This module examines the scientific principles of nutrition for enhancing the performance of athletes. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide sound, scientific sports nutrition advice to a variety of athletes. The module focuses on assessing nutritional requirements of athletes from a variety of sporting backgrounds, as well
This module aims explores the functional anatomy of the exercising body and how sports injuries are diagnosed and treated. On successful completion of this module the learner will/should be able to: Apply the understanding of anatomy to understand the mechanisms of exercise-related injury and to allow accurate diagnosis with clinical and investigative skills. Examine the
This module introduces the students to the discipline of Sports Science and its role in health, exercise and sporting performance. The module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to conduct and interpret a range of fitness tests that are appropriate for the general population and the sporting population. The module
The CFR community course is designed to cater for lay persons who are non-healthcare professionals. High profile cases of sudden cardiac death has brought this essential issue to mainstream recently with many clubs, gyms and public areas investing in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). However, in order for this to be used effectively, staff, volunteers
Introduction to Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation – Single Subject This module outlines the role of a sports therapist and the sports medicine team in an athletic setting. It compares and contrasts the epidemiology of injury (types of injuries) in different sports and the methods coaches, athletes and therapists can use to track these injuries. This
