Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This specialized major focuses on the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions related to sports and physical activity. Students explore key areas such as sports medicine, biomechanics, exercise physiology, injury prevention, and rehabilitation techniques. The program emphasizes practical skills, clinical knowledge, and the understanding of sports-specific considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in sports physiotherapy, athletic training, rehabilitation, and related healthcare fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of sports physiotherapy and sports medicine. - Develop skills in assessing and treating sports-related injuries. - Learn techniques for injury prevention and rehabilitation. - Explore biomechanics and exercise physiology in the context of sports. - Understand the principles of sports-specific training and conditioning. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in sports physiotherapy. - Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for clinical settings. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Sports Physiotherapy** - Overview of sports physiotherapy, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of sports medicine and injury management. 2. **Sports Medicine** - Principles of sports medicine, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of sports injuries. - Techniques for assessing and treating common sports injuries. 3. **Biomechanics** - Fundamentals of biomechanics, including human movement, kinetics, and kinematics. - Techniques for analyzing and improving biomechanical efficiency in athletes. 4. **Exercise Physiology** - Principles of exercise physiology, including energy systems, muscle physiology, and cardiovascular responses. - Techniques for designing and implementing exercise programs for athletes. 5. **Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation** - Principles of injury prevention, including risk assessment, warm-up, and conditioning. - Techniques for rehabilitating sports injuries and restoring functional movement. 6. **Sports-Specific Training and Conditioning** - Principles of sports-specific training, including strength, endurance, and agility training. - Techniques for developing and implementing training programs tailored to specific sports. 7. **Clinical Practicum in Sports Physiotherapy** - Real-world sports physiotherapy experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in clinical settings. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical sports physiotherapy settings. 8. **Capstone Project in Sports Physiotherapy** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in assessing, treating, or rehabilitating sports injuries. - Techniques for delivering a polished and effective sports physiotherapy project. **Assessment Methods:** - Sports medicine reports, biomechanical analyses, exercise physiology projects, injury prevention and rehabilitation plans, sports-specific training programs, clinical practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Sports Physiotherapy: A Comprehensive Approach" by various authors. - "Clinical Sports Medicine" by Peter Brukner and Karim Khan. - "Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise" by Peter M. McGinnis. - "Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance" by William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, and Victor L. Katch. - "Athletic Training and Sports Medicine" by David H. Perrin. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Suitable for students interested in sports physiotherapy, athletic training, rehabilitation, and related healthcare fields. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, clinical practicum, and internships. Advanced degrees may take additional years. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Sports Physiotherapy and pursue professional certifications in sports physiotherapy, athletic training, or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring sports physiotherapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare professionals seeking to specialize in sports physiotherapy and related fields. This major equips students with the practical, clinical, and theoretical skills needed to excel in sports physiotherapy, supporting careers in athletic training, rehabilitation, and related healthcare fields.