EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training
Description
The purpose of this class is to introduce the basic concepts of sports medicine, specifically Athletic Training. This course provides students with basic knowledge of the prevention, recognition, and management of conditions commonly experienced in a physically active population. Topics include the fundamentals of the human musculoskeletal system, sports related injuries, injury treatment, and other sports medicine related topics. This class is designed for beginning athletic training students and other students interested in the subject.
Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Exercise Science
Discipline: EXS
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20240304T15:26:24
Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029
Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain the many facets of sports medicine as it relates to management, administration, and physical readiness.
2. Understand how the roles of management, administration, and physical readiness work together.
3. Describe and demonstrate the management of a variety of injuries and conditions encountered within the field of athletics.
4. Treat injuries and conditions in various settings on various people.
5. Demonstrate proper taping and wrapping techniques for the major joints of the body.
6. Know major bony landmarks and their anatomy.
7. Create a rehabilitation protocol for an injured patient.
8. Develop a plan to implement a solution to a problem or issue.
9. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes
Course Outline:
I. Sports Medicine Terminology
A. Identify the major boney landmarks.
B. Describe terms of direction and function.
C. Recognize and describe joint classification.
D. Recognize and describe injury classification.
E. Recognize and describe illness classification.
F. Identify and describe the superficial muscles.
II. The Sports Medicine Team
A. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the medical practitioners involved in the sports medicine team.
B. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the medical professionals involved in the sports medicine team.
1. Describe and list the qualification sand responsibilities of the ATC/LAT in regards to the sports medicine team.
2. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the PT/LPT in regards to the sports medicine team.
3. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the RN/LNP in regards to the sports medicine team.
4. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the PA in regards to the sports medicine team.
5. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the LMT in regards to the sports medicine team.
C. Describe and list the roles of the support persons involved in the sports medicine team.
1. Describe and list the roles of the coaches in regards to the sports medicine team.
2. Describe and list the roles of the teammates in regards to the sports medicine team.
3. Describe and list the roles of the parents in regards to the sports medicine team.
4. Describe and list the roles of the siblings in regards to the sports medicine team.
5. Describe and list the roles of others in regards to the sports medicine team.
III. Discuss and apply basic record keeping methods.
IV. Injury Assessment
A. Describe inflammation.
B. Differentiate between the levels of pain.
C. Identify deformity.
D. Identify dysfunction.
E. Describe signs and symptoms.
F. Perform specific special tests.
G. Understand diagnosis process.
H. Know common injuries in upper and lower extremity.
V. Sports First Aid and Basic Injury Care
A. Explain and demonstrate the correct application of RICE.
B. Describe and demonstrate wound care techniques.
C. Discuss and describe bleeding control.
D. demonstrate basic injury stabilization methods.
E. List and describe therapeutic modalities used in sports medicine.
G. Know signs and symptoms of a concussion.
VI. Athletic Taping and Wrapping
A. demonstrate efficient handling of athletic tape.
B. Describe and demonstrate pre-taping preparation.
C. Demonstrate specific tapings and wraps.
VII. General Health Concerns of Athletes
A. Identify and discuss playing environment issues.
1. Identify and discuss heat-related issues.
2. Identify and discuss cold-related issues.
3. Identify and discuss lightning safety.
B. Explain proper hydration practices for athletes.
C. Discuss facility safety.
D. List and describe common illnesses and non-injury conditions suffered by athletes.
E. Identify common skin conditions of athletes.
F. Discuss the effect on athletes of chronic illnesses and condition.
G. Discuss emergency planning.
VIII. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities
A. Understand phases of rehabilitation.
B. Know proper application and use of modalitites.
C. Conduct research and create a rehabilitation protocol for injured patient.
Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 40-70%Applied Activities: 20-30% Collaborative Group Work: 5-25%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Staff must have knowledge and experience in the field of athletic training. Standard hiring requirements apply per Exercise Science department.
Maximum Course Enrollment: 20
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit Accepted: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019)
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Aquinas College)
1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020
Course Fees: $30.00
People Soft Course ID Number: 101024
Course CIP Code: 31.05
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA
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