Majmaah University - College of Applied Medical Sciences
Institution:
Academic Department : Department of Physical Therapy & Health Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Health Program
Programme :
Physical therapy for Sports and traumatology
Course :
Mr. Loganathan Chandrasekar.
Course Coordinator :
Programme Coordinator : Dr. Fuzail Ahmad
19/ 04/ 1436H
Course Specification Approved Date :
A. Course Identification and General Information
1. 1 - Course title : Physical therapy for
Course Code:
PHT 333.
Sports and traumatology
2h (1+1+0)
2. Credit hours :
3 - Program(s) in which the course is offered:
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Health Program
4 – Course Language : English.
2. 5 - Name of faculty member responsible for the course:
3. 6 - Level/year at which this course is offered :
Mrs. Savita Singh
Mr. Loganathan
Chandrasekar.
Level – 6/ 3rd Year
7 - Pre-requisites for this course (if any) :
PHT 316 & 327.
8 - Co-requisites for this course (if any) : PHT 316 & 327.
9 - Location if not on main campus :
NA
10 - Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
A - Traditional classroom
B - Blended (traditional and online)
D - e-learning
E - Correspondence
F - Other
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B Objectives
What is the main purpose for this course?
The main aim of this course is to recognize the basic concepts, knowledge, and skills that provide
the scientific base, with the ability to evaluate, treat, safe & effectively the various sports injury
cases, bone fractures & joint related to accidents from the physical therapy point of view that are
consistent with the needs of the patient and society.
Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are
being implemented :
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The Lectures should also be a part of updating their knowledge through continuous medical
education (CME), periodically in rotational basis.
The Lecturers should give more lively examples in order to improve the thought process of
the students. (More diagrams/images, videos, podcasts, etc)
Students will be encouraged to do the following:
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Acquiring knowledge through the Internet, journals and verifying the other information
resources.
 Sharing the acquired knowledge with critical/lateral thinking & clinical reasoning.
C. Course Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce fractures of bone and joints related to accidents in and out
of sports fields. It includes risk factors, first aid tools for sport injuries with rehabilitation of specific
sports injuries. Management of the injured athlete, including examination, prognosis, intervention
and outcome.
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1. Topics to be covered
List of Topics
1. Introduction to sports medicine: the sports medicine team, The sports
medicine models, classification of sports injuries, sports medicine
assessment sheet and RICE principle.
2. Principles of injury prevention: Systemic injury prevention, External and
internal risk factors, important factors in the prevention of injury and
principles of training.
3. Shoulder pain: categories of shoulder pain, Impingement syndrome,
Rotator cuff strain/tear, Glenoid labrum injury, Acromioclavicular joint
injuries and its physical therapy management.
4. Elbow and arm pain: Lateral elbow pain, medial elbow pain, Posterior
elbow pain and its physical therapy practice for Acute hip and groin pain
5. Acute and Chronic hip and groin pain: Adductor muscle strain, iliopsoas
strain, osteitis pubis and physical therapy practice for hip and groin pain.
6. Anterior and posterior thigh pain: causes of anterior thigh pain,
Quadriceps muscle contusion and strain, Posterior thigh pain, Hamstring
muscle strain and its PT management.
7. Acute knee injuries: Assessment and PT management od meniscal and
cruciate ligament injuries.
8. Lower leg injuries: assessment and physical therapy management of calf
pain and Achilles tendon pain.
9. Acute ankle injuries: Assessment and Physical Therapy Management of
Lateral ankle instability and medial ligament injuries.
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No. of
Weeks
Contact
Hours
1
3
1
3
2
6
1
3
1
3
1
3
3
9
1
3
2
6
2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):
Lecture
Contact
Hours
Tutorial
Laboratory
Practical
Other:
Total
15
30
45
1
1
2
Credit
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for
students per week.
5 hrs/Week
4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and
Alignment with Assessment Methods and Teaching Strategy
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course
Teaching
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Methods
1.0 Knowledge
1.3 To quote the current concepts & theories
Lecture, class discussion by teacher,
Theoretical Exams
Textbook
assignments
open
textbook
(MCQ, SAQ)
with evidence-based practice for the
study,
homework
&
practice,
health promotion & preventative
activities in different sports in order to summarizing & note taking, daily relooping of previously learned material.
improve the quality of care.
