20807255Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Course Information
Description
Designed to give an introduction to the care and prevention of athletic injuries, including emergency care, taping techniques and treatment/rehabilitation of injuries. Also useful for students interested in the field of athletic training, teaching or coaching.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Distinguish between the Sports Medicine Team and their roles
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you summarize sports medicine
    you identify the various sports medicine organizations
    you examine the roles of the various individuals on the sports medicine team

  2. Examine the organization and administration of an athletic health care program
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain the importance of a preparticipation physical examination and proper record keeping
    you identify the operation and design of an athletic facility

  3. Explore legal liability and insurance
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain legal concepts and considerations for health care providers
    you explain essential insurance requirements of the protection of athletes
    you explain essential insurance requirements of the protection of health care providers from litigation

  4. Explain the prevention of injuries through fitness training
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you identify concepts and principles of conditioning
    you explain the various components of fitness and their importance in athletic performance and injury prevention

  5. Examine nutritional considerations
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain the advantages and disadvantages of supplementation and prevent meals
    you explain body weight, body composition and caloric balance
    you identify proper methods for losing and gaining weight as well as signs of disorder eating

  6. Identify protective sports equipment and their functions
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain legal concerns related to the use of protective equipment
    you identify a variety of different protective devices and proper shoe selection

  7. Analyze emergency situations and perform injury assessments
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain a plan for handling emergency situations
    you examine techniques for controlling hemorrhage and treating shock
    you examine the various phases of injury assessment
    you examine techniques for moving and transporting injured athletes

  8. Explain bloodborne pathogens and identify the use of universal precautions
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you identify various types of skin wounds and Universal Precautions as mandated by OSHA
    you explain what bloodborne pathogens are and how they can infect members of the Sports Medicine Team
    you explore the transmission, symptoms, signs and treatment of Hepatitis B and HIV

  9. Identify psychological aspects of sports injuries
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain how an athlete might respond psychologically to an injury
    you explain predictors of injury
    you explain injury interventions
    you explain injury stressors
    you explain injury management of psychological impact
    you explain the decision-making process for returning an injured athlete to competition

  10. Identify environmental factors and explain precautionary measures
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you examine the physiology of hyperthermia, its clinical signs and prevention
    you identify causes of hypothermia and cold disorders and its prevention
    you examine precautions for protection from sun exposure
    you examine precautions for protection during electrical storms

  11. Demonstrate proper application of bandaging and taping techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    through class group discussion
    through check-off on application of elastic bandages and basic taping skills
    through written assignments
    through written objective unit test
    Criteria
    you explain the need for elastic bandages
    you demonstrate the application of elastic bandages
    you demonstrate site preparation for taping of a variety of body parts
    you demonstrate basic skills in the use of taping of a variety of body parts
    you explain what he/she is trying to accomplish by the tape application to a body part

  12. Explain the basics of injury rehabilitation
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain the philosophy of the rehabilitative process in a rehabilitation program
    you identify individual short-term goals of a rehabilitation program
    you identify individual long-term goals of a rehabilitation program
    you examine how therapeutic modalities may be used in the rehabilitation process
    you examine the decision making process for an injured athlete to return to full activity

  13. Recognize different sports injuries
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you differentiate between an acute and chronic injury
    you examine different acute and chronic injuries
    you explain the various phases of the healing process
    you examine the basic anatomy of a variety of body parts
    you explain the mechanisms of injury, injury assessment, and appropriate care for various injuries involving a variety of body parts

  14. Identify additional health concerns related to athletes
    Assessment Strategies
    through written assignments
    through classroom discussion
    by a written objective unit quiz
    Criteria
    you explain causes, prevention and care of the most common skin infections related to sports
    you identify respiratory tract illnesses
    you identify gastrointestinal tract disorders
    you identify contagious viral diseases
    you identify specific sexually transmitted infections
    you examine the causes, symptoms and care of diabetes in the athletic population
    you examine the causes, symptoms and care of hypertension in the athletic population
    you examine the causes, symptoms and care of anemia in the athletic population
    you examine the causes, symptoms and care of epilepsy in the athletic population
    you explain concerns specific to the female athlete
    you explain concerns regarding medical drug use among athletes
    you explain concerns regarding nonmedical drug use among athletes