Profile
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the causes, anatomy, and processes of sports injuries. Students will also learn about the common principles in the prevention and management of sports injuries. Students will apply these prevention and management strategies such as sports taping, sports first aid, sports massage and rehabilitative exercises, through hands-on sessions.
What You'll Learn
Participants would be able to describe sports safety and the management of medical emergencies in various settings and the risk factors in sports injuries and injury prevention strategies.
Participants would also be able to analyse key considerations in sports participation for special population groups and show proficiency in the assessment and early management of acute sports injuries in various
settings.
Participants would also be able to demonstrate proficiency in the assessment of athlete's readiness to return to sport following an injury or medical condition, and to recommend rehabilitative exercises prior to return to sport.
Minimum Entry Requirement
Sports-related diploma (by reputable colleges or polytechnics) or A-levels with demonstrated sport competencies or sport-related work experience.