Lake Stevens High School

Introduction to Sports Medicine

Lake Stevens High School

2017-2018

Mr. Mahler

Room 132

Phone: 425-335-1515 x2326

E-mail:

Welcome!

Welcome to the Lake Stevens Sports Medicine program! We are going to cover a large amount of material which at times may be challenging. I will be available for extra help and practice before or after school.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Sports Medicine combines both health and science and is designed for students interested in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, nurse, fitness, physiology of exercise, nutrition, and other sports medicine related fields. The course includes practical hands-on experience in the following areas: prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries; taping and wrapping of injuries; first aid/CPR/AED; emergency procedures; nutrition; sports psychology; anatomy and physiology; and fitness/conditioning/strength programs. Anyone who has an interest in a medical or allied health related career is encouraged to enroll in this course. This is an active, participatory class and you will achieve success by taking an active role in daily class discussions and activities.

TEXTBOOK

“Principles of Athletic Training,” By William Prentice. This is an online book. The website for the online book is: connect.mheducation.com. You will have access to this book online only during the school year. I will give you an access code for the book.

CELL PHONES:

Phones must be kept out of sight at all times unless otherwise indicated. This also means headphones. So please don’t have them out. Phones for listening to music will NEVER be allowed during tests, quizzes, and labs. There will be times when we may use your phones to find information and other class activities. If you are unable to keep your phone put away, I have the right to ask to keep it for the class period. If you can’t keep your phone away, I will assume you don’t want to participate. THIS WILL HURT YOUR PARTICIPATION GRADE. SO PLEASE KEEP YOUR PHONE OUT OF SIGHT. This also applies to Chromebooks when we are not using them.

ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY:

Good attendance is an absolute necessity to be successful in this class. Poor attendance can severely affect your participation grade. Be here each day and on time for class. I will count you as tardy if you are not in class and ready. If you are absent it is your responsibility to talk to me about what you missed. This may require you to come in before or after school.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

If you willfully copy another paper or professional source with intent to present it as your own work for use on classroom assignments or projects without approval or recognition of original source constitutes cheating. The first offense will result in a ‘0’ on the assignment and a call home. The second offense will result in a discipline referral. Please do your own work. Do not hand in two copies of the same assignment if you worked with someone else. This is the same as cheating. You and your partner will receive no credit.

YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS CLASS:

I have very high expectations for this class. If you work as hard as you can, you will do well in this class. If you find material difficult, I will work as hard as you do to help you succeed.

It is expected that you do the following:

1. Always be respectful of others.

Treat your classmates, their ideas and questions with respect. Don’t criticize!

2. Come prepared to learn.

●  Bring your Chromebook fully charged and ready to use. We will be using it daily. If you do not bring it ready to use Mr. Mahler has the right to reduce or give you a zero on the work that was done that day.

●  We will be covering something new (and exciting!) nearly every day and you will want to stay caught up. If you must be absent, remember to get notes and the homework assignment from a reliable friend.

●  You are required to purchase a composition notebook or 3-ring binder for notes and lab work.

●  It is also recommended that you have a folder or place in a 3-ring binder to keep handouts, assignments, etc.

●  Be in your seat with materials ready when the period starts.

3. Be involved in learning.

Ask questions! Always be thinking about your own understanding. Make a decision to use your classroom time to get work done and be involved in the activities and discussion that will be taking place.

4. Stay organized.

NOTEBOOK:

I respect that people learn in different ways. For this reason I do not standardize note taking. However, I do want to make sure that students are not just listening in class, but are also reinforcing main ideas by keeping track of them somewhere. I strongly recommend a composition notebook for note taking.

LATE WORK:

Students need to take responsibility for their work. This does not mean there are no appropriate reasons for late work, but it does mean that students have a better chance of securing an extension on an assignment if they communicate with me early and often. Excuses the day an assignment is due WILL NOT FLY. If a student turns in work late, and does not talk to me well in advance that work is due, will only receive 60% of the original total. NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER ONE WEEK HAS PASSED!!!!

GRADING:

93-100% A 73-76.9% C

90-92.9% A- 70-72.9% C-

87-89.9% B+ 60-69.9% D

83-86.9% B below 60% F

80-82.9% B-

77-79.9% C+

EVALUATION - Total points earned will be from the following categories:

1.  Exams and Quizzes

Unit Exams will be given at the end of each unit, and are used to assess student mastery of the material. The exams may include a practical portion. Quizzes are used frequently and are used to assess the need to reteach or reassess. Feedback is given within a reasonable amount of time so that the need to reteach and reassess can be done in a timely manner. Some will be announced and some may be unannounced. Some may count and some may not. If you miss a test or quiz because of an excused absence, you must make it up within two days upon return. If you’re absence is not excused I may give you the test the day of your return.

2. Final Exam

3. Labs/Practical Competencies

Each student will be required to demonstrate competency in various athletic training skills throughout the year. Skills will include medical physical assessments, taping/treatment skills, and other various practical athletic training skills. We will also perform scientific labs to further our understanding of the human body and performance aspects of sports.

