Hoover City Schools Secondary Curriculum Document Health Education, 00-0 Links to Document Content: Basic Course nformation nstructional Sequence nstructional Units / Learning Outcomes Alabama COS Correlation Additional Notes / Resources Basic Course nformation: Course Title: Grade Level: - Course Description: nterdisciplinary subject matter that deals with the treatment of diseases and injuries related to exercise and sport. State COS Correlate: (locally approved elective) Calendar Type: Year Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: LEA Curriculum Authors: B. Sheppard (HHS) and E. Farnham (SPHS) nstructional Content Sequence: Unit # Unit Titles st nine-weeks Professional and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training Providing Emergency Care Unit # Unit Titles nd nine-weeks Preventing Athletics-Related njuries 4 Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletics-Related njuries Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns Page of
Unit # Unit Titles rd nine-weeks Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology 7 Understanding Athletics-Related njuries to the Axial Region Unit # Unit Titles 4 th nine-weeks Understanding Athletics-Related njuries to the Upper Extremity Understanding Athletics-Related njuries to the Lower Extremity nstructional Units / Learning Outcomes: Unit - Professional and Administrative Aspects of Athletic Training Guiding Question: What are the career opportunities within the sports medicine profession? Define different sports medicine careers Describe the central and peripheral sports medicine team members Describe the roles of each member of the sports medicine team 4 List the requirements for becoming a competent sports medicine professional Describe the job opportunities available in the sports medicine profession. Summarize the concept of professional practice in sports medicine 7 State and describe the standards of professional practice Explain the importance of continuing education requirements Explain the elements and characteristics of proper leadership and professionalism Page of
Unit - Providing Emergency Care Guiding Question: How do you recognize and respond to medical emergencies in athletics? American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid or CPR/AED Spine Boarding Video and/or Guest Speaker from Fire Dept. Describe the principles of developing a crisis plan Explain why crisis plans are necessary Design a basic crisis plan 4 Describe the role of students during a crisis Explain the difference between primary and secondary assessment Explain the difference between signs and symptoms 7 Explain the ABC s of a life-threatening emergency Demonstrate correct cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques Demonstrate correct use of an automated external defibrillator 0 dentify and care for breathing emergencies Explain what procedures can be taken to prevent communicable diseases Demonstrate correct first-aid procedures for controlling external bleeding List the common vital signs and explain how they help identify an injury or illness 4 Explain shock and signs and symptoms of shock Demonstrate how to care for shock Explain how to care and prevent heat-related illnesses 7 Explain how to care and prevent cold-related illnesses Explain and demonstrate correct care for the spine injured athlete Explain and demonstrate appropriate methods of Page of
transporting the injured athlete Unit - Preventing Athletics-Related njuries Guiding Question: What are the primary principles, procedures and equipment used in preventing athletics-related injuries? Basic first-aid supplies Athletic tape & wraps Athletic equipment dentify why tape and wraps are applied to the body. Describe the type of athletic tape available & demonstrate the use of each Explain & demonstrate how to apply tape to the body by utilizing the principles of tape handling, skin preparation, and taping techniques. 4 Demonstrate how elastic wraps are applied to the body for specific injuries. Unit 4- Rehabilitation and Reconditioning of Athletics-Related njuries Guiding Question: How do athletes recover from injury and illness? Athletic rehabilitation equipment Local physical therapy / sports medicine clinics Local sports psychologists Describe the components of a SOAP note for medical documentation and explain how it relates to the rehabilitation program. dentify the elements of physical function that should be included in an overall therapeutic Page 4 of
