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| Unit | FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCES |
| COACHING EDUCATION PR. | |
| Code | AEB311 |
| Name | Sports Injuries |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ERSAGUN KEPİR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to teach the causes, mechanisms, and risk factors of common injuries in athletes; to develop injury prevention strategies; to familiarize participants with first aid procedures in case of injury; and to define the role of the coach/sports scientist in the return-to-sport process after rehabilitation.
Course Content
The epidemiology of sports injuries, injury mechanisms (acute and chronic), soft tissue and bone injuries, regional injuries (knee, shoulder, ankle, etc.), sport-specific injury types, injury prevention methods (warm-up, stretching, strength training), emergency intervention on sports fields (RICE/POLICE protocols), bandaging, and return-to-sport criteria are discussed.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Resources
•Pietsch, S., & Pizzari, T. (2022). Risk Factors for Quadriceps Muscle Strain Injuries in Sport: A Systematic Review https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2022.10870 •Sundberg, A., Högberg, J., Tosarelli, F. et al. Sport-Specific Injury Mechanisms and Situational Patterns of ACL Injuries: A Comprehensive Systematic Review. Sports Med 55, 2489–2527 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-025-02271-w •Ergun, N., & Baltacı, G. (2011). Spor Yaralanmalarında Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Prensipleri.
Notes
Sundberg, A., Högberg, J., Tosarelli, F., Buckthorpe, M., Della Villa, F., Hägglund, M., ... & Hamrin Senorski, E. (2025). Sport-Specific Injury Mechanisms and Situational Patterns of ACL Injuries: A Comprehensive Systematic Review: A. Sundberg et al. Sports Medicine, 55(10), 2489-2527.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It lists the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that predispose to sports injuries. |
| LO02 | It correctly applies emergency medical care (RICE/POLICE) protocols to be used in case of acute injury. |
| LO03 | It explains the differences between injuries to tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bone tissue. |
| LO04 | It evaluates the role of warm-up, cool-down, and flexibility exercises in preventing injuries. |
| LO05 | It describes the mechanisms by which common injuries to the upper and lower extremities (such as ACL rupture, shoulder dislocation, etc.) occur. |
| LO06 | It describes basic protective bandaging and taping techniques. |
| LO07 | The player understands the coach's responsibilities in the process of returning to the field/sport after an injury. |
| LO08 | They are aware of the injury risks specific to the growth period in child and young athletes. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles of coaching. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains developments in the field of coaching, scientific methods and techniques. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the advanced theoretical and practical methods acquired in the field of coaching. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | By gaining the ability to learn information through his/her own efforts in the field of coaching, he/she plans the information he/she has learned with a critical approach. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows that the learning process is lifelong and plans accordingly. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes ethical relationships with both colleagues and people outside the field, and manages information and communication technologies. In addition to his/her professional development, he/she continuously improves himself/herself by determining learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in line with his/her interests and abilities. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she has access to professional knowledge to follow developments in the field of coaching, prepares programs and manages activities by using his/her planning skills related to the coaching profession. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the importance of individual development and develops lifelong learning attitudes and behaviors related to his/her profession and adopts appropriate conditions for this. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Monitors and learns developments in the field of coaching and communicates effectively with other stakeholders in terms of social ethics. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It creates a training environment and organizes events that will allow them to express themselves through different sports activities. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By creating opportunities for athletes, it provides them with leadership and teamwork skills in a sports environment and ensures that they understand the social, cultural and economic value of sports, and organizes and implements events by incorporating innovative training methods. | 5 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | As a coach, he strives to find solutions for individual and group work that are appropriate for the institution and club he works in, the environment he works in, the society he lives in and today's conditions. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Sports Injuries and Basic Concepts | Reading lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Injury Mechanisms: Acute vs. Chronic (Overuse) | Chapter reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Soft Tissue Injuries (Muscle, Tendon, Ligament) | Examining related visuals | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Kemik Yaralanmaları, Kırıklar ve Stres Kırıkları | Case study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | On-field Emergency Response and First Aid (RICE, PRICE, POLICE) | First aid guide | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Knee Injuries (ACL, Meniscus, Collateral Ligaments) | Anatomy review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 7 | Ankle and Foot Injuries | Sample cases | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Shoulder and Elbow Injuries | Sample cases | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Lower Back and Spinal Health, Disc Herniation Risks in Athletes | Posture analysis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Injury Prevention Strategies (Warm-up, Plyometrics, Eccentric, etc.) | Protocol review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Protective Equipment and Taping Techniques | Material preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Grup Çalışması, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Injury Risks in Pediatric, Female, and Elderly Athletes | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Return-to-Play Criteria and Functional Tests | Examining the test protocols | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Injury Psychology and the Athlete's Adaptation to Returning to Sport | Reading article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,04 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||