Sports Medicine 1 Class

Sports Medicine 1 is designed for 1st year athletic training student aide. This course will introduce the student to the day to day routine performed in the athletic training room as well as basic skills. The educational program introduces the students to the various professions within Sports Medicine and injuries associated with athletics. Below is a basic outline of topics covered in Sports Medicine 1.

Sports Medicine 1 Curriculum Subjects

  • Administration

  • Protective Equipment

  • Emergency Situations

  • CPR/AED/First Aid

  • Blood Borne Pathogens

  • Environmental Aspects

  • Legal Issues

  • Psychology of Sport

  • Fitness Training

  • Nutritional Aspects

  • Recognition of Sports Injuries

  • Basics of rehabilitation

  • Injury Topics:

    • Ankle/Foot/Lower Leg

    • Knee/Thigh

    • Hip/Low Back

    • Shoulder

    • Elbow/Wrist/Hand

    • Thorax/Internal

  • Adolescent Athletes

  • Additional Health Concerns

  • Basic Taping & Bandaging

Below is the link for Power Point Presentations for the subjects in the left hand column and Quizlet links pertaining to the Sports Medicine 1 course:

Power Point Prestentations & Handouts

Quizlet