AEM Code

This module will provide students with knowledge and skill in preventing common sports injuries. Students will have the opportunity to learn basic functional anatomy, risk factors of injuries, and the principles of preventing common sport injuries based on multidisciplinary team approach.

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Republic Polytechnic

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

1. learn basic functional anatomy and physiology
2. be aware of common sports injuries and understand the predisposing factors to injuries
3. understand the role of intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors of injuries and the possible techniques/strategies of preventing injuries.
4. learn the use of stretching, warm up, exercise progression and orthotics to prevent injuries
5. learn basic taping and sports massage skills to prevent injuries
6. learn to apply basic principles of PRICE in managing acute sports injuries if they occur despite prevention strategies

Synopsis

Secondary school students are required to take part in various sports either for leisure or as a part of their CCA. Injuries during sports are very common and often re-occur. Hence knowledge about injury prevention will help students to be more aware of the risk factors of injury and how they can prevent them.

This module will provide students with an understanding of basic anatomy, risk factors of injuries, and the principles of preventing common sport injuries based on multidisciplinary team approach. Students will have the opportunity to identify and assess common risk factors of injuries, as well as the use of basic taping and sports massage to prevent injuries.

Content/Syllabus

• Introduction to the roles of different profession involved in sports injury prevention.

• Introduction to basic anatomical structures that are commonly injured

• Introduction to some of the most common sports injuries and their signs and symptoms

• Introduction to the common risk factors that can contribute to sports injuries, such as muscle tightness and weakness, worn out shoes, tranining environment etc

• Introduction to the use of FITT principles in injury prevention

• Introduction to basic stretching exercises, how to conduct a proper warm up and cool

• Introduction to common shoe orthotics and joint supports used in sports injury prevention
• Introduction to basic taping techniques

• Introduction to the use of PRICE principles when acute injuries occur despite prevention strategies

• Introduction to basic techniques of sports massage and the use of cold/warm water immersion for exercise recovery

Teaching & Learning Approach(es)

The students learn through lectures, hands-on practicals and group work discussion. Case studies representing real life situations will be used to demonstrate the principles of injury prevention. At the end of each day, the facilitator will conduct a debrief session to check for understanding of the day’s objectives and for students to share their learning for the day.

Assessment Objectives & Scheme

Grading will be based on the following:

• Class participation (Individual) - 10%
• Practical tasks (Individual) - 40%
• Written Test (Individual) - 25%
• Group presentation - 25%

Completion Criteria

Students will be deemed to have successfully completed the module if:

• They obtain a minimum passing mark of 50% (i.e. an overall grade of D and above), and
• They obtain a minimum of 80% attendance for the module.

Module Representative

Wendy Oh
Email: wendy_oh@rp.sg
DID: 3100 1884