exercise program. Develop a therapeutic exercise program. 4 Compare muscular strength & endurance and describe how to develop each. Compare and contrast therapeutic modalities and explain the benefits of each. Explain the principles of strength training & identify ways to develop strength. 7 Discuss the principles of developing cardiovascular fitness. dentify appropriate exercises for rehabilitation specific conditions of the upper extremity, lower extremity and trunk. dentify common safety procedures for weight training. 0 Generally summarize sport psychology. Explain the athlete s perspective of an injury and typical emotions displayed. Describe strategies to help an athlete cope with an injury. Unit - Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns Guiding Question: What are other athletic conditions that should concern the medical professional? Guest speaker: local primary care physician Guest speaker: local family practice physician Describe conditions that affect & cause illness to athletes. Discuss how to prevent conditions and illness from occurring. Explain how contagious diseases affect athletic competition. 4 Discuss how to control and prevent contagious diseases. Page of
dentify the difference between therapeutic and recreational drugs. Describe how medications work and know the types of medications commonly used in athletics. 7 State why athletes use substances to improve performance. dentify how athletes become addicted. Define the role of nutrition in athletics. 0 dentify common food myths with athletes. Unit - Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology Guiding Question: Why is a basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology important to the athletic trainer? Anatomy Coloring Book Essentials of nteractive Functional Anatomy CD-RO Define the anatomical planes & describe the anatomical position. Label general muscular and bony anatomy Describe the functions of skin, bone, muscle, ligament, tendon and cartilage. 4 Describe the types of bones and give examples. Describe the classification of joints & explain the motions produced. Explain the various types of soft-tissue injuries. 7 Explain tissue repair and healing. Explain the various bone injuries & how bone heals. Unit 7- Understanding Athletics-Related njuries to the Axial Region Guiding Question: How do we recognize and respond to injuries of the axial region associated with athletics? Page of
Guest Speaker: Chiropractor Video from CDC: Heads Up Concussions in High School Sports Anatomy Coloring Book dentify the bones of the skull. Discover that head injuries can be prevented and recognize the urgency involved when caring for head injuries. Describe the various types of head injuries. 4 Label the bones of the face. Give examples of common facial injuries and how to prevent them. Summarize the steps in caring for facial injuries. 7 Recall the basic anatomy of the throat and thorax. Describe how to prevent injuries to the throat and thorax region. Summarize how to treat specific injuries and conditions associated with the throat and thorax. 0 Restate the anatomy of the abdominal region. Describe how to prevent and care for injuries within the abdomen. dentify the basic anatomy of the spine. Distinguish between normal and abnormal postures. 4 Explain common spinal injuries that occur with participation in athletics. dentify common signs and symptoms of spinal injuries. Demonstrate proper treatments for specific spinal injuries. Unit - Understanding Athletics-Related njuries to the Upper Extremity Guiding Question: How do we recognize and respond to injuries of the upper extremity associated with athletics? Anatomy Coloring Book Sport Taping Basics DVD/Book Page 7 of
Recall the basic anatomy of the shoulder. Describe the various types of shoulder injuries and how the occur. Explain treatment procedures for common shoulder injuries. 4 dentify the basic anatomy of the arm and elbow. Recognize common signs and symptoms of arm and elbow injuries. Restate common arm and elbow injuries that occur with athletic participation and treatment of these injuries. 7 dentify the basic anatomy of the wrist and hand. Explain how to prevent, recognize, and treat common injuries and conditions of the wrist and hand. Unit - Understanding Athletics-Related njuries to the Lower Extremity Guiding Question: How do we recognize and respond to injuries of the lower extremity associated with athletics? Anatomy Coloring Book Guest Speaker: Orthopedic Surgeon, Foot Specialist Sport Taping Basics DVD/Book dentify the basic anatomy of the hip, thigh, and pelvic region. Recall common hip, thigh, and pelvis injuries that occur with athletic participation. Explain how to prevent, recognize, and treat specific hip, pelvis, and thigh injuries. 4 Describe the basic anatomy of the knee. Discuss common knee injuries that occur with athletic participation. Summarize how to prevent, recognize, and treat specific injuries and conditions of the knee. 7 Label the basic anatomy of the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Page of
Describe the various injuries that occur in the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Recall prevention and treatment of specific foot, ankle, and lower leg injuries. Alabama Course of Study Correlation: Not Applicable (locally approved elective) Additional Notes / Resources: Discovery Classics DVD: The Ultimate Guide to the Human Body Discovery Channel: Human Body Pushing the Limits Page of