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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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