Introduction to Athletic Injuries KNES 203 Kinesiology Program Course Outline COURSE IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Pre 1998 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2018 COURSE OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: March 2023 GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the recognition, prevention and treatment of injuries associated with sport and exercise. It is offered in a modular format including sports first aid, athletic taping and advanced issues in athletic injuries and practical application. Completion of all components, in addition to a standard first aid and current CPR level may result in recognition by the Sports Medicine Council of BC s Sports Aid Training Certificate. Program Information: This is a required course in the Kinesiology Diploma Program and may be used as an elective for students in other disciplines. Delivery: This course is delivered face to face. COTR Credits: 3 Hours for this course: 75 hours Typical Structure of Instructional Hours: Practicum Hours (if applicable): Instructional Activity Duration Type of Practicum Duration Lecture Hours 45 On-the-job Experience Seminars / Tutorials Formal Work Experience Laboratory / Studio Hours 30 Other Practicum / Field Experience Hours Total Other Contact Hours Total 75 Students participate in a community event for 10 hours of their lab time. 1
Course Outline Author or Contact: Jodie Pickering, MSc, CSEP-CEP Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Acting Department Head Sandi Hill E-mail: shill@cotr.bc.ca Acting Dean of Health and Human Services Norma Sherret E-mail: nsherret@cotr.bc.ca Department Head Signature Dean Signature EDCO Valid from: September 2018 March 2023 Education Council Approval Date COURSE PREREQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT: Prerequisites: KNES 190 or KNES 200 with a minimum grade of C- (55%) Corequisites: None Flexible Assessment (FA): Credit can be awarded for this course through FA Yes No Learners may request formal recognition for flexible assessment at the College of the Rockies through one or more of the following processes: External Evaluation, Worksite Assessment, Demonstration, Standardized Test, Self-assessment, Interview, Products/Portfolio, Challenge Exam. Contact an Education Advisor for more information. Transfer Credit: For transfer information within British Columbia, Alberta and other institutions, please visit http://www.cotr.bc.ca/transfer. Students should also contact an academic advisor at the institution where they want transfer credit. Prior Course Number: HKIN 203 KNES 203 Date changed: September 2012 Dec. 11, 2017/jk/z:\outline\2018_fall\knes203.docx 2
Textbooks and Required Resources: Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. At the Course Outline Effective Date the following textbooks were in use: Prentice, W.E., Aigheim, D. Essentials of Athletic Injury Management, 7 th Edition. McGraw Hill. Recommended: Perrin, D.H. Athletic Taping and Bracing, 2 nd Edition. Human Kinetics: 2005. Please see the instructor s syllabus or check COTR s online text calculator http://www.cotr.bc.ca/bookstore/cotr_web.asp?idnumber=164 for a complete list of the currently required textbooks. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to recognize and manage life-threatening situations in sport and exercise; understand and initiate acute emergency care in sport and exercise; understand and implement preventative measures for athletic injuries; understand the etiology (mechanism) and incidence of athletic injuries; develop a working knowledge of functional human anatomy and the mechanisms to injury; know and demonstrate the general objectives of taping and wrapping in athletic training; know when to tape and when not to tape; apply the basic taping principles to a variety of athletic injuries; develop the ability to recognize, evaluate, report on, and present common athletic injuries; and develop an understanding and appreciation of the scope of Sports Medicine and its interrelationship with medicine, physiotherapy, athletic training, and fitness. COURSE TOPICS: Introduction to the Course Introduction to the Sports Medicine Council of BC Anatomy Review Organizing and Establishing an Effective Athletic Health Care System Fitness Professionals, Coaches, and the Sports Medicine Team Organizing and Administering an Athletic Health Care Program Legal Liability and Insurance Planning for Emergencies Techniques for Preventing and Minimizing Sport Related Injuries Prevention of Injuries Primary and Secondary Procedures (lab) Stabilization and Transportation of Injured Athletes (lab) Preventing Injuries through Fitness Training Sports Nutrition and Supplements Selecting and Using Protective Sports Equipment Handling Emergency Situations and Injury Assessment Dec. 11, 2017/jk/z:\outline\2018_fall\knes203.docx 3
Blood-borne of pathogens, Universal Precautions, and Wound Care Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically Understanding the Potential Dangers of Adverse Environmental Conditions Recognition and Management of Specific Injuries and Conditions Bandaging and Taping Techniques Understanding the Basics of Injury Rehabilitation Recognizing Different Sports Injuries Protective Taping and Wrapping The Foot The Ankle and Lower Leg The Knee and Related Structures The Thigh, Hip, Groin and Pelvis The Shoulder Complex The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand The Spine The Thorax and Abdomen The Head, Face, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Other Athletic Conditions and Concerns Conditions and Illnesses Communicable Disease Common Drugs in Athletics Nutrition and Weight Control See instructor s syllabus for the detailed outline of weekly readings, activities and assignments. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT: Midterm Lab Exams Practicum Athletic Training Assignments Final Exam Assignments Total % Of Total Grade 10% 30% 100% Please see the instructor s syllabus for specific classroom policies related to this course, such as details of evaluation, penalties for late assignments, and use of electronic aids. Dec. 11, 2017/jk/z:\outline\2018_fall\knes203.docx 4
EXAM POLICY: Students must attend all required scheduled exams that make up a final grade at the appointed time and place. Individual instructors may accommodate for illness or personal crisis. Additional accommodation will not be made unless a written request is sent to and approved by the appropriate Department Head prior to the scheduled exam. Any student who misses a scheduled exam without approval will be given a grade of 0 for the exam. COURSE GRADE: Course grades are assigned as follows: Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F Mark (Percent) 90 89-85 84-80 79-76 75-72 71-68 67-64 63-60 59-55 54-50 < 50 A grade of "D" grants credit, but may not be sufficient as a prerequisite for sequential courses. ACADEMIC POLICIES: See www.cotr.bc.ca/policies for general college policies related to course activities, including grade appeals, cheating and plagiarism. COURSE CHANGES: Information contained in course outlines is correct at the time of publication. Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and marketing needs. The instructor will endeavour to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses. Dec. 11, 2017/jk/z:\outline\2018_fall\knes203.docx 5