Symptoms of pain, stiffness or either impaired or poor performance motivate individuals to seek help. Knowledge of interviewing and physical examination using the five senses and the practical skills of palpation, along with special tests, allows the practitioner to discern the cause of presenting conditions and to evaluate the effectiveness of sports therapy treatment. This subject provides the student with knowledge and practical skills to complete examination of anatomical regions using techniques of observation, palpation, range of movement, muscle testing, orthopaedic and neurological testing.