Introduction to Sports Medicine (LSPA_723)

To develop a comprehensive understanding of the place of sports physician and sports medicine in the health care system for students of the medical programme, as well as to provide basic knowledge and initial skills in assessing physical load, interpreting functional indicators and providing individualised load recommendations appropriate to the patient’s state of health. The course provides an understanding of the principles of restoring work capacity and functional capacity after injury or illness, basic issues of sports pharmacology and anti-doping, as well as recognition and initial management of medical conditions specific to sports and physical activity. In addition, the course introduces principles for the organisation and provision of medical assistance in the training and competition environment, including risk assessment of emergency situations, action algorithms, planning of medical provision and cooperation in a multidisciplinary team.