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Sports Science: Anatomy and Injuries (Elective)

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 

OVERVIEW

Students will participate in a variety of activities in order to gain a very hands-on and practical knowledge of the human anatomy and the way that God intricately designed humans so that bones, muscles and joints can work together in order to provide an incredible functionality. Students will be able to identify and understand the parts that make up the musculoskeletal system. Students will also learn about the wide scale of injuries that can occur in sport and the various treatment and prevention strategies that can be utilized. Students will experience advice from current health professionals providing a solid foundation to injury prevention and treatment as well as future career opportunities within the sports industry.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • 5 periods per cycle for Semester 1

TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Functional Anatomy: Bones, Muscles, Joints, Movements
  • Sports Injuries: Acute & chronic, incidences of injuries in various sports and activities & prevention
  • Treatment: Before, during and after physical activity, roll of health care professionals in injury prevention and treatment

PREREQUISITES

  • Levy Cost

ASSESSMENT

  • Musculoskeletal System Test – 40%
  • Sports Injury Treatment Practical – 30%
  • Injuries Case Study - ­30%

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27