Course Description
Modern principles in the prevention, care, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic related injuries and illnesses.
Athena Title
Prevent and Care Ath Injuries
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in ATTR 3100
Corequisite
KINS 2100L
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- To gain a basic understanding of the role and function of an athletic trainer in a comprehensive health care team
- To be able to develop appropriate injury prevention programs by designing flexibility, cardiovascular, and weight training programs specific to sport activities
- To be able to identify emergency medical situations and be able to apply appropriate first aid measures
- To understanding the principles related to injury care and management for optimal recovery
- To be able to identify common injuries of the lower extremity and perform the appropriate evaluation techniques to identify these injuries
Topical Outline
- Introduction to Athletic Training
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Procedures
- Injury Recognition
- Modalities and Rehabilitation
- Lower Extremity Injuries
- Upper Extremity Injuries
- Head and Spine Injuries
