Course Catalog - Applied Sports Studies

Applied Sports Studies

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit


Sports Medicine l (9-12) #5631

This course is for students interested in athletic training, physical therapy, or other related medical fields. It provides an opportunity for the study and application of sports medicine components, including concepts of sports injury, injury law, prevention, psychology, and nutrition. It also encompasses the recognition of injuries, initial injury evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries. It includes First Aid, CPR, and AED training as well as skin conditions in sports, blood borne pathogens, thermal injuries, and special medical concerns of the adolescent athlete.

PR: None

SEM: 1 CR: 1

 

Sports Medicine ll (10-12) #5633

Sports Medicine II is designed for students continuing in the student athletic trainer program. This course will provide the students with actual hands-on psychomotor skills development in the curriculum's specified areas. This course will involve outside-of-class time and required time working with athletes and athletic teams. Students must receive the approval of the Licensed Athletic Trainer supervising the athletic training staff. Sports Medicine II complements a studentโ€™s exercise and wellness or science program in preparing students for college health care profession courses.

PR: Sports Medicine l

SEM: 2 CR: 1

 

Team Sports Officiating (10-12) #5630

Students in Team Sport Officiating will learn the rules, communication, decision-making, and conflict management skills necessary for officiating team sports. They will be introduced to officiating mechanics based on UIL specifications, building a foundation for lifelong officiating. 

Through field experiences and simulated scenarios, students will apply rules and techniques in real-world settings. They will also focus on maintaining fitness, create a personal fitness plan, practice time management, adhere to the Sports Officials Code of Ethics, and understand legal responsibilities.

PR: None

SEM: 1 CR: 1