Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

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Sports and Physical Activity

Academic curriculum

1. Common injuries resulting from the practice of athletic physical activity.

• Classification of injuries by anatomical areas
• Classification of injuries by sports

2. Physiotherapy techniques in risks and injuries resulting from the practise of physical activity

• Initial techniques in athletic injuries
• Physiotherapy for athletic injuries in the lower extremities
• Physiotherapy for athletic injuries in the upper extremities
• Physiotherapy for athletic back injuries
• Theoretical-practical seminars

• Electrotherapy
• Myotendinous strains
• Proprioceptive rehabilitation
• Water therapy
• Functional bandaging
• Sports and Cryiax massage
• Trigger points
• Acupuncture
• Auriculotherapy and the locomotor system
• Sports podiatry
• Neuromuscular taping
• Cryomassage: cool roller massage

3. Pharmacology and drug abuse

4. Diet and nutrition

5. Psychology, psychopathology and sports sociology

6. Physical activity in special population groups

7. Physical education methodology and didactics

• Basic training
• Principles of training
• Work methods and distinctive physical qualities
• Injured athletes

• Medical and technical team relations
• Compensatory or alternative work during injury

8. Resumption of regular physical activity

• Programming and timing training