Professional Diploma in Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Injured Athletes

MODULE 1: Introduction to Sport Psychology

Conceptualisation of sport psychology in individual and team settings

The role and responsibilities of the sport psychologist

MODULE 2: Mental Training; Psychological Preparation in Training and Competition

Mental skills and psychological variables that influence performance

Cohesion, communication, and leadership

MODULE 3: Mental Health and Sport

Mental health in high-performance sports environments

Common mental disorders in the context of sports injuries

MODULE 4: Introduction to the Psychology of Sports Injury

Conceptualisation of sports injury: types and risk factors

Theoretical models of psychological responses to injury (Kubler-Ross, Wiese-Bjornstal, Heil, biopsychosocial models)

MODULE 1: Psychological Response to Injury and Assessment

Stress responses, grief, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, etc.

Assessment tools used in sport psychology for injury

MODULE 2: Factors Influencing Sports Injury

Stress and vulnerability to injury: stress–injury models (Andersen & Williams, Bahr & Krosshaug 2005, etc.)

Burnout, EDs, overtraining, workload, etc.

Psychological characteristics, trait anxiety, context, and environment

MODULE 3: Psychological Phases in the Rehabilitation Process

Emotional reactions in each stage of recovery

Motivation and adherence to rehabilitation: strengthening commitment, resilience

MODULE 4: Intervention Techniques in Injury Rehabilitation I

Cognitive restructuring techniques and management of negative thoughts

Imagery and mental practice for functional recovery

MODULE 1: Psychological Factors in Sports Injury Prevention

Emotional regulation and its relationship with injury incidence

Prevention strategies: mindfulness, attention and arousal control, lifestyle habits, sleep and recovery, nutrition, etc.

MODULE 2: Intervention Techniques in Injury Rehabilitation II

Biofeedback, applied relaxation techniques, neuroscience

Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT)

MODULE 3: Return to Sport and Psychological Readaptation

Fear of re-injury and confidence in recovery

Strategies for gradual return and rebuilding athletic identity

The role of the interdisciplinary team in reintegration

MODULE 4: Case Studies and Practical Applications

Analysis of real cases in individual and team sports

Working with coaches and medical teams for a holistic approach

Designing a psychological intervention plan for an injured athlete

Module 1: Epidemiology of muscle, ligament, joint, tendon, and other injuries
Module 2: Physiology of tissue regeneration and strength training
Module 3: Types of strength training applied in rehabilitation
Module 4: Structure and planning methodology for strength training in injured athletes (short and long term)

Module 1: Analytical strength training. Methodology for short- and long-term injuries
Module 2: Progression criteria for strength content and workload
Module 3: Structural strength training / hypertrophy / maximal strength
Module 4: Functional strength. Introduction to field-based strength patterns

Module 1: Strength–speed and explosive strength. What strength work does the athlete do during field-based training?
Module 2: Movement patterns and force actions on the field
Module 3: Strength training for non-injured structures
Module 4: Basic and advanced skills and their relationship with strength

Module 1: Eccentric training and its application in the recovery process
Module 2: Strength training when the athlete is training with the team
Module 3: Strength measurement systems and alternative strength training methods
Module 4: Integrated readaptation within a multidisciplinary team

Module 1: Strength Monitoring Tests
Module 2: ROM Monitoring Tests
Module 3: Jump Capacity Monitoring Tests
Module 4: Joint Stability and Core Monitoring Tests