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Aims of the Course
This course sets out to provide an introduction to the best clinical
practice in sports medicine and to the science that underlies this.
Sport injuries and their prevention and treatment will form the
cornerstone of the course. However, the course will also cover a
wide range of related medical topics and provide a grounding in
relevant areas of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and psychology.
The role of sports and exercise in maintaining and improving the
general well being of individuals, including those with illness
or handicaps, will be covered. Finally, the course will introduce
students to research methods and will include a substantial research
project.
As well as providing a full Masters degree course, the programme
is also designed to cover all aspects of the Diploma in Sports and
Exercise Medicine of the Intercollegiate Academic Board of the Royal
Colleges. Students who wish may enter the separate diploma examinations
of the IAB and will be given help in preparing for these.
Objectives
Students will be able to:
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Understand the key principles and practice for
prevention, assessment and treatment of sport injuries and for
rehabilitation from such injuries. |
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Recognise the environmental factors that affect
sports performance and increase the risk of injury. |
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Deal with most medical emergencies likely to be
encountered during sports events and advise on the organisation
of medical cover for sports events. |
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Understand the particular needs in athletes suffering
from a medical condition or belonging to special groups. |
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Show knowledge of aspects of anatomy, physiology,
biomechanics and psychology that are relevant to sport and exercise. |
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Design a research study using rigorous methodology. |
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Understand the role of various governing bodies
at national and international level. |
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Understand how sport and exercise can contribute
to the general health of the population. |
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Understand key aspects of the use and abuse of
drugs in sport. |
Full time/Part time
The course is modular and may be taken full time in 1 year or part
time over 2 or 3 years. The part-time option requires attendance
on one day/week for terms 1 and 2 of the academic year, plus 1-2
days per week additional study. More details on part-time study
are given in the Course Structure
section,
Entrance Requirements
Candidates must possess a primary medical qualification which may
be registered with the General Medical Council.
Application Procedure
Application forms can be obtained from the course administrator
or, with other information as a Graduate Applications Pack from
the General Enquiries Office, UCL, Gower St., London WC1E 6BT, UK.
Application forms may also be downloaded
as PDF files for printing out and completing. When submitting a
completed application form, candidates should include in section
32 (Supplementary Personal Statement) a brief statement of their
reasons for applying for this course together with any further details
of medical or other experience, including both practice and courses
attended, which have not been given elsewhere in the application
form.
Where possible, one of your referees should comment on academic
record and potential and the other on your professional experience.
Closing Date for Applications
Early application or expression of interest is advisable. Applications
should be submitted no later than the end of June for entry in September
of the same year. Later applications will receive as sympathetic
a hearing as is possible.
Selection Procedure
Where possible, candidates are expected to attend for interview.
Overseas applicants who cannot attend for interview may be contacted
by phone. In addition or alternatively, they may be asked to submit
written work on both academic and clinical topics.
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