Msc Sports Medicine (June 2016)

Msc Sports Medicine (June 2016)

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ University of Central Lancashire
Preston Campus
  1. University School/Centre
/ School of Medicine
  1. External Accreditation
/ N/A
  1. Title of Final Award
/ MSc Sports Medicine
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Full Time
Part Time
  1. UCAS Code
/ N/A
  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ N/A
  1. Other external influences
/ British Association of Sports & Exercise Medicine
National Service Frameworks
Knowledge and Skills Framework
QAA framework for higher education- postgraduate standards
QAA code of practice
QAA Master’s Degree characteristics (2010)
Skills for Health
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ January 19th 2016
  1. Aims of the Programme

  • To develop a critical understanding of and ability to evaluate the clinical theory, practice and associated research applied to the practice of the assessment and management of musculoskeletal and medical conditions in a Sports Medicine environment.

  • To provide students with the opportunities to apply the clinical theory, practice and associated research in the provision of the assessment and management of musculoskeletal and medical conditions in Sports Medicine.

  • To enable students to take on research and apply critical thinking skills self-assuredly within the areas of Sports Medicine.

  • To provide students with the opportunity to undertake an independent research study (MSc only).

  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1. To evaluate the importance and to be able to apply those broad principles that are relevant to the physiological and biomechanical principles of human movement and Sports Medicine.
A2. To research, critique and debate relevant aspects of safe practice which may include physiological and anatomical requirements, relevant to musculoskeletal assessment and management.
A3 To understand, appraise and apply techniques of research and enquiry to create and interpret knowledge.
A4. Conduct an independent piece of research within the field of Sports Medicine (MSc level only)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Formal lectures, case based discussions, practical taught sessions, blended learning, case presentations and peer discussions. A student will be expected to undertake a programme of self-supported learning which will be supported through a series of practical workshops, case study presentations, clinical practice and lectures. The emphasis will be on problem - based learning where a student will be facilitated to engage in deep learning and enquiry.
Blackboard will be used to support this process.
Assessment methods
There will be a varied menu of assessment methods used to reflect the experiential nature and learning outcomes of this course. Examples are:
  • Case study presentations
  • Case based discussions
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Viva Voce
  • Written assessments
  • Project

B.Subject-specific skills
B1. To apply the decision making process in dealing with the immediate management of injuries within a sporting environment.
B2. Demonstrate associated skills required to contribute to and influence development and evaluation of evidence based practice in the context of the current changing health agenda.
B3. To deliver competent, safe, and evidence-based application of a range of therapeutic
interventions within a Sports Medicine context.
B4. To impact on economical sustainability through the implementation of a range of practices and strategies that will help to reduce the risk and severity of injury.
B5. To have a critical awareness of the moral, ethical and legal issues which underpin best practices in the field of Sports Medicine.
B6. To apply techniques of research to independently plan, design, execute, and report
on a sports-related research project. (MSc level only)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Formal lectures, case based discussions, practical taught sessions, blended learning, case presentations and peer discussions. A student will be expected to undertake a programme of self-supported learning which will be supported through a series of practical workshops, case study presentations, clinical practice and lectures. The emphasis will be on problem - based learning where a student will be facilitated to engage in deep learning and enquiry.
Blackboard will be used to support this process.
Assessment methods
There will be a varied menu of assessment methods used to reflect the experiential nature and learning outcomes of this course. Examples are:
  • Case study presentations
  • Case based discussions
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Viva Voce
  • Written assessments
  • Project

C.Thinking Skills
C1. To exercise professional accountability and responsibility, utilising professional
knowledge, skillsand expertise within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
C2. To critically appraise current evidence based research to plan, implement and evaluate
rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions leading to improvements in patient outcomes.
C3. To critically reflect upon theory, knowledge, experience and skills relevant to Sports Medicine and to develop their own practice.
C4. To critically evaluate and execute practical interventions based on an independently researched sports-related project with due regard to ethical and safe and effective practice.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Formal lectures, case based discussions, practical taught sessions, blended learning, case presentations and peer discussions. A student will be expected to undertake a programme of self-supported learning which will be supported through a series of practical workshops, case study presentations, clinical practice and lectures. The emphasis will be on problem - based learning where a student will be facilitated to engage in deep learning and enquiry.
Blackboard will be used to support this process.
Assessment methods
There will be a varied menu of assessment methods used to reflect the experiential nature and learning outcomes of this course. Examples are:
  • Case study presentations
  • Case based discussions
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Viva Voce
  • Written assessments
  • Project

