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Sports Medicine I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Sports Medicine I introduces students to the field of sports medicine and its important goals of managing risk and preventing and treating sports-related injuries. The course presents basic concepts and skills regarding legal and ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, safety, nutrition, assessment, therapeutic exercise, and physical modalities. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Outline the historical foundations and development of the sports medicine professionCompare the purposes, membership, and activities of various professional organizations dedicated to sports medicineResearch and share information on legal requirements dealing with liability, negligence, supervisionResearch and report on banned performance-enhancing substancesExplain how atmospheric conditions can cause or contribute to environmental injuryDescribe safety equipment that sports medicine providers utilize for various sports activitiesDemonstrate effective methods of infection control in sports medicine settingsCreate and present an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for a given scenario in sports medicineIdentify basic body structures and explain the functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervousDescribe common injuries and disorders of the integumentary, skeletal, muscularContrast the goals and procedures of assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of a sports injuryDifferentiate between manual muscle testing and range of motion testing. and Evaluation of Sports InjuriesEvaluate an athletic injury using a systematic approach, including primary and secondary injury surveysIdentify and explain two documentation methods utilized by sports medicine professionalsDescribe the six classes of nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water)Identify and describe common nutritional deficiencies and the supplements used to combat themAssess body types and evaluate body composition using industry-approved assessment toolsCreate a balanced meal plan to promote health and wellness in a given scenarioExplain the role of rehabilitation in the sports medicine fieldOutline the general components, objectives, and phases of a rehabilitation planContrast therapeutic exercise to physical conditioning exercise, including goals and proceduresDistinguish between aerobic and anaerobic exercise in rehabilitation and explain the importance of each typeDescribe types of strength training exercisesExplain the purpose and benefits of exercise dosageDescribe physical effects of prolonged inactivity and injury immobilizationExplain the use and effectiveness of common physical modalities, including mechanical, thermal, and electricalDetermine whether injuries should be taped, wrapped, or bracedIdentify the materials and supplies utilized in taping, wrapping, and splinting for athletes and active individualsDescribe the purpose, types, and application of non-elastic and elastic adhesive tapePerform basic wrapping procedures for various parts of the body