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KIN 0084 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 84 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Designed for students interested in the prevention, evaluation and care of athletic injuries. Introduction to theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary for the proper and effective management of common athletic injuries and medical conditions. Includes the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries, taping techniques, and emergency procedures. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Correlate principles of human anatomy as applicable to the athletic training scope of practice. Design rehabilitation program for specific injuries by selecting and incorporating appropriate modalities and exercises (range of motion, proprioceptive, strength and cardiorespiratory). Identify the risk of exposure to blood born pathogens and choose appropriate universal precautions to prevent disease transmission. Select the appropriate taping techniques for specific injuries and demonstrate basic skills in the use of taping for a variety of body parts. Course Content Outline I. Introduction A. What is athletic training B. Sports Medicine Team II. Environmental Factors A. Hyperthermia B. Hypothermia C. Lightning III. Emergency Situations A. Primary and Secondary Survey B. Immediate Treatment C. Splinting IV. Blood borne Pathogens A. Universal Precautions B. Wound Care V. Preventing Injuries Through Fitness A. Cardiorespiratory Fitness B. Strength Training C. Flexibility VI. Rehabilitation Techniques A. Basic Components and Goals of a Rehabilitation Program B. Therapeutic Modalities VII. Taping Techniques A. Foot B. Ankle C. Knee D. Wrist E. Thumb VIII. Recognition and Management of Specific Injuries and Conditions using principles of anatomy, history, signs/symptoms, special tests, treatment and rehabilitation. A. The Foot B. The Ankle and Lower Leg C. The Knee D. The Thigh, Hip, Groin, and Pelvis E. The Shoulder Complex F. The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand G. The Spine H. The Thorax and Abdomen I. The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, and Nose J. Additional Health Concerns and General Medical Conditions Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Relate the principles of human anatomy as applicable to the athletic training scope of practice. 2. Analyze environmental conditions and select the appropriate protocols in order to prevent injury. 3. Differentiate between medical conditions that result from environmental factors and choose the correct management. 4. Evaluate emergency situations and determine the appropriate management. 5. Assess situations for risk of exposure to blood born pathogens and choose appropriate universal precautions to prevent disease transmission. 6. Formulate programs to prevent injuries through cardiorespiratory, strength and flexibility training. 7. Analyze orthopedic injuries and medical conditions using history, signs, symptoms and special tests to identify the injury or condition. 8. Formulate management and treatment plans for specific injuries and conditions. 9. Design rehabilitation programs for specific injuries by selecting and incorporating appropriate modalities and exercises (range of motion, proprioceptive, strength and cardiorespiratory). 10. Select the appropriate taping techniques for specific injuries and demonstrate basic skills in the use of taping for a variety of body parts. 11. Determine causes, modes of transmission and prevention of skin conditions commonly seen in athletics. 12. Assess common non-orthopedic medical and health issues that can affect athletes. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter on leg injuries in Prentice's Essentials of Athletic Injury Management. Be prepared to interpret a set of signs and symptoms to determine the specific lower leg injury. 2. Read article from Training and Conditioning on salt loss while exercising and in small group discussion evaluate the methods to identify salty sweaters and dietary strategies to prevent heat illness. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Demonstrate the appropriate taping technique for an athlete with a lateral ankle sprain. 2. You are covering football practice and it starts to storm. You see lightning and determine the flash to bang ratio is 15 seconds. Calculate your distance from the lightning and evaluate the situation to decide if you should get the athletes into enclosed shelter. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Create a dictionary of medical terms commonly used in athletic training. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.