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Study Course Description
Injuries in Sports
Course Code
LSPA_053
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Viesturs Lāriņš
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire knowledge about injuries in sports, their causes, manifestations and prevention of injuries in sports lessons. To acquire skills and competence in the application of RICE principles in first aid, in cases of sports injuries.
Preliminary Knowledge
In Anatomy, Dynamic Anatomy, Physiology, Sports Physiology, First Aid, Biomechanics, Sports Theory and Methodology. Sports pedagogy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the causes of injuries, first aid, principles of treatment and rehabilitation for athletes. Prevention of injuries in sports. Knows the most typical injuries in certain sports, their causes, signs.
Skills
1.Skills to provide first aid in case of injuries, apply RICE principles to athletes.
Competences
1.Provide first aid in case of injuries to athletes, following the principles of RICE. Prophylactically prevent trauma in sports events.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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-
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Preparation for seminar classes, colloquia, exam.
Preparation of report for presentation.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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Injuries in the sport of specialization. The most typical injuries, their causes, signs. Principles of treatment of sports injuries, rehabilitation. Restoration of sports work abilities. Literature sources used.
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2.
Examination |
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The study results are evaluated in a 10-point system in practical lessons in seminars, colloquiums according to students' knowledge and skills acquisition and competence, drawing conclusions and giving recommendations. In the overall evaluation, the following are evaluated:
- Attitude towards studies, development dynamics, activity in seminars (10%)
- The quality of the independently prepared report and the ability to discuss injury prevention in a chosen sport (20%).
- Written tests of the study course (70%).
Evaluation criteria for seminars, reports and colloquiums:
Seminar classes:
1 point – participation in the seminar, discussions
3 points – active participation, demonstration of knowledge
3 points – attitude, development in dynamics
Report:
2.0 points – formal description using the works of individual authors
3.0 points – description in full, using works of 5-6 authors
5.0 points – description in full with illustrations, with analysis of the material, using the works of 7-8 authors
Colloquium assessment criteria
3.0 points – answers to 25% of the questions
6.0 points – answers to 50% of the questions
8.0 points – answers to 75% of questions
10.0 points – answers to 100% of questions
12.0 points – answers to 100% of the questions related to knowledge of sports science, scientific literature and other study courses.
Rating scale:
Points Balls
1 - 4 1
5 - 7 2
8 - 10 3
11 - 13 4
14 - 17 5
18 - 21 6
22 - 25 7
26 - 30 8
31 - 33 9
34 - 35 10
Final rating:
At the end of the study course, a differentiated assessment is posted based on the sum of points obtained without an additional test.
If the sum of points obtained is less than 11 points, which is necessary for obtaining the lowest positive rating, then the theoretical test must be taken additionally. In order to be admitted to the theoretical test, the student must first pass the requirements of the study course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Injury prevention in sports. Elastic ligaments, orthoses.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Injury prevention in sports. Elastic ligaments, orthoses.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathological conditions in sports. First aid, prevention.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Injury prevention in sports. Elastic ligaments, orthoses.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathological conditions in sports. First aid, prevention.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sports injuries, classification, causes
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trauma in certain sports. Fatigue, overload, joint injuries.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trauma in certain sports. Fatigue, overload, joint injuries.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Soft tissue injuries. First aid.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trauma in certain sports. Fatigue, overload, joint injuries.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Soft tissue injuries. First aid.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Soft tissue injuries. First aid.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pathological conditions in sports. First aid, prevention.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Injury prevention in sports. Elastic ligaments, orthoses.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sports injuries, classification, causes
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Soft tissue injuries. First aid.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trauma in certain sports. Fatigue, overload, joint injuries.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Brukner P., Khan K. 2017. Brukner &Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine. Mcgraw Medical. 10.1136/bjsm.2005.022889].
Additional Reading
1.
Pinyao Rui, Jill J. Ashman, Akintunde Akinseye. National Health Statistics Reports Number 133. November 15, 2019 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics Emergency Department Visits for Injuries Sustained During Sports and Recreational Activities by Patients Aged 5–24 Years, 2010–2016.
2.
Kellerman, R.D. 2021. Common Sports Injuries , in Conn's Current Therapy Sports Injuries. Corey Joseph, Caroline F. Finch, 2017. International Encyclopedia of Public Health. 2nd ed.
3.
Sporta traumatisms
4.
Schneider, S., et al. 2006. Sports injuries: Population based representative data on incidence, diagnosis, sequelae, and high risk groups. British journal of sports medicine. 40. 334-9; discussion 339
5.
Ārzemju studentiem/For international students
6.
Pinyao Rui, Jill J. Ashman, Akintunde Akinseye. National Health Statistics Reports Number 133. November 15, 2019 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics Emergency Department Visits for Injuries Sustained During Sports and Recreational Activities by Patients Aged 5–24 Years, 2010–2016.
7.
Kellerman, R.D. 2021. Common Sports Injuries , in Conn's Current Therapy Sports Injuries. Corey Joseph, Caroline F. Finch, 2017. International Encyclopedia of Public Health. 2nd ed.
8.
Schneider, S., et al. 2006. Sports injuries: Population based representative data on incidence, diagnosis, sequelae, and high risk groups. British journal of sports medicine. 40. 334-9; discussion 339
Other Information Sources
1.
Stop Sports Injuries
2.
Our knowledge of orthopaedics. Your best health.
3.
Insurance information institute
4.
AOASSN
5.
International Federation of Sports Medicine