Athletic Training / Sports Medicine
This half year comprehensive course will provide students with
information on the prevention and management of athletic injuries,
nutrition, training and conditioning techniques, emergency procedures,
musculoskeletal conditions, and general sports medicine concerns.
Students will also participate in observation hours in athletic training
with a certified athletic trainer. Topics include:
Introduction to Sports Medicine
- What is Sports Medicine
- History of Athletic Training
- Role of the Athletic Trainer
- Skills and Certifications
- Terminology
- Anatomy
- Cause and Care of Athletic Injuries
- Primary vs Secondary Survey
- Basics of Athletic Taping Techniques
Sports Nutrition
- Nutrition Basics
- Food Components
- Daily Values
- Nutritional Supplements
- Performance Enhancers
- Universal Precautions
- Virus/Bacteria/Fungus: How to prevent transmission
- Rehabilitation Process
- Sports Protective Equipment
Emergency Situations
- Heat/Cold Related Illnesses
- Diabetes
- Exercise Induced Asthma
- Concussions
- Spinal Cord
- Anatomy of Various Synovial Joints
Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care
- Professional Organizations in Sports Medicine
- Athlete’s Bill of Rights
- Liability and Risk Management
Emergency Preparedness: Injury Game Plan and Clearance
- Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Communication
- Emergency Equipment
- Transportation
- Prehabilitation
- Preseason Conditioning
- Strength Training
- Cardiorespiratory Conditioning
*In
every topic, we take the opportunity to incorporate Social, Emotional,
Learning. The staff encourages the acquisition of skills needed to
develop positive attitudes, healthy relationships, empathy and
tolerance, stress management, and goal setting!