Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students should:

  • Understand the concepts of sports injuries and ergonomics
  • Have knowledge of soft tissue- and skeletal injuries
  • Understand the importance of ergonomics in sports
  • Have knowledge of causal explanations for sports injuries
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge about sports-specific issues related to injury epidemiology
  • Be able to discuss the prevention of sports injuries based on a holistic perspective
  • Be able to reflect on and convey treatment of sports injuries
  • Be able to reflect on and convey proposals for rehabilitation where the goal is to return to sports after sports injuries
  • Be able to reflect on and convey proposals for handling long-term injuries in performance teams

Contents

  • Sports injuries and ergonomics; Clarification of concepts
  • Soft tissue- and skeletal injuries
  • Ergonomics in Sports - what is it and why is it important?
  • Causal explanations for sports injuries, based on given examples from selected sports
  • Sports-specific issues related to injury epidemiology
  • Holistic perspective on the prevention of sports injuries
  • Treatment of sports injuries, based on given examples from selected sports
  • Rehabilitation and return to sports after sports injuries, based on given examples from selected sports
  • Handling long-term injuries in performance teams

Teaching and learning methods

The course is taught as a combination of lectures, group work, practical teaching, case discussions, and individual tasks. A selection of oral and written tasks will be mandatory, in addition to the practical teaching.

Expected workload for the average student is 135 hours.

Examination requirements

All mandatory tasks must be completed and approved. Participated in mandatory practical work.

Examinations

3-hour written individual exam. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 9:24:31 AM