Course Syllabus

EXSC 2600 Introduction to Sports Medicine

Course Description

This course provides a basic introduction to the theory and practice of sports medicine for future athletic trainers, coaches, physical education majors, and pre-physical therapy majors. Sports medicine will be approached systematically through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs stressing injury evaluation and preventative taping methods. Injury rehabilitation and prevention will also be discussed. (Additional fee required)

Justification

This course is designed to educate those who are interested in working with athletic or active populations. The student will be able to recognize and treat sports-related injuries. This course is a requisite for many coaching majors as well as those wishing to pursue an education in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy. It will also bolster education for those pursuing other allied health professions.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will learn basic knowledge and skill required for beginning pre-athletic training majors, pre-physical therapy majors, and coaching majors.
2. Students will learn to recognized athletic injuries and the associated first aid for those injuries.
3. Students will learn detailed introductory topics in athletic training.
4. Students will learn a variety of evaluation and taping techniques for the foot, ankle, knee, elbow, and hand and wrist.

Course Content

Lectures, discussions, and practice sessions for skill competency will be used to provide instruction in the following areas:• The anatomy and function of body systems• Patient assessment• Injuries to bones, muscles, joints and internal organs • How to handle emergency situations