EXER 340 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Institution:
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Subject:
Description:
This course will provide students with a broad foundation of sports medicine concepts. Students will develop a greater understanding of sports medicine terminology, injury prevention, acute injury recognition, and the care, evaluation, and treatment of common sport and fitness related injuries/conditions. Other areas addressed include the roles of different allied health professions, relevant sports medicine issues, organization and administration, physical conditioning and training, and psychological concerns. Students will receive instruction on a variety of sports medicine skills and will have the opportunity to complete a First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
(BIOL 150, BIOL 238, BIOL 350, or HONR 186) and (EXER 150 or EXER 220) (All With Grade of C or Higher)
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(717) 477-7447
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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