Science Department

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Students in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training elective study the fundamentals of the field of Sports Medicine. This course is designed for the person who has had minimal exposure to sports and health topics, but is involved with athletes and athletic endeavors. The knowledge gained from this course will allow that person to better manage, evaluate, treat, and prevent athletic injuries. Key Element is training and certification in American Red Cross Emergency Response- First Aid and Professional Rescuer CPR (Cardioulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillation).

Indicators of Student Learning:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will:

Using the Scientific Method

• Develop content in the study of human biology.

• Explain the function of support personnel in the sports medicine field.

• Identify the principals of conditioning, including conditioning seasons and the types of exercises that are performed.

• Identify the specific techniques and principles for improving flexibility, muscular strength and cardio respiratory endurance.

• Explain the importance of good nutrition in enhancing good health, athletic performance and the prevention of injuries.

• The role and use of protective equipment in sports.

• Explain and identify mechanisms and characteristics of sports related trauma.

• Establish a plan for handling an emergency situation.

• Successfully complete certification in First-Aid and CPR. (Required to maintain class).

• Explain what blood borne pathogens are and how they can infect athletes and sports medicine personnel.

• Differentiate between evaluation and diagnosis- including terminology used in injury evaluation.

• Demonstrate the skillful application of tape for a variety of musculoskeletal problems.

• Describe the use of various types of sports related treatment modalities.

• Describe and demonstrate the various rehabilitation techniques used in athletic training.

• Explain the use of drugs that can be used to treat infections, pain, inflammation, diseases, etc.

• Discuss the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco by athletes.

• Participate in the school-wide student training program and emergency response.

Communication

• Build Sports Medicine vocabulary by adding concepts and understanding.

• Synthesize information to answer questions, solve problems, and communicate ideas.

• Use communication strategies to facilitate retention of information such as repeating information, constructing mnemonics and taking notes.

• Connect prior knowledge and new information to expand understanding of anatomy and physiology topics.

• Share ideas and information in small and whole class discussion, visual presentations, written responses and multi-media presentation.

• Use written as a learning tool, e.g. journals, research reports, lab reports, notes.

Critical Thinking

• Critical thinking skills include “higher order” type of thinking abilities such as synthesis, evaluation, problem solving, and application. In this course students demonstrate this kind of thinking as modeled in lectures, demonstrations, and reading, practical classroom discussions, and self-study activities.

Technology

• Use of computer based anatomical software program for lab and individual research.

• Use of classroom Smartboard participation in classroom discussions and presentations.

• Collaborate with peers to use technology to compile and produce projects, models, dissections.

• Create and give multi-media presentations using Power Point, I-Movie, and other digital enhancement programs for the classroom.

Assessment:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Student will complete CPR and AED training.

• Students will complete American Red Cross Emergency Response Training.

• Demonstrate competency in scientific method including, drawing and labeling diagrams and charts in a research setting.

• Demonstrate acquisition of core content and terms by using vocabulary in their discussion and written work including successful comprehension of the content as expressed by successful completion of written assignments and evaluation tools.

• Student hours include but limited to the preparation and planning of emergency plans for sports medicine related topics.