D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. To impact on social sustainability by working effectively with a variety of relevant professionals within a multi-professional health and sporting environment.
D2. To plan and manage own learning and career progression through a commitment to a process of Personal Development Planning, CPD and entrepreneurship.
D3. To demonstrate competence inthe use of a breadth of appropriate IT and learning skills maximising the use of technology.
D4. Communicate thoughts, ideas and relevant concepts at a postgraduate level.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Formal lectures, case based discussions, practical taught sessions, blended learning, case presentations and peer discussions. A student will be expected to undertake a programme of self-supported learning which will be supported through a series of practical workshops, case study presentations, clinical practice and lectures. The emphasis will be on problem - based learning where a student will be facilitated to engage in deep learning and enquiry.
Blackboard will be used to support this process.
Assessment methods
There will be a varied menu of assessment methods used to reflect the experiential nature and learning outcomes of this course. Examples are:
  • Case study presentations
  • Case based discussions
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Viva Voce
  • Written assessments
  • Project

13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7 / PU4011
PU4014
PU4012
PU4025
XS4004
MB4054 / Clinical Sports Injuries and Assessment
Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation
Emergency Medical Management in Individual/Team Sports
Injection Therapy
OR
Development of Strength 1
OR
Managing Concussion, Head and Neck Injuries in Sport / 10
20
10
20
20
20 / PGCert Sports Injury Management & Assessment Requires 60 credits at Level 7
PGDip Sports Medicine
Requires 120 credits at Level 7(Must include module TL4110)
MScSports Medicine
Requires 180 credits at Level 7
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7 / PU4010
TL4110
PU4013 / Applied Sports Science
Research Methods for Sport
Exercise in Medical Conditions / 20
20
20
LEVEL 7 / PU4015 / Dissertation / 60
15.Personal Development Planning
This programme is specifically designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of GPs, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists and Sports Rehabilitators. The programme will provide frequent and regular opportunities for the student to reflect on their acquisition and application of clinical knowledge and skills. Individual clinical cases will require reflective analysis of the clinical work undertaken, and this will be considered formatively and summatively within the clinical modules.
16.Admissions criteria
Applicants admitted onto the course will meet the following requirements:
  • Must hold MB ChB (MB BS) qualification or relevant professional qualification for example in Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy or Sports Rehabilitation.
  • Be actively engaged in or access clinical experience ina Sports and Exercise Medicinepractice in order to support learning within the programme.
  • Have sufficient competency in English language (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent)
All suitable applicants will be interviewed. Interview procedures and decisions regarding applications will be conducted within the University’s policies on equal opportunities and admissions.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
  • Fact sheet

  • Student handbook

  • UCLan Website

  • Course Leader

18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / A4 / B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B6 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4
Level 7 / PU4011 / Clinical Sports Injuries and Assessment / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
PU4014 / Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
PU4012 / Emergency Medical Management in Individual/Team Sports / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
PU4010 / Applied Sports Science / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
PU4013 / Exercise in Medical Conditions / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
TL4110 / Research Methods for Sport / COMP /  /  /  /  / 
XS4004 / Development of Strength 1 / O /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
PU4025 / Injection Therapy / O /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
MB4054 / Managing Concussion, Head & Neck Injuries in Sport / O /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
PU4015 / Dissertation / COMP /  /  /  /  /  /  / 

19.LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR EXIT AWARDS:

For each exit award available, listlearning outcomes relating to the knowledge and understanding, subject specific skills, thinking, other skills relevant to employability and personal development that a typical student might be expected to gain as a result of successfully completing each level of a course of study.

For example, for a standard BA/BSc (Hons) award the exit award learning outcomes for CertHE(Level4) and DipHE(Level5), BA/BSc (Level 6) should be included; for a postgraduate Masters, this would normally be PGDip and PGCert.

Learning outcomes for the award of:_PGCert: A1-A3, B1-B5, C1-C3, D1-D4

Learning outcomes for the award of: _PGDip: A1-A3, B1-B5, C1-C4, D1-D4

Learning outcomes for the award of:MSc : A1-A4, B1-B6, C1-C4, D1-D4

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