Sports injuries
[EDPH2136]
[30h] 4 credits
Teacher(s): Henri Nielens
Language: French
Level: Second
Aims
He will be able to identify the development of most common sports injuries and to orient the injured athlete towards appropriate medical care.
He will have basic knowledge about prevention and treatment of common sports injuries.
Main themes
Basic principles in sports injury prevention
Common sports injuries: overuse injuries, accidents
Psychological issues in competitive sports
Basics about the pre-participation physical examination: why, how, when?
Essentials in sports injuries treatment: the relative rest concept and progressive return to competition
Some ethical issues in competitive sport: doping, high-level competition in the child
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)