Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Evaluation for each course takes place through a written examination in the candidates home territory. A final
Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) on practical aspects of the course will be conducted following
the last practicum. Log book notations of other practical aspects are to be maintained.
COURSES (Core)
Course Course Name No. of Credits Semester
SPPT6101 1. Upper Body 3 1,2, Summer
SPPT6102 2. Lower Body 3 1,2, Summer
SPPT6103 3. Applied Sports Medicine 3 1,2, Summer
SPPT6104 4. Exercise Physiology 3 1,2, Summer
SPPT6105 5. Applied Exercise Physiology 3 1,2, Summer
SPPT6106 6. Exercise in Specific Conditions 3 1,2, Summer
SPPT6109 7. Sports Psychology/Biomechanics 4 1,2, Summer
SPPT6111 8. Research Methods & Biostatistics 6 1,2, Summer
SPPT6112 9. Research Project 6 1,2, Summer
SPPT6113 10. Practicum I 1 1,2, Summer
SPPT6114 11. Practicum II 1 1,2, Summer
SPPT6115 12. Practicum III 1 1,2, Summer
SPPT6116 13. Practicum IV 1 1,2, Summer
1. Upper Body
To detail the anatomy of upper body musculoskeletal system as it applies to sports and exercise medicine
To detail sports injuries to the upper body including emergencies
To highlight principles of rehabilitation of injuries and protocols of management
2. Lower Body
To detail the anatomy of lower body musculoskeletal system as it applies to sports and exercise medicine
To detail sports injuries to the lower body including emergencies
To highlight principles of rehabilitation of injuries and protocols of management
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