PE 233 - Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries

2 CR

Explores the basic principles of athletic training, care, and prevention of sports related injuries. Covers the analysis of common athletic injuries including emergency procedures, treatment limitations, evaluation and preventative approaches.

Course Outcomes

Assess the severity of an injury and understand procedures required to react to a sports related injury
Apply basic biomechanical processes to a rehabilitation program
Recognize the symptoms associated with heat stroke, heat exhaustion and hypothermia
Gain skills needed to stabilize injured joints using tape or support systems
Identify agonist and antagonistic muscle exercises designed to balance muscle development fitness programs
Identify nutritional foods options that optimize fitness develoment and athletic performance

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