The goal of this unit is to help students better understand the various terminology associated with athletic training, sports injury, and sports medicine in general. Students will have the opportunity to better understand how injuries are classified and the importance of a commong language to aid in communication among medical professionals.
Required Reading:
Chapter 5 in the AT Primer textbook.
Narrated Presentations:
Listen to this narrated presentation from Chapter 5
Listen to this narrated presentation Athletic Injuries from A to Z
Web Activities:
Online Glossary of Sports Medicine Terms (just a reference)
Upon completion of this module the learner will be able to:
Define common terminology used in athletic training
Identify common abbreviations and symbols used in documentation
Utilize word parts and word roots to better understand medical terminology
Explain the concept of an injury mechanism
Identify how specific tissues can be injured
Describe how injuries are classified by severity
Discuss how injuries are scientifically studied
Please refer to your class syllabus for information on the required written assignments and their due dates. You will also find this information at the bottom of the syllabus page by using the tab located above.
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