I. Course Title: Assessment of Athletic Injuries I – The Extremities
II. Course Number: ATTR 323
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: ESHE 201 and cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Pre- or Corequisites: ESHE 390.
V. Course Description: Laboratory and clinical experiences in the recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries occurring to the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, ankle, shin, knee, thigh and hip.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. Students cannot receive credit for both ESHE 323 and ATTR 323.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
This course is designed to provide students with experience in both the didactic and psychomotor aspects of injury evaluation. Special emphasis is given to the decision-making processes involved with injury assessment. For each joint studied in this class students will review the anatomy and kinematics of the body part, will learn the signs and symptoms of common injuries, and special tests to confirm or rule out those injuries. In addition, students will learn how to measure joint motion using a goniometer, assess neurological integrity, and demonstrate necessary skills for the profession.
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
Students will be taught in a variety of situations including lecture, problem solving sessions and hands on experiences. Students work in groups to learn skills and will assess the skills of other class members.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Assessment measures may include one or more of the following:
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
Revised September, 2009
March, 2010
Revised 2012
March 01, 2021