Non-traumatic Injuries

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Discuss common non-traumatic injuries in young athletes. Categorize non-traumatic injuries. Analyze athlete pre-participation assessments in terms of specific non-traumatic injury categories. Differentiate among common non-traumatic injuries found in secondary and post-secondary level athletics. Identify proper protocol for assessing critical illnesses and providing care for an injured athlete. Analyze the implementation of guidelines for continuation within the activity by the injured athlete. Understand of ergonomic theory behind safety equipment. Determine the proper protective equipment for an athlete based on sport, athlete age and size. Describe the preparation needed for athletic coverage. Analyze recent incidents of non-traumatic injuries in secondary and collegiate athletics. Identify the key components of an Emergency Action Plan. Review and critique an existing Emergency Action Plan. Develop an Emergency Action Plan.