With the increasing global emphasis on sports for health and performance, ensuring athlete safety has become a critical concern. As participation rates rise across all levels — from recreational to elite sport — so too does the demand for evidence-based injury prevention strategies and treatment protocols. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of sports injury research and prevention, emphasizing the sequence of prevention framework, which involves understanding injury mechanisms, implementing preventive measures, and evaluating real-world interventions.

Students will explore injury epidemiology in sport, injury surveillance systems, biomechanical and physiological risk factors, and evidence-based strategies for injury prevention and rehabilitation. The course also integrates implementation science to bridge the gap between research and practical applications in sport settings. Through critical evaluation of injury research, study design, data analysis, and methodological considerations, students will gain the skills to design and conduct high-quality research and apply injury prevention strategies effectively. Whether pursuing careers in academia, coaching, sports medicine, or policy development, students will be equipped to advance the field of sports injury prevention and athlete health.