HPE 333 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

(Lab fee) (Recommended for Physical Education majors only or approval of instructor) This course is designed for the purpose of providing Physical Education majors with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of basic methods utilized to prevent, care, and rehabilitate athletic injuries. In addition, the course will provide the candidate with background, meaning, and significance associated with the most common athletic injuries, their anatomical and physiological associations, and their method of treatment. A number of topics will be considered, including basic anatomical structures, common injuries, basic preventative measures, basic treatment techniques, and basic information related to the role and responsibility of an athletic trainer. Opportunities will be provided to better understand the different needs of athletes and/or students.

Credits

3