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Basics of Sports Medicine

Course ID: 188807
Alison
Course Location
1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

Develop an insight into the role of medicine in the world of sports with this free online course on Alison.com. Are you looking for information on whether developing a career as a team physician is practical? Or do you want to gather knowledge on the modern role of medicine in sports? This course will take you through an in-depth analysis of the practice and application of treatment in the sporting world. From the history of sports medicine to the types of career opportunities available in this field, we cover it all so enrol now!

Course Details

Course CategoryHealthcare, Health Care
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Define ‘sports medicine’ along with the various terms and phrases that the term encapsulates
• Identify the various types of career opportunities that are available within the world of sports medicine
• List the ten most common types of sports injuries along with their diagnoses and treatment options available
• Discuss the most common types of medication that are available for sports injuries
• Describe the role that nutrition plays in the management of weight and energy for an athlete
• Identify the various medical issues faced by athletes during the course of their training
• Examine an athlete's exposure to different types of conditions under which they perform their exercises and routines
• List the different types of technologies available that make the diagnosis of injuries a lot quicker
• Discuss the different methods used within the sports industry for performance enhancements and their potentially harmful side effects
• Discuss the future of medicine in sports and the ethical aspect of medication
Course Code4865

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