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Montgomery County Community College
ESW 215
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury
3-2-1
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to address the prevention and management of injuries in
athletic activities. Course content includes discussion of relevant sports medicine
issues, physical conditioning and training, nutritional and psychological concerns,
ergogenic aids, and injury recognition. Practice is provided in the use of wrapping,
taping, and therapeutic rehabilitation programs.
PREREQUISITE(S):
BIO 129 - Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology (with a grade of “C” or better)
Or
BIO 131 and 132: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (with a grade of “C” or
better)
CO-REQUISITE(S):
None
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
LEARNING OUTCOMES
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
EVALUATION METHODS
1. Demonstrate a variety of Assigned Readings
Practical Examinations
sport injury assessment, Demonstration and Practice Case Study
management, treatment, Case Study
Written Examination
and rehabilitation skills. Lecture/Discussion
Presentations
Written Examinations
Practical Examinations
Presentations
2. Define the roles of
Assigned Readings
Case Study
individual sports injury
Case Study
Written Examination
care team members
Lecture/Discussion
according to the specific Student Presentations
athletic setting.
Written Examinations
Written Assignments
3. Apply preventative,
Assigned Readings
Case Study
safety, and emergency
Demonstration and Practice Written Examination
standard procedures to
Case Study
the development and
Lecture/Discussion
operation of an effective Written Examinations
sports management
Written Assignments
program.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
4. Explain the legal and
ethical implications of an
athletic emergency plan.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
EVALUATION METHODS
Assigned Readings
Case Study
Case Study
Written Examination
Lecture/Discussion
Written Examinations
Written Assignments
Research Paper
5. Describe the effects of
Assigned Readings
Case Study
legal and banned
Case Study
Written Examination
substances on an
Lecture/Discussion
Presentations
athletic performance.
Student Presentations
Research Paper
Written Examinations
Written Assignments
Research Paper
6. Explain athletic dietary
Assigned Readings
Case Study
requirements necessary Case Study
Written Examination
for performance and/or
Lecture/Discussion
Presentations
weight control.
Student Presentations
Research Paper
Written Examinations
Written Assignments
Research Paper
At the conclusion of each semester/session, assessment of the learning outcomes will
be completed by course faculty using the listed evaluation method(s). Aggregated
results will be submitted to the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. The
benchmark for each learning outcome is that 70% of students will meet or exceed
outcome criteria.
SEQUENCE OF TOPICS:
I.
Introduction to Sports Medicine
A.
Historical Development of Sports Medicine
B.
Modern Sports Medicine
1.
The sports medicine team
2.
Organization of a sports medicine program
3.
Legal responsibilities in sports medicine
4.
The preparticipation physical evaluation
5.
Record keeping
C.
Sustaining Sport Injuries
1.
Sports injury classification
2.
Sports injury information
II.
Injury Prevention
A.
Basic Principles of Conditioning Programs
1.
Physiology of muscle contraction
2.
Muscular strength and endurance
3.
Cardiorespiratory endurance
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4.
5.
6.
7.
B.
1.
2.
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
D.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E.
1.
III.
A.
B.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Flexibility
Body composition
Plyometric exercise
Exercise prescription
Psychology in Sport
Psychological ergogenic aids
The injured athlete
Drug Use and Abuse by Athletes
Therapeutic medications used to treat athletes
Banned drugs and practices
Anabolic/androgenic steroids
Drug testing
Nutritional Considerations
The role of the diet in athletics
Replacement of fluid during exercise
Vitamins and mineral supplementation
Pre- and post- event nutritional guidelines
Eating disorders
Protective Equipment
Principles and maintenance of protective equipment
Injury Management
Topographic Anatomy
Emergency Assessment of the Ill or Injured Athlete
The nine diagnostic signs
Conducting a primary and secondary survey
Triage
Transportation and medical referral
C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
D.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E.
1.
F.
1.
a.
Primary Management and Treatment of Selected Body Regions
Foot and ankle
Lower leg
Knee
Thigh and hip
Other regions
Basic Principles of Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Modalities
Immediate care
Restoration of motion and strength
Return to play
The inflammatory response
Intervention with modalities
Potential Catastrophic Injuries
Recognition and initial management techniques
Other Health-Related Conditions
Recognition and immediate care
infections
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
G.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
allergies
environmental
chronic illnesses
abdomen and genitalia
communicable diseases
poisons, stings, and bites
Special Populations
Anatomic and physiological concerns that effect athletic performance
female
pediatric
adolescent
elderly
physically impaired
LEARNING MATERIALS:
Prentice, William E. (2014). Essentials of athletic injury management (9th ed.). New
York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Other learning materials may be required and made available directly to the student
and/or via the College’s Libraries and/or course management system.
COURSE APPROVAL:
Revised by:
Dr. Dave Doyle and Dr. Anne Livezey
VPAA/Provost Compliance Verification: Dr. John C. Flynn, Jr.
Date: 2/2009
Date: 9/11/2009
Revised by:
Dr. Anne Livezey
Revised by:
Amanda Wooldridge and Dr. Anne Livezey
VPAA/Provost or designee Compliance Verification:
Date: 12/2012
Date: 7/2014
Date: 12/2014
This course is consistent with Montgomery County Community College’s mission. It
was developed, approved and will be delivered in full compliance with the policies and
procedures established by the College.
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