Introduction

A sports physiotherapist is involved in preventing and managing injuries resulting from sport and exercise participation. They provide evidence-based advice on safe participation in sport while promoting an active lifestyle. They are skilled in rehabilitation and training interventions to prevent injury, restore optimal function and contribute to the enhancement of sports performance. In this course, Dr. Ian Gatt provides us with some perspectives on being a sports physiotherapist and explains what a career in sports physiotherapy involves.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• discuss the role of the sports physiotherapist
• explain the competencies required for sports physiotherapists
• summarise athletes’ perspectives and expectations about the role of the sports physiotherapist
• list at least three benefits of being a sports physiotherapist

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.6 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.