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The
goal of this course is to provide the student basic knowledge about
techniques that aid in the care, prevention, and management of sports
injuries. Upon completion of this
course, students should be able to:
1.
Describe the historical foundations of athletic training;
2.
Discuss reasons for injury occurrence;
3.
Identify major professional organizations and publications related to
athletic training;
4.
Identify major anatomical components of the body;
5.
Explain and demonstrate proper steps in the evaluation of sports
injuries;
6.
Establish an exercise/rehabilitation program for specific joint/muscle
injuries;
7.
Establish a comprehensive environmental prevention program;
8. Delineate the goals and objectives of
the NATA along with an outline of professional
preparation necessary to succeed in
this field;
9.
Identify common risk factors in sports as well as common terminology
used in sports medicine;
10.
Discuss the moral/ethical ramifications of establishing an athletic
training program; and
11.
Explain the role of the coach in injury prevention and the dissemination
of injury information.
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