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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Medicine in Sport
Module Code	SS312
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Davide Susta Semester 2: Davide Susta Autumn: Davide Susta
Module Teacher	Davide Susta
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Module Aims:This module aims to introduce the student to1.common medical conditions among athletes2.how to differentiate between systemic and musculoskeletal pain presentation3.doping substances and practices

Learning Outcomes

1. List and describe common illnesses in athletes
2. Differentiate between systemic and musculoskeletal pain
3. Plan vaccinations before travelling abroad
4. Recognise illnessess as factors limiting sport performance
5. Refer athletes to specialised doctors/clinics
6. List and describe common doping practices and explain their role as performance enhancers

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	18	No Description
Lecturer supervised learning	2	No Description
Examination	10	No Description
Library	5	No Description
Group work	24	No Description
Tutorial	6	No Description
Independent learning time	60	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

Indicative Syllabus.
Common medical conditions in athletes and use of drugs/practices as therapy and as performance enhancers.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	the students will be asked to present a medical condition (epidemiology in athletes, pathophysiology, treatment) and the role of drugs/practices as therapy and performance enhancers	100%	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