Basic Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

This course is an introduction to athletic training for students planning careers in athletic training, coaching, physical education, or a fitness profession. The course will provide students with the skills needed to prevent and minimize athletic injuries and to provide proper care when sport injuries occur. Students will learn how to establish an integrated team of health care providers, give treatment for athletic related injuries (i.e., basic taping or wrapping skills), and recognize and manage specific conditions in a variety of athletic settings.