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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit comprises selected theoretical and practical skills related to sports injury management and sports massage. Students will learn how to prevent and manage sports injuries by applying anatomy and physiology knowledge to real-world examples Injury prevention, sports first aid, sports strapping and management of injured athletes will be covered. Students will also learn how to effectively administer sports massage with the goal of assisting sports performance and recovery from injuries.
Online Students will be required to participate in 2 x laboratory sessions conducted at the Joondalup Campus during the semester. Please see timetable for dates and times.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1.5 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1.5 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
The unit is highly interactive and will be conducted under the guidance of both academics and industry specialists. Tutorials are interactive, and students work in groups to consolidate lecture material and to solve case studies. Students enrolled in the online version of the unit will engage in online lectures and laboratories and will have the opportunity to practice their skills in the first laboratory session. Laboratories for the online students will be scheduled several weeks apart to allow students to refine their skills prior to being assessed.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Sports Massage Assessment | 30% |
| Performance | Injury Management Activities | 30% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Sports Massage Assessment | 30% |
| Performance | Injury Management Activities | 30% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit comprises selected theoretical and practical skills related to sports injury management and sports massage. Students will learn how to prevent and manage sports injuries by applying anatomy and physiology knowledge to real-world examples Injury prevention, sports first aid, sports strapping and management of injured athletes will be covered. Students will also learn how to effectively administer sports massage with the goal of assisting sports performance and recovery from injuries.
Online Students will be required to participate in 2 x laboratory sessions conducted at the Joondalup Campus during the semester. Please see timetable for dates and times.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1.5 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1.5 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
The unit is highly interactive and will be conducted under the guidance of both academics and industry specialists. Tutorials are interactive, and students work in groups to consolidate lecture material and to solve case studies. Students enrolled in the online version of the unit will engage in online lectures and laboratories and will have the opportunity to practice their skills in the first laboratory session. Laboratories for the online students will be scheduled several weeks apart to allow students to refine their skills prior to being assessed.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Sports Massage Assessment | 30% |
| Performance | Injury Management Activities | 30% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Sports Massage Assessment | 30% |
| Performance | Injury Management Activities | 30% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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