2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.3 To design an appropriate
& effective Case method, educational films, Theoretical Exams
(Case study)
intervention using reliable outcome tools in & pod cats.
consistent with the needs & goals of the client.
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
3.2 To demonstrate collecting, organizing
information and ideas and to convey those ideas
clearly and fluently by writing & effectively
interacting with their colleagues in an ethical
manner.
Peer
sharing,
cooperative
groups,
tutorial,
coaching,
partner
reading,
paraphrasing
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
4.2 To appraise an evidence-based approach, research Recitation, debate,
Individual/Group
Assignments/Team problem
solving activities, Topic
Presentation & Practical
exam – Using RUBRICS
use of Individual/Group
& references to acquire new knowledge to technology & instructional Assignments &
continuously improve own practice related to sports resources, faculty website, Topic Presentation
e-mail
– Using RUBRICS
medicine & traumatology.
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Course
Teaching
Strategies
NQF Learning Domains
And Course Learning Outcomes
Course
Assessment
Methods
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 To Perform safely & effectively the required
Teacher
demonstration, Practical exam –
tests & measures for the client assessment & Nonlinguistic representation, Using RUBRICS
intervention appropriately within the scope of Hands on, active participation
physical therapy practice.
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students during the Semester:
Assessment task
Week Due
Proportion
of Total
Assessment
6/7
10%
1
First Midterm exam - Theory
2
First Midterm exam - Practical
7
15%
3
Second Midterm exam - Theory
11/12
10%
4
Second Midterm exam - Practical
12
15%
5
Assignment/Topic Presentation
10%
6
Final Practical Exam
Throughout
the course
15
7
Final exam - Theory
16
20%
20%
D. Student Academic Counseling and Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student consultations and
academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be available each week)
Day
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Savita Singh
10 – 12 am
9-10 am
Mr. Loganathan Chandrasekar
1 – 2 pm
-10 – 12 pm & 2 – 3 pm
8 – 10 am
8 – 12pm
E. Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks :
 Clinical sports Medicine- Brukner,P & Khan ,K 2011
 Clinical sports Medicine: Medical Management and Rehabilitation,2007
2. List Essential References Materials :
o
o
www.apta.org
www.physio-med.com
www.ppesportsevaluation.org
www.sportsmed.org
o www.wcpt.org
o www.sdl.edu.sa
3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material :
1- American Journal of physical therapy
2-Journal of physiotherapy
4. List Electronic Materials :
1- www.physiotherapy.com
2- www.medicin.com
3- www.Lancet.com
F. Facilities Required
1. Accommodation
1.
Lecture room suitable for 25 students provided with smart board
Lab for practical sessions
2.
2. Computing resources
3. Internet in lecture hall and lab
3. Other resources
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G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching:
a.
b.
c.
Asking question before, during and after each lecture
Provision of appraisal form to the students & to rectify changes if any – done through HOD consent
Through evaluation of the course by student at their web site
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Program/Department
Instructor :
Frequent feedback from the students & clarification of doubts now & then feedback from the students oral
or written about the lecture by the supervisor or HOD of the department & later to discuss the issues if any
with the concerned staff.
3 Processes for Improvement of Teaching :
a. Attending frequent workshops in Saudi Arabia for update of latest trends in the field of physical
therapy
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b. Efficient & effective use of teaching methods (RUBRICS and other related form of teaching
methods)
c. Implementation of D2L learning management system
d. Planning to make assignments & tutorial by webinars
e. Easy & illustrative examples
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement
a. Discussion of the course objectives, teaching strategies, exams, students learning abilities and
achievements, with another colleague in the same field.
b. Matrix – Mapping
c. Peer review / department council committee review
5 Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course
effectiveness and planning for improvement :
a. Continuous evaluation of the students during the term, and frequent updating of the course content.
b. Planning to make exams online
c. Planning to conduct online surveys
Course Specification Approved
Department Official Meeting No (….. ) Date … / …. / ….. H
Course’s Coordinator
Mr. Loganathan
Name :
Chandrasekar.
Signature :
Date :
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19/ 4 / 1436 H
Department Head
Name :
Dr. Fuzail Ahmad
Signature :
Date :
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8/ 2/ 2015