Care And Prevention Of Athletic Injuries

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students with introductory information concerning primary injury care and management, with a special emphasis on the preventative aspects of athletic injuries. Students will learn the practical techniques for applying ter minology and anatomy for evaluation and care of various injuries as they pertain to the knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, spine, and head/face. Students will also be introduced to basic modalities used in the field of athletic training, basic training and cond itioning guidelines, and how to deal with environmental issues as they pertain to athletics as well as apply those skills in the practical setting. Additional information regarding legal and organizational issues will also be addressed.