1st  Semester 2010    ACKERMAN                       Room 462

                     Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Text

Cartwright, L., and W. Pitney. 2005. Fundamentals of Athletic Training, 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Course Description

This course is designed to include the basic concepts of anatomy, mechanism of injury, and administration of athletic training. Students should be able to demonstrate a basic mastery of how athletic injuries occur, how they are treated, and can be prevented. Students should also display knowledge of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Athletic Trainers.

Units and Test Dates  1st Quarter

I     Professional and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training   

II    Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology 

III   Understanding Athletics-Related Injuries to the Axial Region

IV  Understanding Athletic-Related Injuries to the Upper Extremity

V   Understanding Athletic Related Injuries to the Lower Extremity

Units and Test Dates 2nd Quarter

VI   Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletics-Related Injuries

VII   Providing Emergency Care 

VIII  Preventing Athletic-Related Injuries

IX    Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns

Course Objectives

   1. Know the principles of lifetime health.

   2. Understand the policies of local state and federal health care 

       standards, including sanitation, health care delivery systems, safety

       of therapeutic modalities, and efficient use of training rooms.

   3. Understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body.

   4. Develop a working knowledge of basic first aid and the treatment of

       athletic injuries, diseases, and conditions.

   5. Understand the basic assessment procedures used by the athletic

       trainer.

   6. Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition and weight control.

   7. Know the basic techniques of taping and bandaging for athletic

       participation.

   8. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of athletic conditioning.

   9. Gain knowledge of various drugs, drug abuse, and aids for athletic

       participation.

  10. Understand life-threatening conditions and shock.

  11. Understand the use of rehabilitation and reconditioning techniques.

  12. Comprehend the use of therapeutic modalities in the care of athletic

        injuries.

  13. Understand basic sport psychology.

Instructional Methods

Instructional methods include independent reading, case analysis, projects, discussion, presentation, small-group work, video, computer data analysis, one-on-one work, practice sessions, and lectures.

Grading Scale

A  90-100

B  80-89        

C  70 79

D  60-69

Grading Consists Of:

Chapter Tests (14), Term papers (2), Class participation, Notebook, Presentations(2) = 80%

Final Exam 20%