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Injuries in Sports

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:28.10.2024 09:01:33
Study Course Information
Course Code:LSPA_053LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:1.33ECTS:2.00
Branch of Science:Sports Science; Sport PedagogyTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Viesturs Lāriņš
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)5Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes10
Total Contact Hours22
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)3Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures6
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours12
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
In Anatomy, Dynamic Anatomy, Physiology, Sports Physiology, First Aid, Biomechanics, Sports Theory and Methodology. Sports pedagogy.
Objective:
To acquire knowledge about injuries in sports, their causes, manifestations and prevention of injuries in sports lessons. To acquire skills and competence in the application of RICE principles in first aid, in cases of sports injuries.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Sports injuries, classification, causesLectures1.00auditorium
2Soft tissue injuries. First aid.Lectures2.00auditorium
3Trauma in certain sports. Fatigue, overload, joint injuries.Lectures2.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
4Pathological conditions in sports. First aid, prevention.Lectures1.00auditorium
Classes1.00auditorium
5Injury prevention in sports. Elastic ligaments, orthoses.Classes3.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Sports injuries, classification, causesLectures1.00auditorium
2Soft tissue injuries. First aid.Lectures2.00auditorium
3Trauma in certain sports. Fatigue, overload, joint injuries.Classes1.00auditorium
4Pathological conditions in sports. First aid, prevention.Classes1.00auditorium
5Injury prevention in sports. Elastic ligaments, orthoses.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Preparation for seminar classes, colloquia, exam. Preparation of report for presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
The study results are evaluated in a 10-point system in practical lessons in seminars, colloquiums according to students' knowledge and skills acquisition and competence, drawing conclusions and giving recommendations. In the overall evaluation, the following are evaluated: - Attitude towards studies, development dynamics, activity in seminars (10%) - The quality of the independently prepared report and the ability to discuss injury prevention in a chosen sport (20%). - Written tests of the study course (70%). Evaluation criteria for seminars, reports and colloquiums: Seminar classes: 1 point – participation in the seminar, discussions 3 points – active participation, demonstration of knowledge 3 points – attitude, development in dynamics Report: 2.0 points – formal description using the works of individual authors 3.0 points – description in full, using works of 5-6 authors 5.0 points – description in full with illustrations, with analysis of the material, using the works of 7-8 authors Colloquium assessment criteria 3.0 points – answers to 25% of the questions 6.0 points – answers to 50% of the questions 8.0 points – answers to 75% of questions 10.0 points – answers to 100% of questions 12.0 points – answers to 100% of the questions related to knowledge of sports science, scientific literature and other study courses. Rating scale: Points Balls 1 - 4 1 5 - 7 2 8 - 10 3 11 - 13 4 14 - 17 5 18 - 21 6 22 - 25 7 26 - 30 8 31 - 33 9 34 - 35 10 Final rating: At the end of the study course, a differentiated assessment is posted based on the sum of points obtained without an additional test. If the sum of points obtained is less than 11 points, which is necessary for obtaining the lowest positive rating, then the theoretical test must be taken additionally. In order to be admitted to the theoretical test, the student must first pass the requirements of the study course.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Knowledge of the causes of injuries, first aid, principles of treatment and rehabilitation for athletes. Prevention of injuries in sports. Knows the most typical injuries in certain sports, their causes, signs.
Skills:Skills to provide first aid in case of injuries, apply RICE principles to athletes.
Competencies:Provide first aid in case of injuries to athletes, following the principles of RICE. Prophylactically prevent trauma in sports events.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Brukner P., Khan K. 2017. Brukner &Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine. Mcgraw Medical. 10.1136/bjsm.2005.022889].
Additional Reading
1Pinyao Rui, Jill J. Ashman, Akintunde Akinseye. National Health Statistics Reports Number 133. November 15, 2019 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics Emergency Department Visits for Injuries Sustained During Sports and Recreational Activities by Patients Aged 5–24 Years, 2010–2016.
2Kellerman, R.D. 2021. Common Sports Injuries , in Conn's Current Therapy Sports Injuries. Corey Joseph, Caroline F. Finch, 2017. International Encyclopedia of Public Health. 2nd ed.
3Sporta traumatisms
4Schneider, S., et al. 2006. Sports injuries: Population based representative data on incidence, diagnosis, sequelae, and high risk groups. British journal of sports medicine. 40. 334-9; discussion 339
5Ārzemju studentiem/For international students
6Pinyao Rui, Jill J. Ashman, Akintunde Akinseye. National Health Statistics Reports Number 133. November 15, 2019 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics Emergency Department Visits for Injuries Sustained During Sports and Recreational Activities by Patients Aged 5–24 Years, 2010–2016.
7Kellerman, R.D. 2021. Common Sports Injuries , in Conn's Current Therapy Sports Injuries. Corey Joseph, Caroline F. Finch, 2017. International Encyclopedia of Public Health. 2nd ed.
8Schneider, S., et al. 2006. Sports injuries: Population based representative data on incidence, diagnosis, sequelae, and high risk groups. British journal of sports medicine. 40. 334-9; discussion 339
Other Information Sources
1Stop Sports Injuries
2Our knowledge of orthopaedics. Your best health.
3Insurance information institute
4AOASSN
5International Federation of Sports Medicine