KINE 2302-General Medical Conditions in Exercise and Sport
East Texas Baptist University
Spring 2015
Instructor: E. Joanna Soles, MS, ATC, LAT
ATEP approved Clinical Instructor / Associate Athletic Trainer
Office: HD Bruce 205A
Phone: 903.923.2234
Office Hours: posted on office door or by appointment
E-mail:
Course Time: MWF 9:00 – 9:50 p.m.; HDBR 205
Final Exam: Wednesday, April 29th. 8:00 – 9:50
Course Description: This course is an introduction to the practical knowledge of dealing with sports related injuries in exercise and sport. The course includes a study of the prevention, evaluation, basic treatment of these conditions.
Required Text: Cuppett, M. & Walsh, K. (2012) General Medical Conditions in the Athlete (2nd ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier-Mosby ISBN: 978-0-323-05921-3
Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, students will demonstrate a higher understanding and / or mastery in the following areas: 1) Understand common general medical conditions that effect the Athlete
Course Outline:
Week 1 / Intro to Medical Conditions / Ch. 1Week 2 / The Medical Exam* / Ch. 2
Week 3 / Diagnostic Imaging / Ch. 3
Week 4 / Pharmacology* / Ch. 4-5 (Exam 1: 1/30)
Week 5 / Respiratory System* / Ch. 7
Week 6 / Cardiovascular System* / Ch. 8 (Research assignment 1: 2/13 )
Week 7 / GI System* / Ch. 9
Week 8 / Genitourinary System* / Ch. 10 (Exam 2: 2/27)
Week 9 / Heat / Cold Illnesses* / Ch. 19 + NATA position statements
Seizure disorders + Neurological / Ch. 11
Week 10 / Eye* / Ch. 12
Week 11 / ENT* / Ch. 13 (Exam 3: 3/27)
Week 12 / Systemic Disorders* / Ch. 14
Week 13 / Infectious diseases / Ch. 15 (Research assignment 2: 4/10 )
Week 14 / Dermatological conditions / Ch. 16
Week 15 / Psychological & Substance abuse / Ch. 18 (Exam 4: 4/24)
Week 16 / Final Exam Week
*Lab associated with this topic
Attendance Policy:
This class is important to your professional development as an athletic trainer. All students are expected to attend class on a regular, and punctual, basis and meet University attendance guidelines. The ETBU attendance policy found in the university catalog states that students must attend at least 75% of all classes in order to receive credit for the course. This policy will be adhered to in this course. In addition, use of cell phones during class will count as an unexcused absence for the day. Attendance will be checked daily at the beginning of class. If you are more than 15 minutes late to class, you will be counted as absent.
Late Work: Late work will not be accepted. Assignments not turned in due to an excused absence must be turned in the day you return to class. It is the responsibility of the student to find out what assignments have been missed.
Grading Policy: Students will be evaluated based on completion of assignments, tests, hands-on lab activities and attendance. Final grade will be determined based on a percentage of total possible points. Instructor has the ability to amend syllabus and assignments at any given time. You will be notified as to any changes. Your final grade calculation will be based upon the formula given below; however, the instructor has the privilege of deleting or adding assignments at any time following the general template listed below.
Assignment / Points / Total pointsLabs / 10 pts each / 100 pts
Exams / 50 pts each / 200 pts
Research Assignment / 25 pts each / 50 pts
Unannounced Reading quizzes / 10 pts each / 50 pts
Cumulative final exam / 100 pts / 100 pts
Total points available: / 500 pts
A = 450 – 500 pts C = 350 – 399 pts F = less than 300 pts
B = 400 – 449 pts D = 300 – 349 pts
Research Assignment:
During the semester, you will have the opportunity to select two topics related to general medical conditions in sports to research. Using the library resources (EBSCO), you will find three quality journal articles and prepare a three page paper over your topic. Papers will be turned in as a turnitin assignment on blackboard. See rubric for more details.
Research Assignment grading rubric:
Criteria / PointsArticle/ topic selection / 7 pts
1) Article was relevant to gen med condition in sports
2) Three appropriate journal articles were referenced
3) Other than Cuppett text, only scientific journal articles were used
Content / 10 pts
1) Described gen med condition clearly
2) Identified primary symptoms / evaluation criteria
3) Identified primary prevention / treatment strategies
Style / Format / 8 pts
1) 3 page paper; 12 pt font; Times New Roman; double-spaced; 1” margins
2) Properly cited sources in text & reference list (APA style)
3) Introduction & conclusion were provided
4) Work was free of grammatical / typographical errors
5) Written in a scholarly tone & in 3rd person (no I, we, he, she, etc)
Total points earned: / ______/ 25
Class etiquette: Please avoid the following distracting behaviors in class:
· Sleeping
· Allowing your cell phone to go off (if a cell phone is heard or seen in your hands during class, a cumulative quiz will be given during the next class)
· Wearing headphones
· Texting under the table
· Arriving late
· Being disrespectful toward the instructor or classmates
The following behaviors are encouraged in class:
· Ask questions
· Read before class!
· Encourage each other
· Volunteer
· Introduce applicable outside information
Disability Accommodation Statement
A student with a disability may request appropriate accommodations for this course by contacting the Office of Academic Success and Graduate Services, and providing the required documentation. If accommodations are approved by the Disability Accommodations Committee, the Office of Academic Success and Graduate Services will notify you and your professor of the approved accommodations. You must then discuss these accommodations with your professor.
The contents of this syllabus are tentative and may be changed during the progression of this semester at the discretion of the instructor. Students will be made aware of these changes ahead of time, whenever possible.