Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Catalog description

Students will gain foundational knowledge essential for the prevention, assessment, and management of athletic injuries. The course covers evidence-based practices in injury risk assessment, emergency action planning, rehabilitation strategies, and return-to-play protocols for diverse active and athletic populations, including those with special conditions. Students will gain proficiency in designing and implementing comprehensive injury prevention programs while understanding the physiological, biomechanical, and psychosocial factors that influence athletic injury and recovery.