobble boards, trampoline, 0, Practical equipment,

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Programme or List of Programmes

ATT

BSc Athletic Therapy and Training

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

SHSAO

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS218

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