Laboratory experience includes first aid, taping, bandaging and injury evaluation. Clinical work with both men s and women s intercollegiate teams is included. It will cover advanced techniques in first aid, therapeutic exercise and modalities, clinical evaluations, and ethical and legal responsibilities of an athletic trainer. Laboratory experience includes working with the intercollegiate men s and women s athletic teams and work in a local sports medicine facility. Wilderness Emergency Response addresses emergency management situations such as patient assessment, likely wilderness medical scenarios, CPR, first aid kits, transport equipment, and the outdoor professional s role in emergency situations and search and rescue management.
Course includes identifying, processing, and avoiding hazards as well as field practice.
Designed to develop an understanding of activities appropriate for elementary school-age children, such as physical fitness, rhythmic movement, gymnastics, games, and sports. Includes study of instructional methods and development of the ability to implement instruction appropriate to developmental level. The relationship of physical education to the total school program and legal responsibilities of a physical education teacher are included. The historical background, legal issues, and environmental impact of outdoor recreational activities are considered. Field experience is included.