2060 - PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY

Subject type: Optional

Coordinator: A hard tackle from Víctor Illera to Domínguez

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 2

• Catalan

The optional subject Psychology of Injury provides CAFE students with basic knowledge about the psychological aspects that occur
during the process of sports injuries.

This knowledge is applicable for most professional outings (fitness monitor, personal trainer, physical trainer, sports technician ...)
because they allow better understanding and connection with injured people with whom these professionals will be able to work and because they are a help in the face of
to be able to better optimize the dynamics of readaptation.

The approach to the subject (semi-present and with participative dynamics) means working both individually and autonomously as well as in
groups and participate in scheduled work and exercises.

The objectives of the subject are:

• Study the history of sports injuries in order to know the possible causes of these.
• Know different ways to prevent injuries in order to avoid the conditions that can lead to them.
• Psychologically manage injuries (reactions, strategies, ...).
• Know the psychological aspects present in the readjustments and some special situations to take into account.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

Block 1. History of sports injuries (PRE-INJURY)

1. Personal, environmental and psychological factors that predispose to sports injuries

Block 2. Injury prevention (PRE-INJURY)

1. Healthy lifestyle and habits
2. Invisible training
3. Stress: theories and management
4. Activation and concentration
5. Psychological program to influence the prevention of injuries

Block 3. Psychological management of the injury (DURING THE INJURY)

1. The reactions of the environment to the injured athlete
2. The emotional and cognitive reaction of athletes in the injury process
3. Psychological strategies for readjustment:

• Communication (self-talk)
• Setting goals (short, medium, long term)
• View (stages)
• Activation Management (Optimize)
• Management of attention-concentration

Block 4. Rehabilitation and special situations (POST-INJURY)

1. Managing confidence and fear: When it comes to competing again.
2. Relapse and dropout management: at the end of the process.
3. Pain Management: Competing with Pain.

Qualification system (Royal Decree 1125/2003, of 5 September, which establishes the European credit system and the system of qualifications in university degrees of an official nature and valid throughout the state):

• 0-4,9: Suspension (SS)
• 5,0-6,9: Approved (AP)
• 7,0-8,9: Notable (NT)
• 9,0 - 10: Excellent (EX)

The final grade of the student is the result of a continuous assessment through different assessment activities. The pass of the subject is obtained with a grade equal to or higher than 5 points (out of 10 points) according to the following weighting table: 

Therefore, the acquisition of skills by the student will be assessed through the system of continuous assessment and through a final exam.  

Continuous Evaluation

It has a total weighting of 60% of the overall grade of the subject. In order to be entitled to the final exam, the student must pass the continuous assessment (minimum grade 5). If the continuous assessment is suspended, the subject is automatically suspended.

To be able to average between the 3 tests of the continuous assessment, the grade in each of these must be equal to or higher than 3 points about 10. If you do not reach this minimum grade in any of the 3 installments, the subject will automatically be suspended.

Final Exam

The final exam has a total weighting of 40% of the overall grade of the subject and will consist of the resolution of cases. 

In order to pass the subject, the student must take the final exam and pass it (minimum grade 5). If the exam is suspended and the continuous assessment is approved, it can be retaken.

Therefore, the NECESSARY criteria to average between the assessment activities are:

Recovery system

There will be a make-up exam. In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery, if it has been suspended the subject. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.

The notes of seminars will be saved, works to do average with the recovery exam. In the case of failing, students must take the course the following year and no notes will be saved.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others. 

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