Sports Psychology
H P R 260: IN TR O to SP O R TS M ED IC IN E FA LL 2016 C A SE STU D Y P A P ER A N D P R ESEN TA TIO N G U ID ELIN ES PICK 1 PARTNER TO FORM A GROUP OF 2 PICK A CASE STUDY TOPIC THAT INTERESTS YOU AND YOUR GROUP FROM THE LIST BELOW ● Concussion ● Perform ance enhancing drugs – anabolic steroids ● Drug testing procedures – Olym pic to Professional sports ● Hydration and W ater toxicity ● Strength training for children ● Training for Endurance events ● Training for Speed events ● Nutrition for success ● Protective equipm ent ● Sports Psychology ● Preparticipation exam ination ● Environm ent is critical ● Select Your Ow n Topic * RESEARCH CASE STUDY Start w ith your textbook and then expand to professional journals. You m ust cite at least 10 research references from professional sports m edicinerelated journals (see Appendix C p. 935 in your textbook for som e ideas). M any articles are available through the databases at our library. M ake an appointm ent w ith a librarian if you need help researching your case study topic. CO M PO NENTS FO R THE PAPER AND PRESENTATIO N INCLUDE (but are not restricted to): 1. Introduction a. Definition and description b. Etiology c. Frequency of occurrence 2. Sym ptom s 3. Causes 4. Risk Factors 5. Evaluation 6. M anagem ent/treatm ent 7. Prevention 8. References Please dress professionally. You and your group w ill have 15 m inutes to present your case study. Use visuals and pow erpoint slides in your presentation. Think outside the box! Have fun! Citation of Sources All assignm ents should be typed, 12 pt, doublespaced, Tim es New Rom an font using APA or AM A referencing form at. APA or AM A form at is required w hen citing data and sources of inform ation w ithin the context of your answ er, paper or assignm ent. See http://library.curtin.edu.au/referencing/apa.pdf, http://ow l.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.htm l or w w w .apastyle.org. for useful guides to referencing. Late (after the posted deadline) assignm ents w ill receive a 10% deduction in the m axim um grade per day for up to 3 days. Assignm ents greater than 3 days late w ill not be accepted and students w ill receive a zero for that com ponent of the course. A m inim um of 5 peerreview ed journal article sources m ust be cited in all w ritten assignm ents. Students are strongly encouraged to take the Academ ic integrity tutorial w hich can be accessed through the M arym ount Portal.