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EXSC-200 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

This course is designed to introduce the necessary skills and competencies required for treatment of basic athletic injuries. This course will include the study of modern theories and principles of athletic training mechanisms as well as the nature and causes of the most common sports-related injuries.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Identify the major and minor injuries that may occur through sports participation.
  2. 2. Evaluate sports injuries and recommend care.
  3. 3. Explain methods and techniques for injury prevention in athletics.
  4. 4. Describe the etiology of athletic injuries.
  5. 5. Demonstrate proper care and treatment for various athletic injuries.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Identify the major and minor injuries that may occur through sports participation.
  2. 2. Evaluate sports injuries and recommend care.
  3. 3. Explain methods and techniques for injury prevention in athletics.
  4. 4. Describe the etiology of athletic injuries.
  5. 5. Demonstrate proper care and treatment for various athletic injuries.