Course: Sport Physiotherapy - Introduction: Prevention of Sport Injuries

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Course title Sport Physiotherapy - Introduction: Prevention of Sport Injuries
Course code KFA/@SFYZ
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Dvořáček Martin, Mgr.
Course content
1) Key topics Balance Training Respiratory Muscle Training in Sport Muscle Imbalances Dynamic neuromuscular stabilisation in Sport 2) Special topics 3) Presentation of seminary works

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 10 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 21 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the issue of specific assessment and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on understanding the basics of different techniques used in athletes.
The students will use the acquired knowledge and skills in their future jobs in leading PE lessons and leisure activities, planning training units in top-level athletes etc.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite for this course is sufficient knowledge of anatomy, physiology, basics of sports training and own practical experience in training of certain sport.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Systematic Observation of Student

Submission of a seminar paper, presentation of a seminar paper, 85% participation in classes, test
Recommended literature
  • Brukner, P., Khan, K. (2011). Clinical Sports Medicine. McGraw-Hill.
  • Comfort, P., & Abrahamson, E. (2010). Sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Ellenbecker, T., De Carlo, M., & DeRosa, C. (2009). Effective functional progressions in sport rehabilitation. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
  • Flegel, M., J. (2008). Sport first aid. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
  • Gotlin, R. S. (2008). Sports injuries guidebook. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
  • Houglum, P. A. (2010). Therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal injuries. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
  • Kendall, F. P., McCreary, E. K., & Provence, P. G. (1993). Muscles, testing and functions. Fourth Edition. Baltimore:Wiliams &Wilkins.
  • Perrin, D. H. (2005). Athletic taping and bracing. Champaign : Human Kinetics.
  • Perrin, D. H. (2005). Sport taping basics [DVD]. Champaign : Human Kinetics.
  • Shultz, S. J., Houglum, P. A., & Perrin, H. D. (2005). Examination of musculoskeletal injuries. Champaign: Human Kinetics.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sports (10) Category: Physical education and sport - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -