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PHTY41190

Academic Year 2024/2025

Sports Physiotherapy (PHTY41190)

Subject:
Physiotherapy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Nicol Van Dyk
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed to integrate and advance students’ knowledge relating to musculoskeletal injury and the specialist area of sports physiotherapy practice. It will advance the previous knowledge and use of evidence practice in sports/function specific exercise, soft tissue and joint treatment in relation to different injury stages. Throughout the module, we will highlight the issue of interdisciplinarity, scope of practice, and how different stakeholders in sport and exercise medicine integrate to provide adequate and appropriate services. Topics covered include: concussion, acute injury management, working with a team, taping, sports specific rehabilitation, sports psychology, returning to sport post injury and complex MSK conditions.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a good knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist in sports.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of current evidence for management of sport related disorders of the spine and periphery, justifying the role of physiotherapy with reference to the literature.
3. Be able to develop, design and evaluate a progressive sports/function specific exercise program respecting the different stages of inflammation and healing.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of assessment and management of foot and ankle mechanics.
5. Demonstrate awareness of access and inclusion to sport and sport rehabilitation services for all populations, vulnerable communities, and differently abled athletes and individuals.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Practical

12
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; practical sessions; problem-based learning; case-based learning; student presentations

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module is only suitable for students registered to the Professional Masters in Physiotherapy and the BSc Physiotherapy Programmes


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ) will be used to assess this module and count towards 50% of the overall grade. The MCQ will be compiled from a bank of questions and will be negatively marked. Week 12 Graded Yes

50

 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): A clinical reasoning assignment will be completed individually in the form of an essay around a case. Specific components to address will be provided. A short video summary will also be included. Week 12 Graded No

50

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

- Summative feedback i) individual student and ii) group/class feedback, post-assessment

Brukner P. Clinical sports medicine: Injuries. McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Limited; 2017.

Name Role
Professor Eamonn Delahunt Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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