Sports Medicine

Catalog description

This course is designed to cover various aspects of the sports medicine field. The content will address: basic rehabilitation principles; documentation and note taking; how therapeutic modalities affect pain and healing; and sport pharmacology. Additionally, special considerations for the pediatric, female, and senior athletes related to injury prevention, identification, and rehabilitation will be covered. Finally, this course will cover general medical conditions (gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, hypertension, skin infections, etc.). Prerequisite Courses: ESC 278 & ESC 340