Description
PED 437: Athletic Injury Care and Prevention Three credit hours
This course provides an introduction to the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Topics covered include: pathology of injury, injury recognition and evaluation, care and treatment of injuries, protective equipment, environmental concerns, nutrition, psychological considerations, and administration as related to the practice of providing athletic care. A laboratory experience is included. Prerequisites: BIO 143; Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 240.