Injuries and Illnesses in Physical Activity

Course Description

Instruction in the prevention, recognition, and basic care of common injuries and illnesses that occur in a sport and exercise setting. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in KIN 250 and KIN 291 (or BIO 271).

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Select appropriate medical terminology when discussing injuries
  • Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of the sports medicine team.
  • Examine common exercise and sport injuries and illnesses
  • Design post injury treatment protocols
  • Analyze strategies to reduce risk of injury and illness.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Assessments/Homework 20%
Unit Quizzes 40%
Unit Exams 40%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance and Participation are not graded components of this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.