Module JXH-4019:
Psychology of Injury and Rehab
Module Facts
Run by School of Human and Behavioural Sciences
10.000 Credits or 5.000 ECTS Credits
Semester 2
Organiser: Dr Ross Wadey
Overall aims and purpose
The aim of this module is to enable students to:
- Develop a breadth and depth of knowledge and critical understanding of the models guiding inquiry into the prediction of sport injury from a psychosocial perspective;
- Develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives of sports injury rehabilitation from a psychological standpoint
- Be able to critically assess the research relating to the psychological responses of athletes to sports injury
- Be able to critically assess the role of psychological factors in sports injury rehabilitation
- Gain a critical understanding of the developmental processes following sport injury (e.g., post-traumatic growth), as well as other related factors (e.g., career-transitions and termination)
- Develop a sound understanding of the application of psychological interventions, within a rehabilitation setting
- Understand the journey of return to competition, and the reasons behind the failure of some athletes to rehabilitate
- Have a sound knowledge of current trends in the psychology of injury rehabilitation and future research directions.
Course content
Content may vary but generally covers:
Prediction of sport injury from a psychosocial perspective: Models, research, and practice
Psychological responses to sport injury: Stress, emotion, resilience and thriving
Measurement issues in psychological response to sports injury research;
Psychological interventions in sports injury rehabilitation.
Psychological intervention strategies: Case Studies
Assessment Criteria
good
Demonstrates at least a good level of understanding in relation to assignment criteria, and an excellent level of understanding in relation to some assessment criteria.
threshold
Demonstrates a good level of understanding in relation to assignment criteria (with the 50% pass mark at M level this level of attainment reflects a threshold level of attainment)
excellent
Demonstrates an excellent level of understanding in relation to assignment criteria
Learning outcomes
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Understand and critically evaluate the psychological factors that affect athletes’ risk of and response to sports injury
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Critically discuss the role that intervention strategies can play in facilitating athletes’ rehabilitation and expediting their successful return to competitive sport;
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Understanding of the developmental processes following sport injury (e.g., post-traumatic growth), as well as other related factors (e.g., career-transitions and termination).
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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ESSAY | Written Assignment | This asignment will present you with one of two options to select from and you will then critically analyse injury-related scientific interventions that relate to your chosen option |
100.00 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Lecture | 4 x 4 hour sessions A mixture of sessions that include aspects of lecturing, practicals and question and answering. |
16 |
Private study | This private time should be used for independently reading papers, making notes, and assignment preparation |
84 |
Transferable skills
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
Subject specific skills
- apply knowledge to the solution of familiar and unfamiliar problems
- develop a sustained reasoned argument, perhaps challenging previously held assumptions
- demonstrate effective written and/or oral communication and presentation skills
- work effectively independently and with others
- develop justifiable and/or evidence-based interventions
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- C6AE: MRes Sport and Exercise Sciences year 1 (MRES/SPES)
Optional in courses:
- C883: BSc Clinical Sports Science year 3 (BSC/CLSPS)
- C603: BSc Sports Science - intercalated year 3 (BSC/SPSC)
- C6AD: MRes Sport and Exercise Psychology year 1 (MRES/SPEPS)
- B6AF: MSc Applied Sports Science year 1 (MSC/ASPS)
- B6AP: MSc Exercise Rehabilitation year 1 (MSC/EXREHAB)
- C612: MSci Adventure Sport Science year 4 (MSCI/ASS)
- C608: MSci Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences year 4 (MSCI/SHS)
- C609: MSci Sport Science (Outdoor Activities) year 4 (MSCI/SSOA)