BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport
UNIT 18: SPORT INJURIES
Student:______________________________________
Assignment Name
Common Sports Injuries – Symptoms & Treatment
Unit Learning Outcomes Addressed
2, 3
Assessment Criteria Addressed
P3, P4, P5, M2, D1
Issue Date
Submission Date
Tutor
IV Name
Stuart Simpson
IV Signature
Internal Verification Date
1.9.2015
UNIT 18: Sports Injuries
ASSIGNMENT 2: Common Sports Injuries – Symptoms & Treatment
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Background Information
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an overview of injury prevention, identification and basic treatment.
The unit also explores differing rehabilitatory interventions for common sports injuries.
Injuries are often a common occurrence for those participating in sport. It is therefore important that those
involved in sport gain an appreciation of the main factors that can cause injuries, as well as those that can play
a part in preventing them, and how effective treatment and rehabilitation can reduce the amount of time spent
out of normal participation.
This unit provides a basic understanding of how injury occurs, and what can be done to help promote recovery
Scenario:
For this assignment you play the role of a team manager or head coach. Your squad is currently depleted because
of a number of injuries to key players. You have decided to investigate these injuries to determine whether or not
you need to change your training methods.
Task One
P3
Produce a leaflet to describe the physiological and psychological responses to 3 common sports
injuries and the first aid / treatments used to deal with these injuries
P3
Describe the physiological responses common to most sports injuries
P4
Describe the psychological responses common to sports injuries
P5
Describe first aid and common treatments used for four different types of sports injury
Requirements:
 A brief description and picture of each injury
 Signs and symptoms of each injury
 Short and long-term physiological effects of the injury (e.g. pain, bruising, swelling etc.)
 Short and long-term psychological effects of the injury (e.g. depression)
 A description of the first aid needed to initially deal with the injury (e.g. recovery position)
 A description of the basic treatment for the injury (e.g. RICE)
Task Two
M2, D1
Write a separate report to explain how and why these physiological and psychological responses
happen, analysing the effectiveness of these responses.
M2
Explain the physiological and psychological responses common to most sports injuries
D1
Analyse the physiological and psychological responses common to most sports injuries
Requirements:
 An explanation of why and / or how each physiological response happens
 An explanation of why and / or how each psychological response happens
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An explanation of the advantages of each physiological response
An explanation of the advantages of each physiological response
An explanation of the disadvantages of each psychological response
An explanation of the disadvantages of each psychological response
Grading Criteria
To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:
P1
Describe extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors in relation to sports injuries
P2
Describe preventative measures that can be taken in order to prevent sports injuries occurring
P3
Describe the physiological responses common to most sports injuries
P4
Describe the psychological responses common to sports injuries
P5
Describe first aid and common treatments used for four different types of sports injury
P6
Design a safe and appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programme for two common sports
injuries, with tutor support.
To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:
M1
Explain how risk factors can be minimised by utilisation of preventative measures
M2
Explain the physiological and psychological responses common to most sports injuries
M3
Independently design a safe and appropriate treatment and rehabilitation programme for two
common sports injuries.
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:
D1
Analyse the physiological and psychological responses common to most sports injuries
D2
Evaluate the treatment and rehabilitation programme designed, justifying the choices and
suggesting alternatives where appropriate.
Important note to learners:
Grading:
 You are able to achieve a pass grade at level 3.
 In order to gain a merit grade you must first achieve the pass criteria,
 In order to achieve a distinction grade you must complete both the pass and merit criteria.
Submission:
Assignments must be submitted by the assignment submission date.
Extensions must be applied for one week before the submission date, late applications will be
considered under mitigating circumstances.
Failure to do so will mean compulsory attendance at extra support sessions until work is satisfactorily
completed.
If you are unsure about any aspect regarding the completion and submission of the assignment
please make sure you ask your tutor.
Submission Checklist:
1. Assignment Handed In By Assignment Submission Date
2. Assignment Handed In With Assignment Front Sheets
3. Assignment Handed In With A Plastic Wallet
4. Assignment Has Attempted All Pass Criteria
Plagiarism:
I declare that the attached coursework is all my own work and all references contained within it have been
correctly cited. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
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