SP4003: Describe the development of sports therapy and its place in the delivery of healthcare: Introduction to sports therapy, Essay, UOL, Ireland

Learning outcomes:

1. Describe the development of sports therapy and its place in the delivery of healthcare.

2. Explore the concepts of professionalism and reflective practice within sports therapy.

5. Describe the theory of thermal modalities in sports therapy

6. Deliver first aid in a sporting environment having obtained a recognised first aid qualification.

Instructions to students including submission guidance:

The writing of an essay based on sports therapy modalities provides students the opportunity to show their knowledge of the theory obtained from practical classes and to help develop writing skills for second year. Academic writing and the understanding of these modalities are an essential base for a sports therapy degree The writing of an essay based on sports therapy modalities provides students the opportunity to show their knowledge of the theory obtained from practical classes and to help develop writing skills for second year. Academic writing and the understanding of these modalities are an essential base for a sports therapy degree

TITLE: Keep the title short, no more than twelve words. The title should always capture the aim of the essay.

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the induction is to introduce the reader to the topic. Explain the role of the therapist in the healthcare system, background of the modalities while also introducing key terms.

Discussion:

Discuss the theory behind the different modalities with links to the physiology effects and if there are any contraindications during treatments for these modalities. The writer should explore the effects these modalities have on Pain, recovery and/or the healing process. With essay writing it is important that the writer leads the reader through the discussion in logical order. Key terms should have been explained and developed with the use of references where necessary.

Conclusion:

The main objective of any conclusion Is to relay the main points from the discussion. It is common practice to end a conclusion section with a mention of future studies on the topic.

References:

Full references must be giving for any factual information, statements or quotes. Reference style to be used is Harvard format. You are expected to provide a minimum of 6 relevant references from scientific literature.