Credit Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation American Red Cross procedures for basic first aid skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are incorporated. Practical hands-on work is required in the course. Offered every semester. An introductory course for the prospective athletic trainer, therapist or coach, designed to provide an understanding of the role of the athletic trainer in the practice of sports medicine, professional code of practice and administrative functions. Specific domains of athletic training are discussed, predominantly those of prevention, recognition and treatment of athletic injuries.
Essential anatomy is reviewed as it applies to injury mechanisms.
Basic evaluation and rehabilitation skills are illustrated and practiced in the required lab section, as well as advanced bandaging, taping and emergency care procedures. Offered every fall. Emphasis is placed upon enhancing the safety, growth and development of individuals in movement programs and on training movement professionals as leaders who can facilitate this growth. Satisfies KGA distribution requirement. Offered every spring.