PHTY30160 Sports Physiotherapy

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module will enable the student to develop an understanding of the role of the physiotherapist in the sports setting. 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. This module also provides a basis for the assessment of foot and ankle pathomechanics and for experience in various taping techniques. Students will learn the how to work within a sports team setting.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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. Be able to develop, design and evaluate a progressive sports/function specific exercise program respecting the different stages of inflammation and healing. 3. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of taping and soft tissue mobilisation. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of assessment and management of foot and ankle pathomechanics 5. Know indications/contraindications and have a practical knowledge of spinal manipulation

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Small Group

10
Autonomous Student Learning

92
Total

122
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is made up of a mixed teaching and learning approach including face to face lectures, case scenarios, clinical reasoning video session, practical skills and group/peer feedback and review sessions. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

PHTY20040

Learning Recommendations:

This module is only suitable for students registered to the B.Sc Physiotherapy Programme


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PHTY30010 - Physio Clinical Education III, PHTY30020 - Physio Clinical Education IV, PHTY30030 - Physio Clinical Education V, PHTY30320 - Advanced Musculoskeletal


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Written essay (draft and final versions) Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Self and peer feedback activity in class on the draft essay submission Individual feedback offered after the quiz

Name Role
Assoc Professor Gráinne O'Donoghue Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Nicol Van Dyk Lecturer / Co-Lecturer