SE114-4-AU-CO:
Introduction to Sports Therapy
2020/21
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Future
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
30
07 September 2020
Requisites for this module
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This module introduces students to sports therapy, placing it within the context of healthcare in the UK and within other health care delivery systems.
This module introduces students to the practice of sports therapy. Professionalism and ethics related to sports therapy are explored and the obligations and responsibilities of working as a sports therapist examined. Communication and the use of interpersonal skills to collect information are explored. The importance of record keeping is discussed. First aid and remedial sports massage techniques are learned. The concept of the reflective practitioner is introduced.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the development of sports therapy and its place in the delivery of healthcare
2. Explore the concept of professionalism and reflective practice within sports therapy
3. Use appropriate communication skills to undertake a subjective assessment and record it appropriately
4. Select and demonstrate a range of massage techniques
5. Deliver first aid in a sporting environment having obtained a recognised first aid qualification
The module provides the students with the necessary underpinning knowledge and fundamental skills to become a sports therapist. Assessments focus on the students being able to demonstrate the required knowledge base to become a sports therapist.
A range of learning and teaching methods will be used supported by the use of moodle.
- St. John Ambulance (England); St. Andrew's First Aid; British Red Cross Society. (©2016) First aid manual: the authorised manual of St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid and the British Red Cross, London: Dorling Kindersley.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Miss Kelly Peters, email: kelly.peters@essex.ac.uk.
Gavin Etheridge, Ross Knevett, Dan Coughlan
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 206 hours, 145 (70.4%) hours available to students:
61 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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