SR1S017 - Introduction to Screening, Prevention and Recovery 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S017
Module Title: Introduction to Screening, Prevention and Recovery
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Criminology
Module Leader: Leighanne Kelly
Module Team: Peter Ashcroft, Sara Gray
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

Module Aims

To introduce students to the theory and practice of movement screening, sports injury prevention and recovery modalities

To develop practical competency in basic first aid, and prevention and/or management of soft tissue injury.

Content Summary

In this module students will study: -

Basic life support

Basic tissue healing principles

First aid interventions including RICE/ POLICE and the current recommendations governing use

Principles and models of injury prevention

Principles and approaches to screening including Functional Movement Screening
The theory and application of soft tissue techniques including passive stretch, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, soft tissue release and sports massage

The theory and application of thermal modalities including ice and heat application

The theory and application of sports taping techniques

All assessment components must be passed by the student.

Students must attend more than 80% of the module to complete the practical assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 12
Seminar 12
Practical classes and workshops 48
Independent Study 70
Directed Study 50
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 4
Formative Assessment - Independent 4
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of basic life support and sports first aid
LO2 Identify and compare sports injury prevention models and interventions
LO3 Practically apply injury prevention models and interventions based upon specific sporting and individual athlete requirements

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Summary of the Evidence supporting Functional Movement Screening 0 2000 50 No 40
Oral Assessment (EX) Presentation (EX) 1 Presentation on Soft Tissue Techniques 15 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Essay 1
Presentation (EX) 1

Reading List

Brukner, P & Khan, K, (Eds.) (2016). Brukner & Khan's clinical sports medicine: Volume 1 injuries (5th edition). McGraw-Hill Education (Australia), North Ryde, N.S.W

Cash, M. (2012). Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy. Random House.

Joyce, D., & Lewindon, D. (2016). Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Taylor and Francis, New York.