Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Health Monitoring and Injuries Prevention in Sport
Course Code
REK_312
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Pedagogy; Sports Science; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Signe Tomsone
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, Anninmuizas Boulevard 26a, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To deepen knowledge about health monitoring and its specific aspects for individuals engaged in sports; about health problems that may arise from participating in sports; about injuries, their prevention, and return to sport; the anti-doping ecosystem in sports and the aspects and consequences of doping use in sport.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the anatomy of the human musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles); understanding of functionally significant anatomical structures related to the execution of movements and the risks of sports injuries; understanding of the functioning of the nervous system and the blood supply to tissues and blood vessels, which is essential in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of injuries; knowledge of aerobic and anaerobic energy production mechanisms; understanding of the adaptation of the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems to physical exertion; knowledge of the physiological principles of exercise tolerance and recovery; understanding of the impact of physiological mechanisms on athletic performance; knowledge of more common chronic health conditions (SAS diseases, respiratory system diseases, metabolic disorders, etc.) that can affect safe sports; understanding of contraindications to physical exertion and necessary precautions; basic knowledge of the most common injuries of the musculoskeletal system (ligaments, tendons, muscles, joint injuries); understanding of the principles of acute, subacute and chronic phase rehabilitation; understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with injuries, inflammation, pain and exercise intolerance; basic knowledge of the most important groups of drugs related to athletes' health (analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, bronchodilators, antihistamines, cardiovascular drugs, etc.).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the importance of health monitoring for different groups of people engaged in sports.
Individual work and tests
Health monitoring
2.Able to describe the most common health-related problematic conditions.
Individual work and tests
Health monitoring
3.Know sport-specific injuries and able to describe the risk factors for sports injuries.
Individual work and tests
Injuries rehabilitation and prevention
4.Able to describe the anti-doping ecosystem in sports, the risks, and the consequences related to doping use in sports.
Individual work and tests
Anti-Doping ecosystem
Skills
1.Able to identify and assess the most common health risks, the influencing factors, and able to demonstrate skills to manage them.
Individual work and tests
Health monitoring
2.Able to identify and assess the most common sports injury risks, the influencing factors, and able to manage them.
Individual work and tests
Injuries rehabilitation and prevention
3.Able to identify and assess the risks related to doping use, the influencing factors, and able to manage them.
Individual work and tests
Anti-Doping ecosystem
Competences
1.Able to communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, specialists, and family members about health risks, injury prevention, and anti-doping issues.
Individual work and tests
Anti-Doping ecosystem • Injuries rehabilitation and prevention • Health monitoring
2.Able to independently manage the health monitoring process of athletes within a specific sports environment (team, club, sports school), in accordance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
Individual work and tests
Health monitoring
3.Able to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (doctor, physiotherapist, coach), to monitor and support individual recovery and return-to-sport plans.
Individual work and tests
Injuries rehabilitation and prevention
4.Demonstrate a high level of responsibility for the athlete's health, in accordance with the principles of the World Anti-Doping Code and professional ethics.
Individual work and tests
Anti-Doping ecosystem
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Self-studies course assignment |
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Test
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Preparing for practice sessions and performing lesson tasks |
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Self-studies course assignment |
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Evidence-based analysis and presentation preparation of the selected topic. |
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Examination
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Title
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Health monitoring |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The description of the assignment and evaluation criteria are available in e-studies. |
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2.
Injuries rehabilitation and prevention |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The description of assignment and assessment criteria are available in e-study. |
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3.
Anti-Doping ecosystem |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Develop an assignment (course hypothesis) on the topic of anti-doping/doping, defend it at the end of the study course. Evaluation criteria available at e-studies. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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2
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Introduction and basic principles of sports medicine
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Preventive examinations of athletes and their types.
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2
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Health monitoring and examinations of high-level athletes
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Visual and laboratory diagnostic methods
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2
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Injuries
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Injuries
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Injuries
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Injuries
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RTS (return to Sport), RTP (Return to performance)
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Prevention of injuries
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Anti-doping ecosystem in global sport. Mandatory topics of the World Anti-Doping Code.
Description
Principles and values relating to non-doping sport. Anti-doping ecosystem in global sport. Mandatory topics of World Anti-Doping. Rights and obligations of auxiliary athletes and athlete personnel in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code. |
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List of prohibited substances and methods in sport, doping in the context of public health (consequences of doping use)
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4
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Methods for collecting athlete medical history and conducting examinations
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Physical and functional examination in sports
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Visual and laboratory diagnostic methods
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Organization of health monitoring, regulations, and monitoring during training and competition
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Organization of health monitoring, regulations, and monitoring during training and competition
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Healing phases and facilitating and hindering factors of healing.
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RTS (return to Sport), RTP (Return to performance)
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RTS (return to Sport), RTP (Return to performance)
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RTS (return to Sport), RTP (Return to performance)
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Prevention of injuries
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Therapeutic Use Exemption and controlled disease list. Doping control procedure and adaptation for para-athletes.
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Prevalence of doping in sport. Athlete environment and vulnerability aspects. Doping prevention in sport.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Contact hours:
72 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lāriņs V. Sporta medicīna. Jumava, 2022. 3. nodaļa. Sportistu veselības pārbaude. 6. nodaļa. Funkcionālās sagatavotības noteikšana. 7. nodaļa. Dopinga kontrole sportā.
2.
Brukner P., Khan K. Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, Injuries. Volume I, Mcgraw Medical, 2017. PART A: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES PART C: PRACTICAL SPORTS MEDICINESuitable for English stream
3.
Brukner P., Khan K. Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, The Medicine of Exercise. Volume II, Mcgraw Medical, 2019 PART C: ENVIRONMENT PART D: SPECIFIC GROUPS PART E: PERFORMANCE AND ETHICS, Chapter 34: Drugs and the athlete, Chapter 35: Genetics in exercise and sport, Chapter 36: Medico-legal issuesSuitable for English stream
4.
ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 12th Edition, Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2025Suitable for English stream
5.
Pasaules Antidopinga kodekss un starptautiskie standarti.
Additional Reading
1.
Doping and Public Health. The Endocryne system. Substances. Dietary supplements. Antidoping Norway.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU pieejamās datu bāzes.Suitable for English stream
2.
Materiāli E-studijāsSuitable for English stream