MES912 Sports Injuries - Understanding, Prevention and Management

Course Provider

National Institute of Education (NIE)

Certification

FlexiMasters

Academic Unit

4

Introduction

This course is intended to provide the participants with the fundamental knowledge and understanding of sports injuries. The content will also include the types, risk factors, mechanisms, preventive strategies and management approaches to commonly encountered sports injuries. To complete the loop, the course will also include general principles of rehabilitation and decision making criteria for return to sport. Apart from the theoretical aspects, the course will also include practical workshops like sports taping, kinesiotaping and sports massage.

This course will also provide the students with the opportunity to understand the use of emerging technologies like Tensiomyography, NIRS and ultrasound imaging in injury prevention and management. Finally, approaches and strategies for injury prevention, epidemiological research and data analysis will be covered.

The content delivery strategies will include face-to-face interactions, group-based work, team-based learning, use of 3D apps and softwares, and hands-on skill-based workshops to facilitate learning.

The course will focus of applied learning through experiencing real-time injury cases to stimulate the theory-practice bridging of the knowledge acquired.

This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity and Health
- FlexiMasters in Physical Activity and Health
- Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies

 

Learners need to complete any 3 of the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity and Health (12 AU). Upon completion of all courses, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Physical Activity and Health (16 AU).

• MES906 Exercise Physiology
• MES910 Physical Activity, Nutrition & Health
• MES911 Psychology of Physical Activity
• MES912 Sports Injuries - Understanding, Prevention and Management

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This course will aim to equip students with the theoretical understanding, practical skills and evidence-based application of knowledge and skills into real-world situations.

The specific objectives are as follows:

  • Be able to identify types of sports injuries, their causes, and mechanisms
  • Learn basic sports first aid treatment techniques
  • Learn skills and techniques of taping and sports massage
  • Acquire the understanding of principles of rehabilitation of sports injuries
  • Understand concepts and principles of preventive measures for sports injuries

To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:

  • Group Report and Presentation
  • Individual Practical Skill Assessment
  • Individual Class Participation
  • Quiz
This course is recommended for working professionals in the sport, fitness and healthcare industry who would like to upskill their knowledge or for those who intend to work in the sport, fitness and healthcare industry. Prior knowledge in exercise and sport science will be an advantage.

Standard Course Fee: S$4,926.80

  • This course is not SSG-funded but is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.
  • All fees stated are inclusive of 9% GST.
  • NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information. 
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    COURSE TITLE   ACADEMIC UNIT
    MES906 Exercise Physiology*4
    MES910 Physical Activity, Nutrition & Health*4
    MES911 Psychology of Physical Activity*4

    Listed courses are:

    • Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity and Health (12 AU), FlexiMasters in Physical Activity and Health (16 AU) and Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies (30 AU). 

    *SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved