Sports Medicine 1 (7660)

Obtaining First Aid and CPR/AED Education

Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology

Understanding Nutrition

Understanding Biomechanics

Understanding Medical Terminology

Understanding Injuries and Illnesses

Understanding Legal and Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine

Exploring Sports Medicine Careers

Explain blood-borne pathogens and the importance of universal precautions.

Comply with the clinical site-specific exposure control plan.

Explain the role of OSHA in the sports medicine profession.

Complete a nationally recognized certification for first aid.

Complete a sports first aid module not included in a typical first aid course.

Identify the components of a primary and secondary survey.

Complete a nationally recognized certification in CPR/AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation/automatic external defibrillator).

Explain the integumentary system.

Explain the musculoskeletal system.

Explain the cardiovascular and circulatory systems.

Explain the respiratory system.

Explain the nervous system.

(Optional) Explain the urinary system.

(Optional) Explain the female reproductive system.

(Optional) Explain the male reproductive system.

Explain the lymphatic and immune systems as they relate to inflammatory response after injury.

(Optional) Explain the digestive system.

Explain the endocrine system.

(Optional) Explain the sensory system.

Explain basics of nutrition.

Explain factors that impact nutrition.

Explain how nutritional needs are impacted by physical activity.

Explain the relationship between nutrition and injury, illness, and health conditions.

Perform a nutritional analysis.

Interpret a nutritional analysis.

Identify lever systems associated with the human body.

Describe the principles associated with the planes and axes of human movement.

Identify how force, mass, and gravity relate to human body mechanics.

Explain medical terminology commonly used in sports medicine.

Use appropriate medical terminology.

Explain commonly used prefixes and suffixes in medical terminology.

Explain that a sprain is an injury to a ligament.

Explain that a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon.

Explain that a fracture is an injury to a bone.

Demonstrate knowledge of basic taping and wrapping techniques for musculoskeletal injuries.

Identify catastrophic injuries.

Identify neurological and brain injuries and conditions.

Identify infectious and contagious diseases related to physical activity.

Identify other health conditions that affect participation in physical activity.

Explain common psychological responses to injury.

Distinguish among misfeasance, malfeasance, nonfeasance, and acts of commission/omission.

Explain the legal and ethical significance of documentation and record-keeping in sports medicine.

Explain the purpose and importance of medical documentation.

Document the history of an injury.

Explain the legal and ethical significance of confidentiality in sports medicine.

Identify the legal practice limitations of student aides vs. paraprofessionals vs. professionals in sports medicine.

Identify the necessity of client/patient referral to other healthcare professionals and practitioners.

Explain the implications that Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and cultural competence have within the field of sports medicine.

(Optional) Demonstrate ethical behavior within the sports medicine profession.

Explain the continuing education requirements in various sports medicine professions.

Identify organizations relevant to sports medicine professions.

Identify credentials recognized in the sports medicine profession.