COURSE OUTLINE
Core Modules:
Master of Science Programme (Year One) /
Postgraduate Diploma Programme
Master of Science Programme (Year One)
Term 1 (September-December, 2009)
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Introduction to Sports Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Ankle and Foot Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Hip and Pelvis Injuries
- Arm and Elbow Injuries
- Wrist Injuries
- Hand Injuries
- Head and Neck Injuries
- Sports Injuries and Radiology
- Facial Injuries
- Back and Spine Injuries
- Overuse Injuries
- Chinese Manipulative Therapy
- Principles in Sports Rehabilitation
- Principles in the Prevention of Sports Injuries
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Women and Sports
- Sports Participation in Extreme Environments
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
- Exercise Training Principle and Exercise Prescription
- Exercise Physiology and Metabolism
- Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance
- Drug Use, testing and Ethics in Sports Medicine
- Pharmacology in Exercise and Sports
- Public Health and Sports Medicine
- A Global Perspective
Term 2 (January-May, 2010)
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General Health Considerations in Exercise and Sport
- Sports Cardiology
- Sports Pulmonology
- Sports Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Sports Dermatology
- Sports Gastroenterology
- Sports Nephrology
- Sports Rheumatology
- Interaction with Coaches and Athletes
- Applied Sports Medicine: The Elite Sport Context
- Screening the Elite Athlete
- Medical Care of the Sporting Team from a Team Physiotherapist Perspective
- Medical Care of the Sporting Team from a Team Physician Perspective
- Psychological Aspects of Sports Injury
- Personal Development of Athletes
- Personal Care of Athletes
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Advanced comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to handle emergent sports injuries
- Assessment, treatment and management of emergent sports injuries
- Head, spine, thoracic, and musculo-skeletal injuries are included
Term 3 (May-July, 2010 for Master of Science Students Only)
- Basic Components of the Research Process
- Different Types of Study Design
- Performing a Literature Search
- Basic Statistical Analysis
- Application of Ethics Approval
Master of Science Programme (Year Two)
- Term 1: ORT5032
- Term 2: ORT5033, ORT5034
Term 1 (September-December, 2009)
This course aims to provide in-depth explorations of topics in the area of sports medicine by invited guest speaker. Students can gain specialised knowledge from this seminar to design, refine their research ideas.
Term 2 (January-June, 2010)