Chabot College
Fall 2001
Replaced Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 17
INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING
Course Description:
PHED 17 – Introduction to Athletic Training
4 units
This course introduces the student to basic taping skills, therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitation
principles associated with the field of athletic training. There is a strong emphasis on injury prevention,
recognition and management. Designed to be preparatory for a career in athletic training. 3 hours
lecture, 3 hours lab.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate basic knowledge of athletic training;
2. perform basic stretching techniques;
3. identify specific injury types;
4. apply appropriate injury treatment;
5. devise injury prevention measures;
6. apply basic preventative taping procedures;
7. demonstrate an understanding of appropriate emergency procedures.
Course Content:
1. Introduction to sports medicine
a. Sports medicine team
b.Athletic training certification requirements
c. Job opportunities
2. Legal issues
a. Liability
b.Negligence
c. Informed consent
3. Record keeping in athletic training
a. Pre-season medical screening
b.Injury reporting
c. Inventory control
4. Injury types
a. Strains
b.Sprains
c. Contusions
d.Fractures
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5. Emergency procedures
a. Primary and secondary survey
b.Developing an Emergency plan
6. Assessment techniques
a. History
b.Observation
c. Palpation
d.Special tests
7. Rehabilitation efforts
a. Acute injury care
b.Stretching
c. Strengthening
8. Modalities
a. Ultrasound
b.Electrical muscle stimulation
c. Hydrotherapy
d.Thermotherapy
e. Cryotherapy
9. Lower extremity injuries
a. Ankle
i. anatomy
ii. common injuries
iii. rehabilitation
iv. preventative measures
b.Knee
i. anatomy
ii. common injuries
iii. rehabilitation
iv. preventative measures
c. Thigh
i. anatomy
ii. common injuries
iii. rehabilitation
iv. preventative measures
10. Upper extremity injuries
a. Shoulder
i. anatomy
ii. common injuries
iii. rehabilitation
iv. preventative measures
b.Elbow
i. anatomy
ii. common injuries
iii. rehabilitation
iv. preventative measures
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c. Wrist and hand
v. anatomy
vi. common injuries
vii. rehabilitation
viii. preventative measures
11. Head and neck injuries
a. Concussions
b.Fractures
c. Sprains / strains
d.Nerve-related injuries
12. Lower back injuries
a. Sprains
b.Strains
c. Prevention
13. Skills Application (to be completed with proficiency by end of semester)
a. Treatment Log Entry
b. Preparing an ice bag for application
c. Moist heat pack application
d. Crutch fitting and usage instruction
e. Quadriceps stretching
f. Shoulder stretching
g. Ankle taping
h. Quadriceps strain wrapping
i. Hand and Wrist taping
j. Compression wrap following an ankle sprain
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Video
Demonstration
Guest lecturers
Internet
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Homework
b. Lab hours
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Quizzes
b. Tests
c. Practical evaluation
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Textbook:
Fundamentals of Sports Injury Management, Anderson and Hall, MD: Williams and Wilkins
Publishing, Baltimore, 1997
Special Student Material:
None
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Revised: November 10, 2000