Sports Medicine and Athletic
Training
Course Overview
Course Expectations
Participate in class and during practice and game
supervisions.
Hand in assignments on time.
Study for Tests and Quizzes.
Be responsible for missing assignments.
Be courteous to classmates, athletes, coaches, etc.
Assist certified athletic trainers with taping, practice/game
supervision, and other duties.
Complete the required minimum 300 observation hours in the
Athletic Training Room.
Course Objectives
By the end of the class students should be able to
demonstrate:
– Proper taping techniques for athletic injuries
– Basic anatomy of the human body.
– Basic knowledge in injury prevention and care.
The purpose of this class is to be exposed to careers in
Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. You will
only get out of the class what you put into it!!!!
Grading Information
Over all Grade:
1st
– 40% Semester Grade
– 40% 2nd Semester Grade
– 20% Final Exam
Semester Grades:
- 30% Tests
- 30% Quizzes
- 20% Participation (Hours)
- You will receive a grade each semester
based on the hours completed so far (150
- 250 by the end of 1st semester & 300 –
500 by the end of 2nd semester)
- 20% Homework
Grading Scale:
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A = 100% - 90%
B = 89% - 80%
C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% or lower
Failure to complete all
assignments by the end of
the year will result in an
incomplete on the report
card.
Athletic Training Room Hours
You need to log a minimum of 300 observation hours outside of class
time. Minimum = D- 60%
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1st semester
2nd semester
225 – 25 0 = A = 450 – 500
200 – 224 = B = 400 – 449
175 – 199 = C = 350 – 399
150 – 174 = D = 300 - 349
Failure to meet this requirement will result in a 20% grade reduction
of your final grade!!!
Any hours over 500 may be counted towards community service
hours!!!
How to get your Athletic Training Room
Hours?
This can be done by:
– Assisting in the athletic training room
– Supervising practices
– Supervising games
A sign up sheet will be provided each week.
If you sign up for an event you will be expected to be there
for the entire event. Failure to show will result in a loss of
hours.
If you need to cancel, you need to inform one of the ATCs 24
hours prior to the event unless it is a family emergency.
Athletic Training Room, Practices, and
Games
Please dress appropriately for these events because
you are not only representing the school, but the
Athletic Training program.
Please dress appropriately for the weather.
You need to wear shoes you can run in, this means
NO SANDALS, SLIP-ONS, or HEELS when
attending to practices or events.
If you are not dressed appropriately, you will be sent
home!
Athletic Training Room Equipment
Golf Carts
– Used to transport water, ice, and students to and from
practice.
– Can also be used to transport injured athletes to the
Athletic Training Room.
– At least one of the carts needs to be left inside so the ATC
on duty can get to an area quickly in case of emergency.
– Please inform me immediately if there are any problems
with the carts (maintenance or crashes)!!!!
– Serious injury can occur with these carts, please be careful.
Athletic Training Room Equipment
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Radios
– When calling for an ATC remember the following:
Say your name, where you are, and who you are calling
(ex. “This is (your name) at Varsity Soccer to Mr.
Cronin.”)
Calmly explain the problem (is it a life-threatening
situation or a regular injury) (ex. “I have a soccer
player who just sprained their ankle and they are
unable to walk.”)
Explain what steps you have taken already (ex. “I
have them sitting out and icing until you arrive.”)
Any Questions???
In the Fall we have games and practices every day Monday – Saturday with
Football (3 levels), Soccer (3 levels), Volleyball (3 levels), Tennis (2 levels), and
Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s).
In the Winter we have games and practices every day, Monday – Saturday,
with Men’s Basketball (3 levels), Women’s Basketball (3 levels), Gymnastics,
and Wrestling.
In the Spring we have practices and games every day (Monday – Saturday)
with Baseball (3 levels), Softball (3 levels), Soccer (3 levels), Tennis (2 levels),
Volleyball (3 levels), Badminton (3 levels), Men’s Track (2 levels) and
Women’s Track (2 levels).
You will be required to have a variety of games as a part of your experience.
Please don’t plan on doing only one sport or one level.