Sports Medicine

90 day pacing guide

 

August 27

Class Objectives, expectations, policies and procedures.

 

August 28-31       Organization and Administration               Chapter 1   

          The Fundamentals of Athletic Training

Establishing an Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Program

The Athletic Training Team

Training Facility Management

 

September 4-7      Recognition, Evaluation, Management        Chapter 2

          First Aid/CPR/AED

          Recognition of Injury

Basic Treatment Protocols P.R.I.C.E.S./ HOPS

 

September 10-14  Injuries and the Healing Process                Chapter 3

          The Inflammation Process

          Treatment Ice vs. Heat

          Therapeutic Techniques

          Acute vs. Chronic Injury Management

          Physical Rehabilitation

          Range of Motion

          General Musculoskeletal Disorders

 

September 17-21  Biohazard Protocols                                   Chapter 4

          OSHA Guidelines

          Blood Born Pathogens

          National High School Federation Rules

          Wound Management

 

September 24-28 Preventative and Supportive Techniques   Chapter 5

          Assessing an Injury

          Purpose of Taping and Wrapping

          Elastic tape and Elastic Wrap Application

          Athletic Training Supplies (proper and specialty supplies)

 Preparation of Body Part to be Taped or Wrapped

Purpose of Support and Compression in Elastic Wrapping

Braces and Special Devices

Principles of Physical Rehabilitation

Precautions

Tips from the Field

Preventive/Supportive Techniques

Common Terminology

 

October 1-5                   Foot, Ankle and Leg                                   Chapter 6

          Anatomy

Evaluation Format

Assessment Tests

Conditions for Physical Evaluation

Common Injuries

Rehabilitation

Preventive/Supportive techniques

Protective Devices

Musculoskeletal Conditions/Disorders

 

October 9-12        Knee and Thigh                                          Chapter 7

          Anatomy

          Evaluation Format

          Assessment Tests

          Conditions for Physician Evaluation

          Common Injuries 

          Rehabilitation

          Preventive/Supportive Techniques

          Protective Devices

          Musculoskeletal Conditions Disorders

 

October 15-19      Pelvis and Hip                                            Chapter 8

          Anatomy

          Evaluation Format

          Assessment Tests

          Conditions for Physician Evaluation

          Common Injuries

          Rehabilitation

          Preventive/Supportive Techniques

          Protective Devices

          Musculoskeletal Conditions/Disorders                        

 

 

 

 

October 22-26      Thorax and Abdomen                                 Chapter 9                      

          Anatomy

          Evaluation of Head Injuries

          Evaluation Format

          Assessment Tests

          Conditions for Physician Evaluation

          Common Injuries

          Rehabilitation

          Preventive/Supportive Techniques

 

          Musculoskeletal Conditions/Disorders

         

Oct. 29-Nov. 2     Head, Neck and Spine                                 Chapter 10

          Anatomy

          Evaluation of Head, Neck and Spine Injuries

          Evaluation Format

          Assessment Tests

          Conditions for Physician Evaluation

          Common Injuries

          Rehabilitation

          Preventive/Supportive Techniques

          Protective Devices        

          Musculoskeletal Conditions/Disorders

 

November 5-9      Shoulder and Arm                                                Chapter 11

          Anatomy

          Evaluation Format

          Assessment Tests

          Conditions for Physician Evaluation

          Common Injuries

          Rehabilitation

          Preventive/Supportive Techniques

          Protective Devices        

          Musculoskeletal Conditions/Disorders

 

November 13-21  Elbow, Forearms, Wrist and Hand             Chapter 12

          Anatomy

          Evaluation Format

          Assessment Tests

          Conditions for Physician Evaluation

          Common Injuries

          Rehabilitation

          Preventive/Supportive Techniques

          Protective Devices        

          Musculoskeletal Conditions/Disorders

 

November 26-30  Environmental Conditions                          Chapter 13

          Humid/Dry climates

          Heat Related Conditions (hydration)

          Cold Related Conditions

          Altitude

          Jet Lag

          Legal and Ethical Considerations

          Performance Enhancing Drugs

          Recognition of Drug Use

          Drug Education/Drug Testing

 

December 3-7       Special Considerations in Athletic Training           Chapter 14

          Nutrition

          Eating Disorders

          Skin Conditions

          Common Cold And Respiratory Tract Infections

          Common Medical Conditions/Illnesses

         

December 10 -14  Allied Health Professions                            Chapter 15

          Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Education Programs

          Employment Opportunities

          Multiple Certifications

 

December 17- January 11        Semester Project

Prepare rehabilitation regimes for common high school athletic injuries. These will be used as handouts in our

training room for injured athletes.  Injury rehabilitation will include all musculoskeletal and joint injuries. 

 

January 14 -15     Final Review

January 16 – 18    Final Exams