Introduction to Athletic Training

Catalog description

Introduction to Athletic Training provides an overview of the field of athletic training exploring the breadth of athletic training terminology, issues, and injuries. After completing the course, the students will be able to describe the roles of the sports medicine team, understand the legal considerations for the athletic trainer as a health care provider, and identify the basics of physical conditioning and nutrition in reference to injury prevention. Students will be able to describe an emergency action plan for injuries, and environmental conditions. Students will be able to identify basic use of therapeutic modalities and principles of therapeutic exercise programs. Students will gain an understanding of acute vs. chronic injury conditions and be able to describe the related anatomy, etiologies, pathologies, signs and symptoms, and general treatment and management for injuries of the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, hip/groin, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, cervical spine, and head. Rationale and demonstrations for a variety of taping techniques are included to address upper and lower extremity injuries. Students are also provided an overview of general medical conditions that may occur in the athletic arena.