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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Injuries 3
Module Code SS310
School School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Enda Whyte
Semester 2: Enda Whyte
Autumn: Enda Whyte
Module TeacherEnda Whyte
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Components of this module include:Detailed functional and surface anatomy of the head, chest, abdomen and groin areas.Assessment methods of the head, chest, abdomen and groin.Management of injuries to the head, abdomen, chest, and groin as part of a muslitdisciplinary teamCurrent concepts of the nature and treatment of pain.Principles and practical skills of strapping and taping.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the functional anatomy of the head, chest abdomen and groin areas
2. Identify the surface anatomy of the head, chest, abdomen and groin areas
3. Clinically assess injuries of the head, chest abdomen and groin areas
4. Plan and implement prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programmes as a member of the multidisciplinary team
5. Demonstrate strapping and taping techniques
6. Describe the nature, neurophysiology and treatment of pain



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture52No Description
Examination2No Description
Laboratory19.5Taping practice
Independent learning114No Description
Total Workload: 187.5

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
Functional anatomy.
Face, head, groin, hip.

Taping and strapping techniques.
Clinical assessment.

Face, head, chest, abdomen, hip, groin.
management techniques.

Prevention, management and rehabilitation of injuries to head, face, groin and hip.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment60% Examination Weight40%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Multiple choice questionsn/a27%Week 12
Practical/skills evaluationPractical and clinical skills examination with oral element of examination27%Week 12
Practice assessment record n/a6%Week 11
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., McGraw Hill: 2002, Clinical Sports Medicine,
  • Starkey and Ryan, FA Davis 2002: 0, Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries, 2nd,
  • Houglum, P. Human Kinetics 2005: 0, Therapeutic Exercises for Musculoskeletal Injuries,
  • Perrin DH: 0, Athletic Taping and Bracing,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
ATTBSc Athletic Therapy and Training
Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS310
Date of Last Revision10-JUL-09
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