Course description
This level 3 course in Sports Injury covers types of injury from around the body including their causes and treatments. You’ll also gain a thorough understand of how to prevent and minimise injuries that occur during sporting pursuits. You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be sent via post or email, so handing in an assignment is simple. Home learning is a convenient way to boost your skills, so enrol with us today and join the [past_students_count] people who have improved their career prospects by studying with us.
Course Content
Unit 1 What is ‘Sports Injury’
- Discuss what a sports injury is and how they are caused
- Describe different types of sports injury
- Differentiate between acute and chronic injuries
- Identify the different methods used to treat sports injury
Unit 2 Prevention
- Identify the main prevention methods including FITT
- Discuss how adults can prevent sports injury
- Discuss how sports injury can be prevented in children
- Explain how sports coaches can help to prevent injuries occurring in athletes
Unit 3 Injuries of the Foot and Leg
- Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the leg and foot
- Discuss muscular injuries to the leg and foot
- Discuss sports injuries involving the bone
- Explain the effect of injuries to the soft tissue such as the ligaments and tendons
Unit 4 Injuries of the Hand and Arms
- Identify the main anatomical structures of the arm and hand
- Discuss a range of soft tissue injuries to the arm and hand
- Describe the injuries of dislocations and fractures
- Explain treatment and management of sports injuries to the arm and hand
Unit 5 Injuries of the Back and Spine
- Explain basic anatomy and physiology of the neck, back and spine
- Discuss soft tissue injuries to the neck and back
- Discuss common injuries involving the spine
- Describe rehabilitation techniques used in injury of the neck, back and spine
Unit 6 Injuries of the Groin and Pelvis
- Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the pelvis and groin
- Discuss soft tissue injuries to the pelvis and groin
- Discuss the impact of fractures to the pelvis
- Explain the rehabilitation techniques for injuries to the pelvis and groin
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