Spark! Sports Medicine is designed for those interested in professions in sports medicine such as athletic training, physical therapy, orthopedics and sports performance.  Students will acquire skills to prevent, evaluate, and treat sports injuries.  Spark! Sports Medicine will cover a variety of topics including Musculoskeletal Systems, evaluation and treatment,  taping and wrapping skills, emergent care and prevention, strength training and nutrition.

Throughout the Spark! Sports Medicine experience, students will connect with local expert healthcare professionals and work with Parkway’s team of Certified Athletic Trainers to engage in fieldwork for authentic observation and skill application.

Collaborations:

• St. Louis University Sports Medicine

• Lindenwood University Sports Medicine

• Maryville University Sports Medicine

• Missouri Baptist Sports Medicine

• Mercy Sports Medicine

• Athletico Physical Therapy

• APEX Physical Therapy

Projects:

• A key piece to spark! Sports Medicine is for students to learn by doing.  

• Projects within and outside of the classroom include:

  • Design of Athletic Training Room, Rules, Procedures and Emergency Plans

  • Design of Rehabilitation plans for athletes for specific injuries.

  • Specific Injury Taping and Modalities

  • Capstone Project of choice in second semester

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