Standard set
Sports Medicine 2 (2025)
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FS 1
Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation Understand human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders, and medical math principles.
FS 2
Foundation Standard 2: Communications Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectively.
FS 4
Foundation Standard 4: Employability Skills Use employability skills to enhance employment opportunities and job satisfaction
FS 5
Foundation Standard 5: Legal Responsibilities Describe legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications on healthcare worker actions.
FS 6
Foundation Standard 6: Ethics (Located in SM 1)
FS 7
Foundation Standard 7: Safety Practices Identify existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self. Employ safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures to prevent injury and illness.
FS 8
Foundation Standard 8: Teamwork Identify roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team.
FS 9
Foundation Standard 9: Health Maintenance Practices Differentiate between wellness and disease. Promote disease prevention and model healthy behaviors.
FS 10
Foundation Standard 10: Technical Skills Apply and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge as appropriate while participating as an athletic training student aide or work-based learning student, under the supervision of a sports medicine professional.
FS 11
Foundation Standard 11: Information Technology Applications Apply information technology applications common across health professions.
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Describe general injury causations and/or mechanisms.
2
Describe tissue’s physiological responses to injury.
3
Describe the physiology of pain.
4
Describe and explain the phases of the soft-tissue and bony healing processes.
5
Describe the general medical conditions and injuries of the following body systems, which affect or are common to athletic participation: cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, nervous, gastrointestinal, excretory, reproductive, endocrine, and integumentary (skin).
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Describe the components of the evaluation process, such as history, observation, palpation, and special tests.
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Describe the appropriate assessment, care, and rehabilitation of the following areas:
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Describe the process of dealing with catastrophic injury and death in athletics.
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Describe the phases of a rehabilitation program.
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Describe the indications and contraindications of common therapeutic modalities, including:
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Describe considerations for treating injuries in various stages of the healing process.
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Demonstrate obtaining pertinent patient information:
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Create an injury report using the SOAP Note (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) format.
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Demonstrate use of forms such as treatment logs, rehabilitation records, emergency information cards, and consent forms.
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Demonstrate elements of written and electronic communication:
5
Engage in active listening and demonstrate comprehension of verbal instructions, requests, and other information to verify accuracy.
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Initiate components of a personal portfolio to potentially include:
2
Develop a job description for a sports medicine related career.
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Identify duties of sports medicine providers according to regulations, policies, laws, and legislated rights of patients.
2
Compare and contrast the scope of practice among regulated healthcare professionals, students, and other individuals.
3
Apply procedures for proper documentation and storage of medical records.
4
Explain the laws governing harassment, labor, and employment.
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Understand Title IX and how it relates to equity in sports.
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Review the “Good Samaritan Law” and how it relates to lay persons vs. licensed medical professionals
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Apply principles of personal safety practices to include
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Explain the importance of appropriate sports medicine and athletic facility inspections and maintenance
3
Demonstrate appropriate use of infectious disease control measures as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
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Demonstrate effective collaboration as members of an interdisciplinary team.
2
Recognize characteristics of effective teams.
3
Discuss methods for building positive team relationships.
4
Act responsibly as a team member.
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Explore the use of therapeutic drugs in sports medicine.
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Describe the difference between over the counter and prescription medications and their uses.
3
Discuss the different classifications of common medications.
4
Identify safety guidelines associated with proper medication use including:
1
Demonstrate the ability to fit crutches.
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Instruct the proper use of crutches in three-point and four-point gaits.
3
Observe, measure, record, and evaluate vital signs including normal ranges for:
4
Demonstrate appropriate stretching techniques to improve musculoskeletal flexibility.
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Demonstrate basic taping and wrapping skills for the prevention of common musculoskeletal injuries.
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Demonstrate specific joint motions (elbow flexion, ankle inversion, etc.)
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Locate anatomical landmarks (olecranon process, lateral malleolus, etc.) common to sports injuries.
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Demonstrate using various splinting materials and devices used in a sports medicine setting.
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Demonstrate appropriate components of care for the spine-injured athlete.
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Identify various rehabilitation techniques, goals, and strategies.
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Demonstrate Healthcare Basic Life Support CPR/AED.
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Evaluate the validity of information from web-based resources.
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Use computer applications to create pertinent sports medicine forms and/or presentations.
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Identify various uses of technology in injury evaluation and tracking.
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Demonstrate the use of basic computer operations and file organization.
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Discuss the use of appropriate email, social, and educational media.
a
ankle/foot
b
knee
c
hip/pelvis
d
thorax/abdomen
e
head/spine/face
f
shoulder
g
elbow
h
wrist/hand
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cryotherapy
b
thermotherapy
c
electrotherapy
d
ultrasound
e
intermittent compression
f
therapeutic massage.
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demographics
b
medical history
c
injury history
d
progress
a
spelling
b
grammar
c
formatting
d
confidentiality
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resume
b
cover letter
c
sample projects
d
writing sample
e
work-based learning documentation
f
oral reports, service learning
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community service
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certifications or credentials
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technology skills
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leadership experience
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student and/or professional organization memberships or recognitions etc.
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hygiene
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sanitation
c
body mechanics
d
ergonomics
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storage
b
indications
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contraindications
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side-effects e. interactions
e
interactions
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temperature
b
skin color
c
pulse
d
respiration
e
level of consciousness
f
blood pressure