135 Emergency Care of Injury and Illness – 2 Credits
This course follows the National Safety Council standards for Standard First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, Bloodborne Pathogens, and AED. Recognition, care and temporary treatment of injuries and illnesses are discussed and practiced. In addition, this course will introduce basic concepts of: sports injury prevention, anatomy, emergency action plans, initial injury evaluation, application of superficial heat/cold and application of prophylactic wrapping, strapping, and bracing. Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded National Safety Council certification cards for: Standard First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuers, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training; Classroom 3 hours.
138 Introduction to Sports Medicine – 3 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, medical terminology, and documentation used in the care of physically active individuals. Classroom 3 hours.
210 Assessment of Injury and Illness – 4 Credits
Building on the assessment principles acquired in SM 135 and 138; this course focuses on the techniques necessary to evaluate body systems for injury/illness. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: SM 138. Co-Requisite: BI 215.
220 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries – 4 Credits
Course provides students with the knowledge and skills essential for the proper prevention, evaluation, and treatment of common athletic injuries. Risk management and professional ethics are stressed. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: SM 210. Co-Requisite: BI 216.
226 Clinical Education in Sports Medicine – 2 Credits
Emphasis will be placed on the application of knowledge and skills introduced in SM 135, 138, 210 and BI 215. This course provides students the opportunity to develop clinical proficiencies introduced in preceding courses. Supervised practicum in athletic train setting. Class meets for 2 hours/week utilizing lecture, demonstrations and hands-on instructional techniques, plus Clinical Rotation (average 4 hours/week). Prerequisites: SM 135 and 138.
420 Therapeutic Modalities – 4 Credits
Investigation of the physiological response of selected human body tissues to trauma and inactivity as well as the implications of said responses for the selection, use, and application of therapeutic modalities. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: SM 220 and PS 100, PS 201 or PS 211.
422 Therapeutic Exercise – 4 Credits
Investigation of principles, objectives, indications, contraindications, and progression of various modes of conditioning and reconditioning exercises. Methods for evaluation, progress assessment, and development of criteria for return to activity. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: SM 220 and PS 100, PS 201 or PS 211.
437 Senior Seminar I – 2 Credits
Part I of a two semester capstone experience in sports medicine/athletic training. The first semester covers research methodology in sports medicine/athletic training and professional ethics. The semester focus is evidence-based medicine resulting in a draft evidence-based project. In addition, students will be required to lead the weekly discipline journal club discussion. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: Senior Standing.
438 Senior Seminar II – 2 Credits
Part II of a two semester capstone experience in sports medicine/athletic training. The second semester covers organization and administration in sports medicine, completion of and presentation of the evidence based research project. The semester focus is the presentation of an evidence-based medicine project started during the first semester. In addition, students will be required to lead the weekly discipline journal club discussion. Classroom 3 hours. Prerequisites: SM 437 and Senior Standing.