HPE 285 - Advanced Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 4

Develops skills used in the field during athletic emergency or injury situations. Includes emergency first aid, CPR, heat and weather related sports considerations and injuries, rehabilitation techniques for return to play after common sport injuries, prevention of injuries through pre-season and in-season conditioning considerations and hydration.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of HPE 184; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)