COURSE SYLLABUS FORMAT

SoutheastMissouriStateUniversity

Department of: Health, Human Performance, and RecreationCourse No. 382

Title of Course: Medical Aspects of SportRevision: ______

New:Spring 2011

Department Approved: ______

College Council Approved: ______

Graduate Council Approved: ______

  1. Catalog Description and Credit Hours of Course: This course introduces the student to various medical conditions and disorders concerning allied health professionals in different areas of specialization. (2 credit hours)
  1. Prerequisites: BS 113/114 or consent of instructor.
  1. Purposes or Objective of the Course:
  1. The student will become familiar with various specialists in the allied health setting.
  2. The student will learn and be able to recognize both common and rare medical conditions as well as abuses that could occur in the active population.
  3. The student will be able to identify the proper personnel with whom to refer medical emergencies and/or conditions.
  1. Expectations of Students:
  1. Each student will complete all examinations and assignments.
  2. Each student will be expected to actively participate in class discussions and presentations.
  1. Course Content or Outline:Hours
  1. Cardiovascular Disorders4
  2. Sudden Cardiac Death
  3. Sickle Cell Anemia
  4. Neurological Conditions4
  5. Seizure Disorders
  6. Epilepsy
  7. Headaches
  8. Respiratory Tract Conditions2
  9. Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  10. General Respiratory Conditions
  11. Bronchial Spasm
  12. Exercised-Induced Bronchospasm
  13. Gastrointestinal Conditions2
  14. Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
  15. Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders
  16. Endocrine Conditions2
  17. Thyroid Disorders
  18. Diabetes Mellitus
  19. Common Infectious Diseases4
  20. Conditions of the Female Athlete, Disabled Athlete, and Senior Athlete2
  21. Pharmacology2
  22. Performance-Enhancing Substances
  23. NSAIDS
  24. Dermatology2
  25. Current Surgical Topics6

Total Hours=30

  1. Textbook (s) and/or Other Required Materials or Equipment:

None required. A series of collected readings will be provided or placed on reserve at the library.

  1. Basis for Student Evaluation:

50%Examinations

25%Journal article summaries

10%Outlines from weekly readings

15% Participation

A=100-90%

B=89-80%

C=79-70%

D=69-60%

F=59% and below

  1. Academic Integrity:

The application of the Southeast Missouri State University Academic Policy as found in the Undergraduate Bulletin will be fully adhered to in this course.

  1. Statement of Academic Accommodations:

If any member of this class feels that he/she has a disability and requires special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the professor will work with you and the LearningEnrichmentCenter to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the professor of such a disability and the desired accommodations at some point before or immediately after the first scheduled class period.