Sports Medicine

Code: DES10227M

3 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours

Scientific Area: Human Kinetics

Teaching languages: Portuguese, English

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English, Spanish

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

Promotion of exercise and health, and in the scientific assessment, study and understanding of its influence on sports performance.

Sustainable Development Goals

Saúde de qualidade - Assegurar uma vida saudável e promover o bem-estar para todos, em todas as idades.

Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Learning Goals

- Define sports medicine.
- Identify the various roles and responsibilities of sports medicine professionals.
- Explain the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in sports medicine.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
- Explain the physiological responses of the body to exercise.
- Differentiate between acute and chronic sports injuries.
- Demonstrate the ability to recognize common sports injuries.
- Formulate appropriate initial care strategies for different types of injuries.
- Identify and apply principles of injury prevention in sports.
- Evaluate and determine return-to-play criteria for athletes recovering from injuries.
- Discuss the psychological aspects of sports and their impact on performance.
- Explore and evaluate the role of technology in sports medicine.
- Critically analyze current research in sports medicine and identify future directions.

- Definition of sports medicine
- Roles and responsibilities of sports medicine professionals
- Overview of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Types of injuries (acute and chronic)
- Causes and mechanisms of injuries
- Identification of injuries
- Acute care of sports injuries
- Principles of injury prevention
- Return-to-play criteria
- Principles of exercise physiology and training adaptations
- Psychological aspects of sports and impact on performance
- Advances and technology in sports medicine
- Current research and future directions

Teaching Methods

Learning-centered teaching is not limited to theoretical demonstration. In addition to the oral presentation, videos on sports medicine are also watched, demonstrating the complexity of this area of knowledge. Through the videos, active participation is encouraged and the development of reasoning that leads to the development of disciplinary and transversal skills for participation in sports medicine structures. To increase the articulation between teaching and research, scientific articles on the program contents are made available in advance. The complementary use of technology allows to promote the assimilation of content and learning, in addition to ensuring communication between the teacher and students. The use of Moodle is encouraged. Tutorial guidance sessions include individual sessions to clarify doubts and study guidance. Students are encouraged to seek new training experiences and develop activities in the community.

Assessment

Two models will be implemented: continuous assessment or final assessment. The results of the theoretical component will be included in the continuous evaluation. The contents are organized into blocks, which allows for greater interaction and close monitoring of the students' study and progression. The theoretical component is assessed by questions presented at the end of each block (10% in each block). Students with a grade below 9.5 participate in a final assessment. To obtain approval, the minimum classification required is 9.5, either in the continuous assessment or in the final assessment.

Teaching Staff

João Paulo Brites de Sousa [responsible]

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