Course Description

Overview of the field of sports medicine to include an introduction to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of acute and chronic athletic related conditions.

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Athena Title

Prev and Care of Cond Spts Med

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in KINS 2100

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Corequisite

ATTR 3100L

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Describe the role and function of an athletic trainer and members of the comprehensive sports medicine team.
• Describe the principles related to injury prevention, care, and management for optimal recovery.
• Identify emergency medical situations and apply the appropriate first aid measures.
• Describe basic human anatomy and how it applies to injuries and illness.
• Identify and treat common conditions seen in sports medicine.
• Identify and apply basic rehabilitation principles.

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Topical Outline

• Legal Liability
• Injury Prevention
• Protective Equipment
• Injury and Illness Classifications and Mechanisms
• Non-orthopedic Conditions
• Environmental Conditions
• Wound Care
• Injury Evaluation and Recognition
• Therapeutic Interventions and Rehabilitation

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Potteiger, Kelly   Tisdale, Thomas   Watts, Cade

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   ATTR 3100_Potteiger_Spring2026_CV.pdf

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