FTNS 128 Introduction to Athletic Training

3 credits

This is an introductory course for the personal trainer dealing with the recognition, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports and fitness. Topics include risk management, injury prevention, basic sports/exercise trauma, and management of emergency procedures.

Prerequisites: FTNS 121

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the role of the athletic trainer
Explain emergency procedures associated with sports injuries
Explain the mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma
Describe tissue response to injury and therapeutic modalities utilized to assist in rehabilitation
Describe different sports/fitness injuries by region: foot, ankle, knee, thigh, hip, groin, pelvis, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, spine, thorax, abdomen, and skin

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

Be prepared to obtain an entry-level to mid-management position in their field

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30