For this assignment, you will review a variety of sources (at least four total) related to a specific
athletic injury. You may use journal review articles and general reference websites (Mayo Clinic,
WebMD, etc.) to gather background information, but at least one source must be an original
research study from a peer-reviewed academic journal. The injury may involve trauma to any
tissue related to movement (bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc.) and can be limited to a
specific population if you so choose (i.e., high school athletes, children, older adults, etc.). The
project should provide a synthesis of the information related to the injury along with directions
for future research. Essentially, the presentation should explain what is currently known about
the injury and identify questions that still need to be answered. The presentation should be in the
neighborhood of 5-7 minutes and must be delivered as a voiceover PowerPoint file (or a similar
presentation modality).
This assignment is worth 40 points and will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Delivery and clarity of the presentation 3 points
Narration is clear and easy to understand
Presentation is organized and flows well
Professional appearance of the presentation, including: 3 points
Proper spelling/grammar on slides; text is readily visible
At least 1 image/figure to display information
Educational content of the presentation, including: 14 points
A description of the injury and its importance/prevalence
The population of interest (if applicable)
Common prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation methods
Highlights from at least one original research study, including: 10 points
Purpose of the study
Participants involved and procedures used
Key findings and author conclusions
Suggestions for future research
Usefulness of this information for movement practitioners 3 points
References cited (both in text and with a reference slide at the end) 4 points
using APA format
Presentation completed within the suggested time frame 3 points
