Problem Solving, Written Assignment, Oral Presentation The general assessment criteria are analyzed during the introductory lecture
Objective Objectives/Desired Results:
The general purpose of the course is: •students’ understanding of the importance and clinical contribution of Sports Medicine •The training of the student in the function, physiology, pathology, surgery and rehabilitationof athletes as well as the acquisition of general skills and the application of knowledge inpractice. Also, the acquisition of knowledge about the beneficial effects and the effects ofexercise on the human body •Informing the student about: 1.the initial and periodic control of persons engaged in exercise, clinical checks andexaminations before participation in sports activities and competitions, as well as theprovision of medical assistance to athletes of any sport 2. the prevention of chronic diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle. 3. rehabilitation after sports injuries 4. Sports Nutrition, supplements, drugs, the control of the use of prohibited substances and gender verification with the complex ethical, legal and medical issues that this implies. 5. special medical issues concerning athletes participating in international sports events, including disabled athletes or disabled athletes as well as the effects of travel and acclimatization. 6. The exercise of people with chronic diseases and disabilities, such as bronchial asthma, diabetes mellitus, Spinal Cord Injury et al. 7. the maximization of sports performance and the scientific basis of training control and 8. the initial selection of talents and the sports orientation of young people
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have: • understand the basic principles and clinical contribution of Sports Medicine • knowledge of the main diagnostic and therapeutic applications of Sports Medicine • gained knowledge about the beneficial effects and effects of exercise on the human body • Know the necessary initial periodical control • knowledge about the prevention of diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle • knowledge of athlete nutrition, nutritional supplements, medications, drug testing and gender testing with the complex ethical, legal and medical issues that this entails.
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Course Description:
1. Functional Sports Anatomy 2. Physiology of Exercise 3. Hygiene in Sports 4. Sports Injuries (Acute and Chronic) 5. Specific diseases and sports injuries 6. Sports Rehabilitation 7. first aid on the pitch 8. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 9. Doping – Toxicology 10. Exercise Cardiology 11. Exercise Pulmonology 12. Head Injuries, facial and eye injuries3 13. Effect of Exercise on children Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity and exercise.
Recommended reading:
– Students are provided with Teaching Notes and “Power Point” files in electronic format Additional Bibliography: Netter’s Sports Medicine, 1/2021, Madden Christopher, Putukian Margot, McCarty Eric, Young Craig Sports Medicine, 1/2022, Sérgio Rocha Piedade