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. 2019 Aug 12;5(1):e000575. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000575

Table 1.

SEM-related learning objectives in profiles

ID Learnings objectives Related key SEM domains
General objectives
GO 1.13 Advise and counsel patients on their health and lifestyle in an empathetic non-judgmental manner. Perform a motivational interview Physical activity and human health
GO 1.23 Understand the population perspective as a core aspect of public health, and the application of basic principles of social medicine; advocate for the health and healthy environment of the local community and society as a whole Physical activity and human health
GO 2.7 Develop effective, shared strategies with their patients to increase their adherence to therapeutic options and improve their adoption of healthy habits and lifestyles Physical activity and human health
GO 2.8 Assist patients in the adoption of health promoting habits and provide effective counselling in the use of personal data obtained through screening procedures, imaging, serologic or genetic findings (precision/prediction medicine) Physical activity and human health
GO 2.9 Improve patient’s and family’s health literacy by assisting them to identify, access and make use of information and communication technologies to support their healthcare and the adoption of healthy lifestyles Physical activity and human health
GO 4.1 Understand the principles of population medicine and its strategies, and use the main tools that are used in epidemiology and public health. These include the gathering and use of health determinants and indicators, descriptive and explanatory statistics, risk and protective factors and the concepts of prevention and health promotion at individual, community and environmental levels Physical activity and human health
GO 4.2 Define and illustrate health promotion and health-enhancing strategies at various levels such as the monitoring and promotion of a safe environment and the promotion of effective public health policies and interventions. In doing so, they take into account financial, material and staffing resources, at both community and public health levels. Physical activity and human health
GO 5.2 Incorporate health surveillance activities into interactions with individual patients (discussing lifestyles, counselling). Such activities include screening, immunisation and disease prevention, risk and harm reduction measures and health promotion. Physical activity and human health
Entrustable professional activities
EPA 1.8 Review the patient’s health behaviour and lifestyle as part of a routine check-up, as far as possible, and assess the patient’s opinions, representations and expectations Physical activity and human health
EPA 1b Perform an age-specific assessment of a child’s/adolescent’s development and lifestyle Physical activity and human health
Specific groups undertaking sport and exercise
EPA 2b Assessment of nutritional status Nutrition
EPA 2o Inspection and palpation of skeleton and joints Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
EPA 2 p Functional testing of joint mobility: shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, hips, knees and ankles Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
EPA 2q Inspection, palpation, percussion and mobility of the spine Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
EPA 7.1 Establish a management plan that integrates information gathered from the history, the physical examination, laboratory tests and imaging as well as the patient’s preference; incorporate the prescription of medications, physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation, dietetic and lifestyles advice, psychological support, social and environmental measures into the management plan Physical activity and human health
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Situations as starting points
SSP 4 Fatigue, tiredness Medical issues related to exercise
Nutrition
SSP 14 Unexpected or sudden death Medical issues related to exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 15 Weight gain, obesity Physical activity and human health
SSP 82 Back pain Physical activity and human health
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 83 Deformities of skeleton and joints Physical activity and human health
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 85 Pain, burning, cramp, numbness in the extremities Medical issues related to exercise
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 108 Contusion, soft tissue bruising Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 109 Dislocation of joint Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 112 Head and brain injuries and trauma Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 113 Injuries of the extremities Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 131 Abnormal blood pressure Physical activity and human health
SSP 158 Abnormal glycaemia and markers of glycaemia homeostasis Physical activity and human health
Medical issues related to exercise
SSP 197 Functional impairment (cognition, sensory and motor) Physical activity and human health
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 198 Malnutrition and sarcopenia Physical activity and human health
SSP 221 Consultation before engaging in sports activities Medical issues related to exercise
Sports team care and sports event medical management
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 223 Promotion of healthy lifestyle Physical activity and human health
SSP 227 Shared assessment of risks and protective factors for frequent life-compromising diseases such as cardiovascular, metabolic and oncologic diseases Physical activity and human health

SEM, Sports and exercise medicine.