EXSC 120First Aid/Athletic Injuries

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This course is designed as an introduction to athletic training and sports medicine. The course offers instructional and practical application in the skills and techniques necessary for prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation and care of athletic injuries. The course also offers techniques used in emergency first aid as related to athletics. Contact hours include athletic training room observation, and the shadowing of certified athletic trainers' day to day responsibilities. The student will also be offered the practical application of various taping methods. Offered fall and spring.