6 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 8023902HNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (H) Postgraduate - advanced level.
Prevention of Sports Injuries aims to enable the PG SK to independently draw up a prevention plan within a sport of their choice. First, a number of theoretical concepts are taught, dealing with different prevention models and the scientific concepts that shape the prevention of sports injuries. The PG SK is taught by national and international experts in the field of prevention of sports injuries, but also by experts from the field who apply these insights daily in their work environment.
Topics that will be discussed include "Exercise is medicine", "Sport-specific versus injury-specific prevention", "Implementation of prevention programmes", "Taping of sports injuries", "Illness prevention and the role of exercise", "Movement analysis" and its application in different sports, "The role of data in injury prevention".
The PG SK is assessed on the basis of an examination task in which he works out a prevention plan within a sport of his choice and discusses its applicability within his current (or future) work situation. The approval of the subjects is done in consultation with the holders.
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Knowledge & understanding
The PG SK gains knowledge and insight into the basic principles of epidemiological and (applied) research in sports injury prevention.
The PG SK gains knowledge and understanding of models and concepts that guide behavioural change.
The PG SK can critically review the literature in the field of sports injury prevention and assess its potential translation to practice.
The PG SK has insight into the past and present state of sports injury prevention research and can estimate how this field will further evolve in the (near) future.
Application & attitude
The PG SK can apply the knowledge and insights gained in interpreting scientific literature on epidemiology, aetiology and prevention of sports injuries.
The PG SK applies concepts that guide behavioural change to promote a healthy, active lifestyle.
The PG SK applies concepts that guide the implementation of injury prevention in athletes
The PG SK is able to prepare a sports injury prevention plan for an injury of choice in a specific sport with elaboration of implementation strategy
This OO contributes to the development of the following training-specific learning outcomes:
1. Promotion of healthy, active lifestyle
2. Injury prevention in athletes
6. Ambassador of best-practice in the field of sports physical therapy
7. Development and dissemination of critical thinking
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
In the exam assignment the PG SK works out a prevention plan within a sport of his choice and discusses the applicability within his current (or future) work situation.
The method of examination is identical in the first and second session.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Postgraduate Sports Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)