James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

SP3011 - Sports Training and Rehabilitation

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

This subject examines the principles and practices of sports training and rehabilitation and the role that the sport and exercise scientist plays in the rehabilitation process. Topics include factors contributing to sports injury; injury prevention techniques including stretching, taping and massage; sports injuries and the associated management and treatment modalities; designing programs to prevent and rehabilitate sports injuries.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:SP2003 and SP2006 and SP2007 and SP2009

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator: Miss Rebecca Sealey
Lecturers: Miss Kelly Sinclair, Miss Rebecca Sealey.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 26 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); presentations (20%); assignments (30%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Attendance at practicals and lectures is compulsary.

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2011
    Coordinator: Miss Rebecca Sealey
    Lecturers: Miss Kelly Sinclair, Miss Rebecca Sealey.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 26 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); presentations (20%); assignments (30%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Attendance at practicals and lectures is compulsary.

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.