Course Description: An introductory course covering issues and basic concepts regarding prevention, management, and treatment of athletic injuries. The role of the certified athletic trainer in health care and careers in athletic training are emphasized.
Course Objectives:
1) Students will demonstrate an understanding of the practice domains, educational requirements, and certification guidelines for the practice of athletic training.
2) Students will demonstrate their knowledge of common injuries, illnesses, and conditions as a foundation for future study in athletic training.
3) Students will value the role of the athletic trainer as a member of the sports medicine health care team.
4) Students will identify the nature and demands of a variety of athletic training employment settings.
Philosophy: Kinesiology 127 takes a student-centered approach to learning that relies on reading, classroom and online activities, narrated lectures, and a variety of assignments to guide us in our understanding of the profession of athletic training and our knowledge of athletic injury. Preparation (reading) and thoughtful participation in all learning activities is expected.
Course Information Presentations:
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