Kinesiology 10B: Athletic Training: Treatment & Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
Syllabus
Spring 2016-Section #91830
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-10:50am
Instructor:
Mark Ramsey
maramsey@cabrillo.edu
479-6448
Office Hours: T & TH 8:30-9:30am
Room 1110
Required Text:
 “Foundations of Athletic Training, Prevention, Assessment and Management”
Anderson, Marcia, Parr, Gail. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 978-1-45111652-6
Course Description: This course is a continuation of KIN 10A which introduces the profession of
athletic training; including recognition, evaluation, immediate care and emergency care of athletic
injuries. The focus of this class will be on the follow up treatment of athletic injuries, including the phases
of tissue healing and basic components and goals of a rehabilitation program. Topics will include
therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities and other forms of rehabilitation, such as physical therapy,
chiropractic care, and acupuncture.
Student Learning Outcomes:
 Ability to design and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program for various athletic injuries
 Understanding of different therapeutic modalities, manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise
 Establish return to play guidelines for various athletic injuries
Satisfies Certain Requirements: This course is intended for the general student, and is transferrable to
CSU’s and UC’s. This class may also fulfill under graduate requirements to an accredited athletic
training education program at certain institutions.
Course Goals:
 Give students an understanding of the athletic training profession
 Teach students how to develop a plan of initial care, rehabilitation and preventative care for an
injured person
 Teach students how to properly apply preventative tape and bandages
 Ability to identify major musculoskeletal components of human body
 Understand the inflammatory process and application of therapeutic modalities and exercises to assist
the healing process
 Introduction to different professions that may be used during the rehabilitation process
 Observe postural deficiencies and body mechanics that may predispose a person to injury
Course Structure:
 This course will consist of lecture, group discussions, and in-class projects. Your grade will be
based on quizzes, a midterm, a lecture final, rehabilitation assignment, and class participation.
The dates for the exams are listed on the class schedule. All of the information will come directly
out of your textbook “Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries, 5th
ed.” William E. Prentice, McGraw Hill.
 The final will be the only test that is cumulative
Classroom Expectations:
 Attendance/Participation: This course requires active participation each day of class so it is important
you attend every class session, arrive on time, and come prepared. Your participation not only
enhances your own learning, it benefits other students in the class, especially when class is doing
group work. Your level of participation is reflected in your grade and since you cannot participate if
you are not in class, absences will also be reflected in your grade
 Class participation: Be involved in classroom activities and complete class assignments
 Classroom cheating or plagiarism is prohibited: It is the student’s responsibility to know the direct
and indirect effects of breaking this rule.
 NO ELECTRONICS: i.e. cell phones, I-pods
 If you decide to drop the class it is your responsibility, not the instructors, to go on to Web Advisor
on drop the class
Participation
 Group project
 Homework Assignments
 Lab performance
 Attendance
Grading:
Quiz 1: 10% Quiz 2: 10% Rehab Assignment/Presentation 20%
Midterm 20% Final Exam: 25% Class Participation: 15%
Grading Scale: A=93-100%, A-=90-92%, B+=87-89, B=83-86, B-=80-82, C+=77-79, C=73-76, C-7072, D+=67-69, D=63-66, D-=60-62, F=<60
Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure
in course; and or expulsion from the college. For more information refer to the Cabrillo College Student
Handbook. In this class, it is permissible to assist classmates in general discussions of computing techniques.
General advice and interaction are encouraged. (Summary: Don’t cheat—do your own work.)
Accommodations:
All students needing accommodations should inform the instructor ASAP. Veterans may qualify for
accommodations. Wounded Warriors may have acquired injuries which through the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA) entitles the use of accommodations to ensure equal opportunity for students with verified disabilities. As
required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations are provided to insure equal access for
students with verified disabilities. To determine if you qualify or need assistance with an accommodation, please
contact ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT CENTER (Formerly DSPS), Room 1073, (831)479-6379.
Electronics Use:
Silence all electronic devices during the entire class time, as the distraction adversely affects the learning
environment. The only exceptions are assistive devices. No portable electronic devices may be used during class,
with the exception of digital audio recorders (with permission). No video or photography is permitted; neither are
cell phone use (voice or text) or portable computer devices (iPod, IPhone, Blackberry, etc.). First violation will incur
a 4 point deduction in your participation points for that class; a second violation will be reported to the Dean of
Student Services for disruptive student behavior. You are welcome to use your personal devices during breaks.
Course Repeatability:
A state mandated change has made it impossible for a student to enroll in courses more than 3 times if the
students has withdrawn or received a substandard grade (D, F, NP or NC.) This change is retroactive. Cabrillo
College must implement this change in SUMMER 2012 .
Class Schedule:
Dates:
01/26
Topic
Class Introduction-Athletic Training Profession
01/28
Evaluation Process in Rehabilitation
5/PP
02/02
Essential Considerations in Designing a Rehabilitation
Program for the Injured Patient
PP
02/04
Understanding and Managing the Healing Process
Through Rehabilitation
6/PP
Psychological Considerations for Rehabilitation
Of the Injured Patient
7
02/09
Chapter
1
02/11
Establishing Core Stability in Rehabilitation
Homework Assignment #1 Due
5
02/16
Quiz #1
Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy /Thermotherapy
8
02/18
Therapeutic Modalities: Ultrasound/ Electrotherapy
8
02/23
Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities: Gil Courtney
Rehab assignment #1 Due
02/25
Therapeutic Exercise: Restoring Range of Motion and Improving
Flexibility
9
03/01
Therapeutic Massage-Guest Lecturer Rachel Cherry C.M.T.,
Acupuncturist
03/03
Joint Mobilization and Traction Techniques in Rehabilitation
03/08
Regaining Muscular Strength and Endurance
03/10
Regaining postural control and balance
Rehab assignment #2 Due
03/15
Midterm
03/17
Plyometrics in Rehabilitation
03/22
Physical Therapy Guest Lecture: Chris Christensen DPT Precision
Wellness Center
PP
PP
11
03/24
Chiropractor-Guest Lecture: Doctor Sawyer
Rehab assignment # 3 due
03/28-04/01
Spring Break
04/05
Functional Progressions and Functional Testing in Rehab.
04/07
Functional progression /testing Lab
04/12
Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries
Take home Quiz #2 Due 04/22
04/14
Shoulder Lab
04/19
Rehabilitation of Knee Injuries
04/21
Knee Rehabilitation Lab
04/26
Rehabilitation of Ankle & Lower Leg Injuries
04/28
Ankle & Lower Leg Lab
05/03
Rehabilitation of Elbow/Wrist/Hand Injuries
05/05
Concussions and return to play
05/10
Rehabilitation Presentations
05/12
Rehabilitation Presentations
05/17
Final- 8:00am -9:50am
PP