Table 1

SEM-related learning objectives in profiles

IDLearnings objectivesRelated key SEM domains
General objectives
GO 1.13Advise and counsel patients on their health and lifestyle in an empathetic non-judgmental manner. Perform a motivational interviewPhysical activity and human health
GO 1.23Understand 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 wholePhysical activity and human health
GO 2.7Develop effective, shared strategies with their patients to increase their adherence to therapeutic options and improve their adoption of healthy habits and lifestylesPhysical activity and human health
GO 2.8Assist 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 2.9Improve 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 lifestylesPhysical activity and human health
GO 4.1Understand 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 levelsPhysical activity and human health
GO 4.2Define 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 5.2Incorporate 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 1.8Review 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 expectationsPhysical activity and human health
EPA 1bPerform an age-specific assessment of a child’s/adolescent’s development and lifestylePhysical activity and human health
Specific groups undertaking sport and exercise
EPA 2bAssessment of nutritional statusNutrition
EPA 2oInspection and palpation of skeleton and jointsInjuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
EPA 2 pFunctional testing of joint mobility: shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, hips, knees and anklesInjuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
EPA 2qInspection, palpation, percussion and mobility of the spineInjuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
EPA 7.1Establish 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 planPhysical activity and human health
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Situations as starting points
SSP 4Fatigue, tirednessMedical issues related to exercise
Nutrition
SSP 14Unexpected or sudden deathMedical issues related to exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 15Weight gain, obesityPhysical activity and human health
SSP 82Back painPhysical activity and human health
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 83Deformities of skeleton and jointsPhysical activity and human health
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 85Pain, burning, cramp, numbness in the extremitiesMedical issues related to exercise
Injuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 108Contusion, soft tissue bruisingInjuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 109Dislocation of jointInjuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 112Head and brain injuries and traumaInjuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 113Injuries of the extremitiesInjuries related to sport and exercise
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 131Abnormal blood pressurePhysical activity and human health
SSP 158Abnormal glycaemia and markers of glycaemia homeostasisPhysical activity and human health
Medical issues related to exercise
SSP 197Functional impairment (cognition, sensory and motor)Physical activity and human health
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 198Malnutrition and sarcopeniaPhysical activity and human health
SSP 221Consultation before engaging in sports activitiesMedical issues related to exercise
Sports team care and sports event medical management
Extrinsic skills of an SEM physician
SSP 223Promotion of healthy lifestylePhysical activity and human health
SSP 227Shared assessment of risks and protective factors for frequent life-compromising diseases such as cardiovascular, metabolic and oncologic diseasesPhysical activity and human health
  • SEM, Sports and exercise medicine.