Description:

At the conclusion of this practicum, the student will be able to explain and demonstrate the basic theories supporting the uses of therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise, and the evaluation/assessment of injuries to athletes. The student will demonstrate a functional understanding of the major muscle groups of the human body. The student will be able to discuss and explain the duties and responsibilities of a certified athletic trainer (ATC). Direct work with specific athletic teams will facilitate the practicum. This practicum will be hands-on, and conducted under the direct supervision of a certified/licensed athletic trainer. This class is intended for athletic training and other allied health students. This course may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 16 lecture 304 practicum hrs. 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.

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. Explain and discuss the detailed anatomy of each major joint of the human body.
2. Describe and palpate the proximal and distal insertions and muscle belly of each primary mover muscle.
3. Explain and apply the concept of “mechanism” of athletic injury.
4. Describe and demonstrate the basic steps in athletic injury evaluation, on and off the field or court.
5. Describe and demonstrate the basic logic and decision making processes in athletic injury treatment and management.
6. Describe the basic concepts of how therapeutic modalities facilitate the physical restoration of normal functioning to injured body parts.
7. Describe and utilize the therapeutic exercise equipment of the training room in a purposeful way, including the basic progression theories of therapeutic exercise.
8. Implement basic proprioceptive rehabilitation.
9. Describe and demonstrate advanced muscle stretching techniques.
10. Develop a basic injury rehabilitation program for several non-surgical athletic injuries.
11. Complete a full season as a “team” athletic trainer, and be able to describe the responsibilities in detail.
12. Complete a tour of two non-JCCC college athletic training facilities and make oral and written reports on your experiences.
13. Explain orally and in writing, the core responsibilities of an athletic trainer in the three different practice settings.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Human Orthopedic Anatomy
   A. Identify, palpate and discuss ligaments of various joints
   B. Identify, palpate and discuss capsular structures of various joints
   C. Identify, palpate and discuss articular cartilages of various
joints
   D. Identify, palpate and discuss boney landmarks of various joints
   E. Discuss functional anatomy

II. Assessment
   A. Describe and demonstrate proper history gathering
   B. Identify and explain common mechanisms of injury
   C. Explain demonstrate assessment of  the injured athlete’s level of
disability

III. Therapeutic Modalities and Therapeutic Exercise
   A. Describe, discuss and apply warm treatments
   B. Describe, discuss and apply cold treatments
   C. Describe, discuss and apply electrical neuromuscular stimulation
   D. Describe, discuss and apply therapeutic exercise modalities and
methods

IV. Investigate and Report Career Insights and Exploration
   A. Complete a “team athletic trainer” assignment and compile a
daily journal/log.
   B. Complete tours of two 4-year college athletic training rooms and
interview a staff athletic trainer from each.
   C. Research thoroughly three athletic training practice settings and
write detailed reports on each.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

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