Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE2613 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Three Credit Hours. This is a three hour theory course presented in the classroom and online. The online portion of the course requires the student to have the following software on their personal computers or access to: Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; and Microsoft Powerpoint. Each student will need access to the Internet. The course is designed for the student interested in athletic training, coaching, and physical education or those who have a general interest in sports injuries. Observation of the athletic training profession is a requirement of the course. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected. Pre-requisite: None
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: Prentice, W.E. (2011). Principles of Athletic Training (14th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
5. SCCC OUTCOMES:
   • Outcome #1 - Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to real life situations.

   • Outcome #2 - Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

   • Outcome #5 - Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information

6. COURSE OUTCOMES:

   • Demonstrates proper understanding of the roles and functions of an Athletic Trainer.

   • Demonstrates proper understanding of the different concepts and ways to prevent injury.
   • Demonstrates proper understanding of basic taping and wrapping skills.
   • Demonstrates proper understanding of basic immediate treatment for injury.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Introduction of Athletic Training Profession and Responsibilities.
   • Injury Prevention.

      1. Training & Conditioning

      2. Body Composition & Disordered Eating

      3. Environment Considerations: Hyperthermia

      4. Protective Sports Equipment

      5. Taping & Wrapping

   • Basic Immediate Treatment.

8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Lecture, with limited time for pratical applications
   • Demonstration.
   • Group Discussion
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Teacher and Publisher prepared handouts
   • Demonstration
   • Group Discussion
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and successful completion of unit exams indicating comprehension of  materials read.
    • SCCC  Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by class participation and writing assignments.
    • SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by lab investigation and critical thinking assignments.

    • The student must complete ten (10) hours of observation as a requirement of the course.  The ten (10) hours must be under the supervision of the certified athletic trainer at SCCC/ATS.  Students must abide the following rules when observing: no sandals are allowed, shoes must cover the toes; must be dressed appropriately w/ no low neck line or mid-rife showing; and medical and athlete information is confidential and must stay that way.

11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Vice President of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: November 2016