Description:

The purpose of this class is to introduce the basic concepts of sports medicine, specifically Athletic Training. It will address 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. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course will not meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with sports medicine terminology.
2. Describe the qualifications and responsibilities of each member of the sports medicine team.
3. Discuss the basic tenets of sports injury law.
4. Identify and describe basic human joint articulations, ligaments and cartilages.
5. Describe methods of recognizing sport injury to the human musculoskeletal system.
6. Explain and demonstrate basic sports injury first aid and injury treatment.
7. Explain and demonstrate the use of universal precautions regarding blood borne pathogens.
8. Demonstrate basic athletic taping procedures used on athletic injuries.
9. Describe basic general health–related issues and conditions as they apply to athletes.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Sports Medicine Terminology
   A. Identify the major boney landmarks.
   B. Describe terms of direction and function.
   C. Recognize and describe joint classifications.
   D. Recognize and describe injury classifications.
   E. Recognize and describe illness classifications.
   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.
      1. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the
M.D. in regards to the sports medicine team.
      2. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the
D.O. in regards to the sports medicine team.
      3. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the
D.C. in regards to the sports medicine team.
      4. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the
O.D. in regards to the sports medicine team.
      5. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the
D.D.S. in regards to the sports medicine team.
      6. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of the
D.M.M. in regards to the sports medicine team.
      7. Describe and list the qualifications and responsibilities of
specialists in regards to 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 qualifications and 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. Tort Law and Record Keeping 
   A. Define basic Tort law terminology.
   B. 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.

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.
 
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 conditions.
   G. Discuss emergency planning.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

2-4 Examinations          50%-75% of grade
1-3 Projects/Assignments  25%-50% of grade
Total                      100%

Grade Criteria:
A = 90 – 100%    
B = 80 –  89%  
C = 70 –  79%  
D = 60 -  69%  
F =  0 –  59%    

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.