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Sports Medicine Foundations
Course: SPT271

First Term: 2023 Fall
 Lecture   3.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Introduction to sports medicine knowledge, techniques, and careers. Exploration of current trends in athletic injury prevention, management and rehabilitation including wound care, taping, wrapping, bracing, splinting and protective equipment.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe roles of individuals within a sports medicine team. (I, VII)
2. Locate anatomical structures related to athletic injuries. (II)
3. Identify causes and common mechanisms of athletic injuries and illness. (II)
4. Evaluate signs and symptoms of common athletic injuries and illness by using appropriate medical terminology. (II)
5. Identify current trends in athlete nutrition, athletic injury and illness prevention, management, and rehabilitation. (II, III, VII)
6. Demonstrate various taping, wrapping, wound care, bracing and splinting techniques for athletic injuries. (III)
7. Demonstrate proper fitting of protective equipment used in athletics. (IV)
8. Identify components of an injury evaluation. (V)
9. Identify and describe components of an emergency action plan and a pre-participation physical examination. (VI, VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. The sports medicine team
   A. Athletic trainers
      1. Certified athletic trainers
      2. Student athletic trainers, aids, and interns
   B. Other healthcare professionals
   C. Support personnel
II. Pathology of athletic injuries and illness
   A. Body systems and human anatomy relevant to athletic illness and injury
   B. Medical and anatomical terminology used in sports medicine
   C. Normal and abnormal vital signs
      1. Pulse
      2. Respirations
      3. Blood pressure
      4. Pupils
      5. Other
III. Prevention, causes, signs, symptoms, treatments, mechanisms of athletic injuries and illnesses
   A. Orthopedic and musculoskeletal
      1. Sprain
      2. Strain
      3. Fracture
      4. Contusion
      5. Dislocation
      6. Other
   B. Cardiorespiratory
      1. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
      2. Asthma
      3. Other
   C. Neurological (e.g., sports-related concussion)
   D. Integumentary and dermatologic
   E. Sudden illness
      1. Seizures
      2. Syncope
      3. Shock
      4. Other
IV. Techniques for prevention, management, and treatment of athletic injuries
   A. Taping, wrapping, and bracing techniques
   B. Immobilization
      1. Splinting
         a. Slings
         b. Vacuum splints
         c. Other
      2. Spine boarding
      3. Crutch and cane fitting
   C. Emergency management and wound care
      1. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment (PPE)
      2. Acute and emergency injury management
         a. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
         b. Automated external defibrillator (AED)
      3. Wound care techniques (e.g., bleeding control)
   D. Rehabilitation
      1. Aspects of rehabilitation
         a. Strength
         b. Power
         c. Endurance
         d. Flexibility and join range of motion (ROM)
         e. Proprioception, balance, and coordination
         f. Cardiovascular conditioning
         g. Psychology
         h. Pain management
         i. Other
      2. Phases of rehabilitation
   E. Nutrition
      1. Nutrition and exercise
         a. Pre-exercise and post-exercise nutrition
         b. Hydration
      2. Supplements
      3. Performance enhancing substances
   F. Environmentally-related conditions and restrictions
      1. Temperature and humidity
         a. Risks
         b. Etiology, signs, symptoms, and treatment of related illnesses
      2. Lightning
      3. Field conditions
V. Protective equipment
   A. Helmets
   B. Shoulder pads
   C. Padding
   D. Other protective equipment
VI. Organization and documentation of injury evaluation
   A. History, Inspection, Palpation, Special Tests (HIPS)
   B. History, Observation, Palpation, Special Tests (HIPS)
   C. Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (SOAP)
VII. Health care administration and professional responsibilities
   A. Emergency action plan (EAP)
   B. Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion
      1. Pre-participation physical examination
      2. Fitness testing
   C. Local, state, and national professional organizations
   D. Legal regulation
   E. History of the athletic training profession
   F. Job and professional opportunities
   G. Educational opportunities and requirements
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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