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Injury Pathophysiology & Management (SMED90002)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 3
Overview
Availability | Term 3 - Online |
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All students complete a foundation sports medicine theory & practice module Clinical Athlete Management, underpinned by the human tissue response to exercise and injury. Theory and practice of acute injury management and rehabilitation for sport are explored, including medical interventions, internal medicine as it relates to physical activity, therapies, exercise intervention and load management. The clinical decision-making process is emphasised across the intervention spectrum from injury, recovery, return to sport and enhancing athletic performance.
Students then select 2 from 3 Clinical Practice in Context Modules within which to integrate and apply this knowledge to inform an evidence-based, prioritised approach to injury and illness management for sports and exercise.
1.Evidence, Athletes and Decisions. This module explores the evidence relating to management of specific neuro-musculoskeletal conditions and its application in specific case scenarios.
2.Measurement & Management of the Kinematic Chain. In the context of case scenarios, this module evaluates the kinematic chain contribution to injury; and management of pathomechanics.
3.Illness and Exercise Medicine. In the context of case scenarios, this module explores illness and exercise capacity, exercise intervention in chronic illness, and medical management of athletic scenarios including “the tired athlete”.
The final Integration, Contribution & Reflection Module entails communicating management plans and clinical reasoning explored in the Streaming Modules to student-peers who represent the interdisciplinary team. Interdisciplinary Case Conferences are simulated, including contribution and feedback from Experts in relevant fields. This provides opportunity for interdisciplinary scrutiny, contribution and reflection on best practice in sports and exercise case-management.
Intended learning outcomes
The curriculum is designed around three elements that provide integration throughout the program.
These elements are:
Sports Medicine Theory & Practice:
- Source and critically review relevant clinical guidelines, policy & practice models and benchmark documents relating to best practice and evidence based practice in clinical sports medicine and injury management
- Critically discuss appropriate response and management to sports-related acute injury and illness, and explain the scientific rationales for different strategies - including potential medical emergencies, concussion and neuro-musculoskeletal injuries
- Critique and synthesise current Sports Medicine intervention strategies and therapies used to promote early safe return to activity and progression to optimal function, including risks associated with their use.
- Critically discuss principles and supporting evidence for exercise intervention in specific athlete illness and injury – including conditioning, strengthening, neuromuscular control and skill acquisition
Clinical Practice in Context:
- Design, implement, evaluate and modify evidence-based interventions that aim for a safe return to the athlete's optimal level of performance in their specific sport or physical activity
- Develop clinical sports medicine management plans, based on theoretical knowledge, evidence base and contemporary sports medicine practice for the athlete's presenting condition
Evidence & Innovation:
- Articulate, discuss and justify decisions defining the sports medicine management plan in an interdisciplinary professional forum
- Critically apply skilled reflective reasoning in athlete case management, applying knowledge of the evidence-based approach to sports medicine practice and defensible innovative solutions in areas where further research is needed
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A knowledge of sports and exercise science, clinical health practice, public health, or some combination of these would be an asset, but are not essential
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Case Study 1
| Week 6 | 30% |
Case Study 2
| Week 9 | 30% |
Simulated Case Conference(s) - Reflective Analysis
| Week 8 | 15% |
Simulated Case Conference(s) - Discussion Report
| Week 3 | 15% |
Contribution to online discussions
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Sonya Moore Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approximately 32 hours (8 weeks x 4 hrs). This is a fully online subject that is delivered over 8 weeks with a combination of guided and independent learning. There will be a mix of didactic instruction (videos and texts) and facilitated synchronous (3 x 1 hr webinars) and asynchronous activity (weekly discussion board tasks), which will equate to approximately 4 hours per week. Total time commitment 140 hours Pre teaching start date 15 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements There is a one week pre-teaching period during which students can choose to: 1. View a video presentation of an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and student expectations 2. Engage with discussion board to meet their tutors and colleagues enrolled in the program 3. Become familiar with the library by completing a small task that requires navigation of library resources and 4. Complete one online task that will familiarise them with online learning requirements. This task can involve a quick quiz, reading a newspaper piece on a contemporary debate or reading a seminar paper on the subject. These activities serve to familiarise the students with the online learning environment and prepare the students for commencing in their learning fully informed about the requirements of the subject. Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 15 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2019 Census date 9 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 August 2019 Assessment period ends 22 September 2019 Term 3 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Time commitment details
Approximately 140 hours, (9 weeks x 12 hrs + 32 contact hrs). The final assessment task will be submitted at the end of week 9. Students will be expected to complete independent learning activity equivalent to approximately 12 hours a week over the 9 weeks.
Additional delivery details
There is a one week pre-teaching period during which students can choose to:
- View a video presentation of an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and student expectations
- Engage with discussion board to meet their tutors and colleagues enrolled in the program
- Become familiar with the library by completing a small task that requires navigation of library resources and
- Complete one online task that will familiarise them with online learning requirements. This task can involve a quick quiz, reading a newspaper piece on a contemporary debate or reading a seminar paper on the subject.
These activities serve to familiarise the students with the online learning environment and prepare the students for commencing in their learning fully informed about the requirements of the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022