Morris can be counted among others who walk around with scars on their knees or other parts and now rely on training to keep them near the playing field. The athletic trainer there asked me to do this. Besides taping, topics include how injuries occur, strength and conditioning, basic nutrition and working with special populations such as diabetics. Students will also be trained in CPR and receive Red Cross certification. But it's not all bruises and bandages.
Students get a crash course in human anatomy.
One area which has helped train more high school students in the field is advancement in evaluating injuries. Gardner said it is simpler to evaluate the seriousness of a head injury. But for some students, the tape was hard enough. Tearing tape is really difficult. I got a lot of calluses.