EXSC 271 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

4 Credit(s)

A course to provide students with instruction and practice in fundamental athletic injuries and first aid. An emphasis on physical injuries and condition mechanisms, necessary to provide students with adequate recognition and management of immediate, acute, and chronic injuries will be detailed. Students will be exposed to a variety of injuries, preventative techniques, taping and bracing, basic evaluation skills, and immediate and basic emergency care of numerous injuries. Three lecture hours plus one two-hour laboratory period.

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 140 or permission from instructor.

Course Frequency: S

Grading Method: Student option.

Learning Outcomes:

Recognize signs and symptoms of common musculoskeletal injuries associated with exercise (e.g., sprain, strain, bursitis, and tendonitis).
Create an effective injury prevention program and ensure that emergency policies and procedures are in place to manage risk.
Demonstrate appropriate taping and wrapping techniues for a wide variety of purposes and conditions.
Demonstrate appropriate immediate care for a wide variety of conditions and athletes.