HE 259 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90 or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90) or designated placement.

Recommended Prerequisite(s): BI 121 and BI 121L

Course Description: Introduces students to prevention, treatment, and management of athletic injuries. Basic musculoskeletal anatomy will be reviewed. Students will learn to assess, treat and rehabilitate various athletic injuries. Practical skill sessions for hands-on experience will be included in the course. Physical Contact Note: Due to the nature of this course, students are advised that physical contact between Instructor-to-student or student-to-student is required (example: taping of an ankle). If you do not think you will be able to participate to the extent required by the course, students are encouraged to speak to their advisors and consider an alternative course substitution.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Perform a primary and secondary assessment of victim to determine next steps. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Demonstrate basic risk management techniques prior to and during athletic activities including training practices, environmental considerations, protective equipment, and taping and bandaging skills (safe preparation).
CLO#3: Summarize a basic pathology of an injury (analysis of an injury) and demonstrate immediate and short-term care protocols.
CLO#4: Demonstrate how to use therapeutic exercise techniques for injuries and rehabilitation (rehabilitation and re-entry).