Special aspects of sports medicineLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

-You will deepen your knowledge of exercise and sports injuries.

-In the role of an expert, you will be able to describe the risk factors of exercise and sports injuries, mechanisms of injuries, biological healing processes and implement evidence-based rehabilitation.

-You know how to prevent sports injuries and illnesses in competitive sports.

- Familiarize yourself with specific issues related to athlete health care.

Content

- Sports injuries; mechanisms, healing processes, rehabilitation and prevention.

- The impact of sports injuries on performance, an athlete’s career, and post-career quality of life.

- Athlete Health Care.