4. Projects - Both group and individual

Students will be assigned a project either individually or in groups to help them gain a better understanding of the responsibilities and opportunities available in Sports Medicine professions.

5. Homework/Assignments

There are a variety of activities that we do in class. You may be provided time to complete these and they will be due promptly when called for. It is imperative that you learn to manage your time and NOT attempt to finish all work the night before it is due. Please do not copy other people’s work. Homework is practice for you. I am more concerned with your mastery on the unit exams. The homework will be due the next day, and must be turned in at the start of class. Work missed from an excused absence may be made-up for full credit, but you must write “ABSENT” on the top of your paper along with the date of absence.

6. Leadership

Because Sports Medicine is a very hands-on field, students will be required to perform some leadership components to get a deeper understand of the sports medicine field. Students will earn points by doing leadership activities like community service, blood donations, etc. This will be described further in handouts.

7. Participation

This is includes how you following the 6 aspects of our Classroom Values of grit, citizenship, integrity, personal responsibility, problem solving, and having a global perspective. Appropriate use of your cell phone is a part of this. Use of your cell phone at inappropriate times may hurt your participation grade.

LATE WORK:

Students need to take responsibility for their work. This does not mean there are no appropriate reasons for late work, but it does mean that students have a better chance of securing an extension on an assignment if they communicate with me early and often. Excuses the day an assignment is due WILL NOT FLY. If a student turns in work late, and does not talk to me well in advance that work is due, will only receive 60% of the original total. NO WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER ONE WEEK HAS PASSED!!!!

COURSE CONTENT/OBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MEDICINE

•Identify the essential components of an effective sports medicine team.

•Identify personal characteristics of sports medicine practitioners

•Define medical terminology and abbreviations (throughout year)

•Basic injury treatment and taping procedures

ATHLETIC TREATMENT CENTER PROTOCOLS

•Describe and demonstrate Athletic Treatment Center operational protocols (record keeping, inventory, budgeting)

•Identify and describe how blood-borne pathogens are transmitted, universal precautions , and disposal of hazardous wastes and sanitation.

•Describe and demonstrate the functions and uses of various sports medicine supplies and equipment.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

•Demonstrate the proper procedure in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (CERTIFICATION IN BOTH First Aid/CPR/AED).

•Describe and demonstrate various first aid procedures (splinting, bleeding control, etc.)

•Demonstrate the procedures in obtaining vital signs of an injured person.

•Identify the steps to take in planning for athletic emergencies.

•Demonstrate the function of the emergency equipment necessary for handling athletic emergencies.

•Describe and demonstrate the anatomical basis, specific evaluative procedures, preventive exercises/techniques, and treatment techniques for head and cervical spine injuries.

•Describe and demonstrate how to recognize and treat environmental illness (heat stroke, heat exhaustion, hypothermia).

ATHLETIC INJURIES: EVALUATION, TREATMENT, AND TAPING/WRAPPING PROCEDURES

•Describe how the human body reacts to injury.

•Identify the differences between acute and chronic injuries.

•Identify different types of sports injuries.

•Perform an injury evaluation using the HOPS procedure

•Describe and demonstrate basic treatment procedures for sports injuries (RICES).

•Identify the basic procedures and supplies needed for athletic taping and wrapping.

SPECIFIC SPORTS INJURIES

•Describe and demonstrate the skeletal and muscular anatomical basis, preventive exercises, specific evaluative procedures, treatment techniques, and specific taping and wrapping procedures for the following:

1. FOOT/ANKLE/LOWER LEG INJURIES

2. KNEE/THIGH INJURIES

3. HIP AND THIGH

4. TRUNK INJURIES (Spine/Rib)

5. INTERNAL INJURIES (Abdominal/Thoracic)

6. SHOULDER INJURIES

7. ELBOW/WRIST/HAND INJURIES

8. NERVOUS SYSTEM

9. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

10. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

OTHER SPORTS MEDICINE TOPICS including Sports Psychology and Nutrition

EMPLOYABILITY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS/CAREERS

·  List and describe the various career options, including educational requirements in the sports medicine field.

·  List and describe the professional organizations and associations of various sports medical professions.

·  Demonstrate leadership abilities in the field of sports medicine through work with the Washington Vocational Sports Medicine Association.

·  Demonstrate how to write an effective resume.

·  Demonstrates composure and effective communication skills in a mock job interview.

·  List and describe the several issues relating to various sports medicine professions and how these issues impact each profession.

·  Develop a sports medicine portfolio that includes a resume, cover letter, a listing of school and sports. medicine experiences, self-reflections, and other items. This will be done within Google Classroom.

ADVANCED SPORTS MEDICINE

Students in Advanced Sports Medicine will set and individualized curriculum of study with help of Mr. Mahler. This will include the following:

·  Reviewing key parts of the curriculum

·  Helping teach and serving as a lab assistant

·  Additional field experiences

·  Case study preparation

·  Study for state competition

·  Other projects as cooperatively determined by the student and Mr. Mahler

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