Program Overview

Module Overview

The MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY AND REHABILITATION module explores common injuries found in sporting environments, examining how and why they occur. It delves into the physiological response of the body during each stage of injury and what an effective assessment consists of, underpinning selected treatment and rehabilitation techniques. Students are given the opportunity to experience applying specific treatment techniques, further securing their learning.

Module Details

• Module Code: BMS2079
• Module Provider: School of Biosciences
• Module Leader: SENINGTON Billy (Biosciences)
• Number of Credits: 15
• ECTS Credits: 7.5
• Framework: FHEQ Level 5
• Module Cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Student Workload

• Independent Learning Hours: 68
• Lecture Hours: 20
• Seminar Hours: 2
• Tutorial Hours: 10
• Practical/Performance Hours: 8
• Guided Learning: 22
• Captured Content: 20

Module Availability

• Semester: 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

• N/A

Module Content

Practical

• Clinical examination and assessment of lower limb
• Clinical examination and assessment of upper limb
• Sports Massage and Mobilisations
• Taping

Theoretical

• Mechanisms and Physiology of Injuries
• The role of the Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist/Sports Rehab practitioner
• Clinical examination and assessment of lower limb
• Clinical examination and assessment of upper limb, head, neck, trunk/concussion
• Inflammation
• Healing
• Sports massage
• Taping
• Common Sports Injuries
• Basic Principles of Rehabilitation

Assessment Pattern

Alternative Assessment

For the MCQ exam, an alternative exam will be set. For the practical assessment and presentation, students will be able to complete this at a later date.

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the underlying principles and mechanisms of injury and how they may be assessed using clinical reasoning and hands-on examination methods.
• Their ability to carry out basic treatment modalities and demonstrate their understanding of how they may aid rehabilitation.
• Their ability to present a clear outline of specific injury etiology, assessment, and treatment modalities as well as display an understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation based on specific case studies provided.

Module Aims

• Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of sports injury professionals.
• Knowledge for identification of common sports injuries and typical mechanisms of injury.
• Links between principles of healing and treatment methods
• A baseline of practical skills in common injury assessment and management techniques.
• The knowledge to be able to apply key theoretical and practical rehabilitation constructs to a wide variety of injury scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

Attributes Developed

• C - Cognitive/analytical
• K - Subject knowledge
• T - Transferable skills
• P - Professional/Practical skills

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to provide students with key underpinning knowledge to a level of understanding that allows them to think critically and apply key concepts to 'real-world' scenarios. Students will have a range of on-demand recorded content that will further their understanding of the concepts taught face-to-face.

Programmes this Module Appears In

• Programme: Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
• Semester: 2
• Classification: Optional
• Qualifying Conditions: A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module