Courses & Units
Extreme Sports Medicine CAM634
This unit has a face-to-face intensive. For any enquiries please contact U.Connect@utas.edu.au.
Introduction
Extreme sports have increased in popularity over the last few years and are practised by many people, often in remote and extreme environment settings. This unit takes a multi-disciplinary approach and looks at training, prevention, engineering and safety equipment, management of the injured extreme athlete and medical event coverage. This unit broadens your medical horizons to include BASE jumping, paragliding, mountaineering, extreme skiing, and ultra-endurance running.
Summary
| Unit name | Extreme Sports Medicine |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CAM634 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jacinta O'Neill |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe and apply concepts in screening, injury prevention and performance optimisation of the extreme athlete;
- Describe and apply an approach to the assessment, management and rehabilitation of the injured extreme sports athlete;
- Describe and apply the principles of performance psychology and nutrition to the extreme athlete;
- Evaluate the impact and risks of current technological and engineering solutions in extreme sports,
- Critically analyse the requirements of, and synthesise solutions for, the medical coverage of an extreme sports event.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060101 | $1,590.00 | $1,590.00 | not applicable | $5,706.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CAM619Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study 10 hours weekly for 11 weeks; Workshop (On Campus) 16 hours once only; Fieldwork 8 hours once only. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Extreme Sports Medicine Event Coverage Plan Part 2 (10%)|Reflections Diary on Extreme Sports Medicine Camp Teaching Sessions (10%)|Equipment and Engineering Written Assessment (20%)|Extreme Sports Medicine Event Coverage Plan Part A (30%)|Risk Analysis and Human Factors in Extreme Sports Medicine (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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