Student Learning Outcomes

• Apply therapeutic modalities and how they affect athletic injury treatment.
• Identify various Southern California weather conditions and how they impact physical activity and athletic health.
• Assess spine injury and observe the importance of preventing further injury during spine boarding.
• Analyze the involvement of the elbow during throwing and how it predisposes young athletes to injury.
• Describe overhead throwing patterns after reviewing the text and video on proper throwing mechanics.
• Assess flexibility and understand injury predisposition.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the certified athletic trainer.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess lower leg injuries by watching and noting each others biomechanics during standing and walking.
• Students will demonstrate proficient skill in the various tape and wrap techniques.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of ankle injuries by participating in rehabilitation exercises and athletic taping.
• Students will be able to perform a basic injury evaluation.