PEDH 270 - Health Sciences to Coaching

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PEDH 220, certification in CPR and First Aid, and enrollment in Recreation and Sports Management program or permission of the instructor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course consists of selected principles of biology, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, psychology, and sociology related to the human growth and development of student athletes. Utilizing this information, the course will address issues related to aspects of athletic training, including but not limited to injury recognition, prevention, rehabilitation, conditioning, and legal issues. The course will also address first aid and care of injuries, CPR update, nutrition, physical fitness, and conditioning of our athletes.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The student will…

Develop an understanding of the psychology of sport.
Develop an understanding of the skeletal, nervous, and muscular systems and their relationship to athletic participation.
Understand fundamental concepts of physical conditioning.
Understand fundamental concepts of nutrition and diet relative to athletic participation.
Develop an understanding of fundamental concepts of physical fitness and sport conditioning.
Demonstrate proficiency in the bandaging and taping of athletic injuries.
Develop an understanding of therapeutic modalities relative to sports injuries.
Demonstrate proper First Aid techniques as outlined by the American Red Cross.
Demonstrate proper CPR techniques, including the use of the AED, as outlined by the American Red Cross.
Develop an understanding of pre-, in, and post game athletic care responsibilities.