Modiwl JXH-4019:
Psych of Injury & Rehab
Psychology of Injury and Rehab 2023-24
JXH-4019
2023-24
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Anthony Blanchfield
Overview
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 Strategy
-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) -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. -excellent -Demonstrates an excellent level of understanding in relation to assignment criteria
Learning Outcomes
- Critically discuss the role that intervention strategies can play in facilitating athletes’ rehabilitation and expediting their successful return to competitive sport;
- Understand and critically evaluate the psychological factors that affect athletes’ risk of and response to sports injury
- 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 method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Written Assignment
Weighting
100%
Due date
23/05/2022