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Study Course Description

Sports Injuries, Causes and Prevention

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_460
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

Acquire knowledge of sports injuries, their causes and prevention, acquire skills and necessary competences for the qualification of education and sports specialist sports teacher, sports coach, sports manager.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, physiology basics, age physiology, sports physiology, sports biochemistry, sports biomechanics basics and physical exercise and health.

The terminology of the study in English is used in the study courses of anatomy, physiology biomechanics, biochemistry, as well as in the study medium “English in physiotherapy” of I.Boges and I.Rudzinska. English for Physiotherapists’,

Riga LASE, 2015

Interdisciplinary in Sports injury, cause and Prevention study course manifests itself in the familiarity of knowledge from anatomy, dynamic anatomy, physiology, age and sports physiology and biomechanics study courses, as well as pedagogical placement study courses.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge of sports injuries, their classification and causes.

Individual work and tests

Prevention of injuries in sports Sports injuries

2.Knowledge of acute sports injuries, soft tissue injuries, first aid.

Individual work and tests

Prevention of injuries in sports Sports injuries

3.Knowledge of fatigue, overload and long-term injuries; knowledge of the bursitis.

Individual work and tests

Sports injuries

4.Knowledge of abnormal conditions in sport; of sudden death in sport.

Individual work and tests

Sports injuries

5.Knowledge of protective equipment, orthoses in sport.

Individual work and tests

Prevention of injuries in sports Sports injuries

6.Knowledge of the application of elastic ligaments and theipes to injury prevention.

Individual work and tests

Learn the basics of elastic ligament and kinesiology tape techniques

7.Knowledge of injury characteristics, causes in individual sports and prevention.

Individual work and tests

Prevention of injuries in sports Sports injuries

8.Knowledge of fatigue and overload injuries in sports.

Individual work and tests

Sports injuries

9.Knowledge of injury rehabilitation, rehabilitation of sports capacity.

Individual work and tests

Sports injuries

Skills

1.Recognize and detect sports injuries.

2.Provide first aid for sports injuries.

3.Apply elastic ligaments to injury prevention.

Individual work and tests

Learn the basics of elastic ligament and kinesiology tape techniques

4.Add theyping to injury prevention.

Individual work and tests

Learn the basics of elastic ligament and kinesiology tape techniques

Competences

1.Provide first aid for sports injuries.

2.Competence to address the external causes of sports injuries.

3.Competence to address the internal causes of sports injuries.

4.Prevent sports injuries.

Individual work and tests

Sports injuries

5.Assess risk factors for sports injuries and adjust training processes to reduce the likelihood of injury.

6.Make recommendations to athletes on effective rehabilitation methods and recovery after injury.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Prevention of injuries in sports

15.00% from total grade
10 points

The report reports on major injuries in the sport of choice, signs of injury, causes and prevention.

2.

Learn the basics of elastic ligament and kinesiology tape techniques

15.00% from total grade
10 points

Theoretical and practical knowledge of the application of elastic bandage and kinesiological tapes to sports injuries.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Sports injuries

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Oral exam

2.

Sports injuries

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Written examination

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

1. Sports injuries: Classification, causes. Acute injuries. Soft tissue injuries. First aid
Description

Sports injuries, definition, classification. External and internal causes of sports injuries. Soft tissue injuries, first aid.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

1. Sports injuries: Classification, causes. Acute injuries. Soft tissue injuries. First aid
Description

Sports injuries, definition, classification. External and internal causes of sports injuries. Soft tissue injuries, first aid.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

1. Sports injuries: Classification, causes. Acute injuries. Soft tissue injuries. First aid
Description

Sports injuries, definition, classification. External and internal causes of sports injuries. Soft tissue injuries, first aid.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

1. Sports injuries: Classification, causes. Acute injuries. Soft tissue injuries. First aid
Description

Sports injuries, definition, classification. External and internal causes of sports injuries. Soft tissue injuries, first aid.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Fatigue, overload, chronic Spieth injuries.
Description

Injury cranes - overload, fatigue. Chronic sports injuries.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Fatigue, overload, chronic Spieth injuries.
Description

Injury cranes - overload, fatigue. Chronic sports injuries.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.
Description

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.
Description

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.
Description

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.
Description

Psychological aspects of sports traumatism.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pathological conditions in sports, first aid, prevention.
Description

Pathological conditions in sports, causes, signs, first aid, prevention. Sudden death in sport,

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pathological conditions in sports, first aid, prevention.
Description

Pathological conditions in sports, causes, signs, first aid, prevention. Sudden death in sport,

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pathological conditions in sports, first aid, prevention.
Description

Pathological conditions in sports, causes, signs, first aid, prevention. Sudden death in sport,

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Pathological conditions in sports, first aid, prevention.
Description

Pathological conditions in sports, causes, signs, first aid, prevention. Sudden death in sport,

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
Online
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
50 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

1. Sports injuries: Classification, causes. Acute injuries. Soft tissue injuries. First aid
Description

Sports injuries, definition, classification. External and internal causes of sports injuries. Soft tissue injuries, first aid.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

1. Sports injuries: Classification, causes. Acute injuries. Soft tissue injuries. First aid
Description

Sports injuries, definition, classification. External and internal causes of sports injuries. Soft tissue injuries, first aid.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Fatigue, overload, chronic Spieth injuries.
Description

Injury cranes - overload, fatigue. Chronic sports injuries.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Fatigue, overload, chronic Spieth injuries.
Description

Injury cranes - overload, fatigue. Chronic sports injuries.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.
Description

Shoulder bands, upper arm, forearm, elbow, hand injury, treatment principles, prevention.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

6. Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.
Description

Femoral, pelvic, knee, lower leg, foot injury, treatment principles, profilake.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in certain sports. The ref.
Description

Self-prepared presentation on injury and profiling in selected sport

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Functional diagnostic methods in the rehabilitation of athletes. The restoration of physical DRB’s ability and sporting work capacity after sporting injuries.
Description

Functional diagnostic methods - movement analysis, functional tests, joint mobility tests in athlete rehabilitation after injury during the period.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pathological conditions in sports, first aid, prevention.
Description

Pathological conditions in sports, causes, signs, first aid, prevention. Sudden death in sport,

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
Off site
-
2

Topics

Pathological conditions in sports, first aid, prevention.
Description

Pathological conditions in sports, causes, signs, first aid, prevention. Sudden death in sport,

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Consultation

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

  1. Unaided Work

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Injury prevention in sports. Elastic bands, orthoses. Theyping.
Description

Elastic ligaments, orthoses, theyping in the prevention of sports injuries.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
26 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Sports Injuries. Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation. 3rd ed.2025. Ed. Mahmut Nedim Doral, Jon Karlsson, John Nyland, Onur Bilge, Eric Hamrin Senorski. Springer ChamSuitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Common Sports Injuries. Rick D. Kellerman MD, in Conn's Current Therapy. 2021Suitable for English stream

2.

Epidemiology of Injuries in Sports. Gian Luigi Canata, Henrique Jones (Eds). 2022Suitable for English stream

3.

Mācību materiāli e-studijās RSU LSPA

Other Information Sources

1.

Brukner P., Khan K. Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, The Medicine of Exercise. Volume II, Mcgraw Medical, 2019

2.

Facts + Statistics: Sports injuriesSuitable for English stream

3.

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Common injuries in ice hockey.Suitable for English stream

4.

Brukner P., Khan K. Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine, Injuries. Volume I, Mcgraw Medical, 2017Suitable for English stream

5.

STOP SPORTS INJURIES. NCYS,2025