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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Rehabilitation
Module Code	SS318
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

This module aims to present current concepts and practical skills relating to prevetion and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries to the spine, upper limbs and lower limbs for the Atheltic Therapist and Trainer as part of the multidisciplinary team. Methods to increase joint range of motion, flexibility, proprioception, strength, endurance and power will be explained, demonstrated and practised. Topics and methods relating to fitness testing, sports specific rehabilitation and return to play decisions will also be included.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the components of a comprehensive plan of care for an injured physically active individual acting as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
2. Develop a progressive exercise program to, include but not limited to, improving range of motion, neuromuscular control and muscular strength, endurance and power
3. Develop home exercise programmes
4. Develop activity specific end stage rehabilitation programmes
5. Determine the ability of a patient to return to physical activity

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	No Description
Clinical laboratory	32	Practical session
Independent learning time	182	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

Components of a rehabilitation program.
Design and implementation of a rehabilitation program.

Upper limbs, lower limbs, and spine.
The role of aqua therapy in rehabilitation.

The role of resistance training in rehabilitation.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	n/a	35%	Week 29
Report (s) (written / oral)	n/a	30%	Week 28
Reflective journal	n/a	35%	Week 30

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

Houglum P. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics: 0, Therapeutic Exercise for Athletic Injuries,
Prentice, W. E: 0, Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine,

Other Resources

None

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