HPE-232 Health Sciences Applied to Coaching

This course covers topics related to the prevention and care of the athletic injuries. This course will be taken by second-year students in the AS Sports Medicine degree, as well as by any students interested in pursuing a New York State Coaching Certification. Principles of human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and psychology will be presented, along with liability and administrative issues in sports medicine. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the certification requirements for First Aid/CPR/AED.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Health Science and Human Performance

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of members of the sports medicine team.
2. Outline the legal and ethical expectations of sports medicine professionals.
3. Explain methods of injury prevention that are based on current sports medicine protocols.
4. Demonstrate skills for use in emergency situations to earn certification in First Aid/CPR/AED.