How is medicine used to help athletes aged 16-24 (years) recover from sport injuries?
1. Introduction
a. Problem
i. Medicines can have positive effects on athlete injury recovery, but can
also be harmful when used incorrectly or in incorrect doses.
ii. Some medicines may also be on banned substances lists in given sports.
b. Background of the problem
i. Medicines have been used to facilitate injury recovery for centuries.
ii. However, medicines have become increasingly complex as sports science
knowledge and research has increased.
iii. Thus, medicines management in sport is an emerging topic of interest in
sports sciences and one that requires attention via empirical research.
c. Purpose/thesis statement
i. The purpose of this essay is to critically evaluate historical and current
evidence associated with the ways in which medicine has been used to
help athletes recover from sports injuries.
ii. Particular attention is given to the 15-16-year age range, as this age group
may have limited knowledge of some medicines and also demonstrate a
higher desire to return to sport at fast paces or to reach an elite level due to
career aspirations.
iii. It is argued in this essay that, despite developments in the field, there
remain many gaps, debates, and controversies that continue to require
attention.
, d. Outline of essay contents
i. First, the historical context of this issue is discussed.
ii. Current literature is then critically evaluated.
iii. Gaps in the literature and research design and methodological issues are
then identified.
iv. Finally, conclusions are drawn in regards to the thesis statement and
directions for future research are offered.
2. Historical context of the problem
a. Definitions
i. What is medicine?
ii. What is the difference between medicine and illegal drugs/ergogenic aids?
b. History of medicines use in sport
c. History of medicines use specifically for the purpose of injury recovery
i. Examples of medicines throughout history
ii. Cultural differences in medicines use
1. Eastern versus Western medicine
d. Introduction of pharmacology and the integration with sports sciences
e. Issues and controversies throughout history associated with medicines in the use
of sport
i. Historical examples of doping
ii. Knowledge barriers and gaps in the sports sciences associated with
pharmacology
3. Current context of the problem
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1. Introduction
a. Problem
i. Medicines can have positive effects on athlete injury recovery, but can
also be harmful when used incorrectly or in incorrect doses.
ii. Some medicines may also be on banned substances lists in given sports.
b. Background of the problem
i. Medicines have been used to facilitate injury recovery for centuries.
ii. However, medicines have become increasingly complex as sports science
knowledge and research has increased.
iii. Thus, medicines management in sport is an emerging topic of interest in
sports sciences and one that requires attention via empirical research.
c. Purpose/thesis statement
i. The purpose of this essay is to critically evaluate historical and current
evidence associated with the ways in which medicine has been used to
help athletes recover from sports injuries.
ii. Particular attention is given to the 15-16-year age range, as this age group
may have limited knowledge of some medicines and also demonstrate a
higher desire to return to sport at fast paces or to reach an elite level due to
career aspirations.
iii. It is argued in this essay that, despite developments in the field, there
remain many gaps, debates, and controversies that continue to require
attention.
, d. Outline of essay contents
i. First, the historical context of this issue is discussed.
ii. Current literature is then critically evaluated.
iii. Gaps in the literature and research design and methodological issues are
then identified.
iv. Finally, conclusions are drawn in regards to the thesis statement and
directions for future research are offered.
2. Historical context of the problem
a. Definitions
i. What is medicine?
ii. What is the difference between medicine and illegal drugs/ergogenic aids?
b. History of medicines use in sport
c. History of medicines use specifically for the purpose of injury recovery
i. Examples of medicines throughout history
ii. Cultural differences in medicines use
1. Eastern versus Western medicine
d. Introduction of pharmacology and the integration with sports sciences
e. Issues and controversies throughout history associated with medicines in the use
of sport
i. Historical examples of doping
ii. Knowledge barriers and gaps in the sports sciences associated with
pharmacology
3. Current context of the problem
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