Sports Med: The Team Approach

Catalog description

The TIDES course Sports Medicine, The Team Approach is a one credit course. This course will explore current topics of sports medicine and how the topics influence practice within the field. Through the guidance of a team physician, students will gain perspective on how sports medicine professionals care for athletes of all ages, with an additional emphasis on collegiate athletes. Students will learn through relevant readings, discussions, and guest lectures fromleaders in the field. Fieldtrips to the Professional Athlete Care Team Clinic, Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, Tulane Athletic Facilities, and an inside look into a sports game will expose students to the interactions of healthcare professionals involved in the continuum of care for athletes.