Exercise & Sport in Specific Populations
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS3031 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- PHRS3031
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The focus of this course is:
The acquisition of knowledge and skills in the management of individuals from specific populations e.g paediatrics, adolescents, exercising older adult, female athlete, chronic health conditions. Key aspects of rehabilitation and performance enhancement in these groups will be considered.
Target Students
Level 3 Sport Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy students.
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for 6 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 6 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 6 weeks
A combination of lectures, tutorials, blended learning and seminars (up to 100 hours).
Assessment
- 100% Presentation 1: Group presentation of a case study 20 minutes plus 10 minutes questions.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This course aims to prepare students to be able to work with specific populations, including, for example children, adolescents, female athlete including pregnant women, the older athlete and those with chronic conditions. Exercise physiologyin key groups will also be considered, and any other special requirements when rehabilitating/enhancing sports performance in these groups.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Discuss particular risks to the health and wellbeing of exercising individuals from specific populations.
Discuss strategies to reduce risks to health and wellbeing of the exercising individual from specific populations.
Intellectual Skills
Evaluate the research evidence for guidelines/recommendations for safe exercise and sport in specific client groups.
Professional Practical Skills
Devise and implement an exercise programme for a client with a chronic condition or from a specific population.
Transferable Skills
Demonstrate highly developed communication skills.
Demonstrate enhanced team working skills.